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Denver Broncos: Five candidates to win punt return job

By Graham Tiedtke

DENVER, CO - DECEMBER 30: Wide receiver River Cracraft #11 of the Denver Broncos comes up with a catch and first down under coverage by strong safety Jahleel Addae #37 of the Los Angeles Chargers in the second quarter of a game at Broncos Stadium at Mile High on December 30, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images)
DENVER, CO - DECEMBER 30: Wide receiver River Cracraft #11 of the Denver Broncos comes up with a catch and first down under coverage by strong safety Jahleel Addae #37 of the Los Angeles Chargers in the second quarter of a game at Broncos Stadium at Mile High on December 30, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images) /
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DENVER, CO – NOVEMBER 04: Devontae Booker #23 of the Denver Broncos carries the ball for a touchdown against the Houston Texans at Broncos Stadium at Mile High on November 4, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images) /

Devontae Booker, RB

Devontae Booker may need to do extra work to make the Denver Broncos roster.

With Phillip Lindsay and Royce Freeman as the 1-and-2 running backs (although head coach Vic Fangio says to not make much out of the initial depth chart *wink wink*), Booker is at the third spot at the position. That could change, with the team also having other guys at the position.

That means that Booker could see time at punt returner—or kick returner. It is important for players to contribute as much as they can and in whatever role(s) are asked of them.

Now, Booker is not listed as one of the top four punt returners on the team’s initial depth chart, but there is still plenty of time for that to happen. Will it? Obviously we will have to wait and see what happens.

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