Denver Broncos: Comparing 2017 and 2018 Rosters

Denver Broncos: Comparing the 2017 and 2018 Rosters

By Ian Walsh | May 8, 2018

ENGLEWOOD, CO MARCH 16: John Elway, general manager and executive vice president of football operations of the Denver Broncos and head coach Vance Joseph present quarterback Case Keenum with his jersey with the no.4 on it during a press conference on March 16, 2018 at Dove Valley. Case Keenum agreed to terms on a two-year deal with the Denver Broncos. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post via Getty Images) /

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Defensive Line

Additions: Clinton McDonald, Lowell Lotulelei

Loses: None

Another easy position group to break down. With no major loses, the Broncos defensive line group can only improve. With established starters in Derek Wolfe and Domata Peko, only two questions surround the interior defensive line group.

First, what will happen with the Adam Gotsis situation? You can read more about Gotsis’ situation here. If the legal troubles surrounding Gotsis persist, he is a likely candidate to be released before the season starts.

The other question is, who will make the team? The Broncos typically carry 6 defensive linemen on their roster and will have some interesting training camp battles. Domata Peko should start at nose tackle again with Lowell Lotulelei and Kyle Peko battling it out for the backup job.

Clinton McDonald can also play nose tackle if needed but he is likely to be battling for a roster spot at defensive end with the likes of Shelby Harris, DeMarcus Walker, Zach Kerr and Adam Gotsis.

The Verdict: Improved

It is hard to get worse at a position if you add players without losing any.

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