Denver Broncos: Training camp 53-man roster prediction

DENVER, CO - OCTOBER 01: Justin Simmons #31 of the Denver Broncos celebrates making an interception late in the fourth quarter against the Oakland Raiders at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on October 1, 2017 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images) /

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DENVER, CO – AUGUST 31: Defensive back Dymonte Thomas #35 of the Denver Broncos lines up against the Arizona Cardinals during a preseason NFL game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on August 31, 2017 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images) /

Safety

Roster count: Five (50 total)

Check out our full safety position preview here.

Darian Stewart
Justin Simmons
Will Parks
Su’a Cravens
Dymonte Thomas

This would mean the Broncos would be moving on from Jamal Carter, who played in all 16 games last year as a core special teams player, but here’s a key stat:

In 16 regular season games, Carter contributed to 77 defensive snaps.

In three regular season games, Dymonte Thomas contributed on 71 defensive snaps.

Though the team brought him up later in the season, Thomas is showing more progression as a contributor on defense and he can also add value on special teams.

I think he’s the team’s dark horse this season.

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