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Denver Broncos roster moves: What’s up next?

By Sayre Bedinger

GLENDALE, AZ - AUGUST 30: Offensive tackle Elijah Wilkinson #68 of the Denver Broncos on the bench during the preseason NFL game against the Arizona Cardinals at University of Phoenix Stadium on August 30, 2018 in Glendale, Arizona. The Broncos defeated the Cardinals 21-10. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
GLENDALE, AZ - AUGUST 30: Offensive tackle Elijah Wilkinson #68 of the Denver Broncos on the bench during the preseason NFL game against the Arizona Cardinals at University of Phoenix Stadium on August 30, 2018 in Glendale, Arizona. The Broncos defeated the Cardinals 21-10. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /
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DENVER, CO – AUGUST 18: Denver Broncos defensive players, including linebacker Brandon Marshall #54, linebacker Von Miller #58, defensive back Darian Stewart #26, and defensive tackle Domata Sr. Peko #94 of the Denver Broncos tackle running back Jordan Howard #24 of the Chicago Bears for a loss inside the Bears 5 yard line int he first quarter during an NFL preseason game at Broncos Stadium at Mile High on August 18, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images)
DENVER, CO – AUGUST 18: Denver Broncos defensive players, including linebacker Brandon Marshall #54, linebacker Von Miller #58, defensive back Darian Stewart #26, and defensive tackle Domata Sr. Peko #94 of the Denver Broncos tackle running back Jordan Howard #24 of the Chicago Bears for a loss inside the Bears 5 yard line int he first quarter during an NFL preseason game at Broncos Stadium at Mile High on August 18, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images) /

Linebacker

I’m of the (perhaps wrong) opinion that the Broncos could get by for a bit with three off-ball linebackers on the active roster.

It doesn’t feel like they’re going to go that route.

In all likelihood, the Broncos will keep four off-ball inside linebackers, and two of those players are going to have to play a critical role on special teams.

Brandon Marshall and Todd Davis are locked into spots, as is Josey Jewell.

Beyond those three, it’s anyone’s guess, but the three likeliest candidates are veteran Zaire Anderson, Joseph Jones, and rookie Alexander Johnson.

As far as making splash plays both defensively and on special teams, Johnson stood out the most.

The Broncos also went out of their way to acquire him and outbid other teams for his services.

It’s doubtful they did that to try and stash him on the practice squad.

My best guess here is that the Broncos find a way to roster Marshall, Davis, Jewell, and Johnson, with another player or two at this position going to the practice squad.

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