Denver Broncos: Final 53-man roster predictions

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DENVER, CO – AUGUST 29: Tight end Troy Fumagalli #84 of the Denver Broncos is tackled after a catch by safety Deionte Thompson #35 and defensive back Nate Brooks #41 of the Arizona Cardinals during the second quarter of a preseason game at Broncos Stadium at Mile High on August 29, 2019 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images) /

Tight End

Noah Fant
Jeff Heuerman
Troy Fumagalli
Jake Butt (IR candidate)

Cuts: Moral Stephens, Orson Charles

Jake Butt is expected to be out for a month, maybe more after a recent knee procedure. I think the Broncos can afford to be flexible with his position but right now I feel like they’re going to carry him on the initial roster and IR him after that.

We’re at the point, though, where the Broncos can’t bend over backwards to try to make things work. They are obviously rooting for Butt, and Butt is working hard, but roster spots are precious. It wouldn’t shock me if he is placed on season-ending IR.

If he’s on the 53 first, it would give them the opportunity to bring back a player like Orson Charles, who could contribute at TE, FB, and on special teams.

Butt could then be re-evaluated in a couple of months.

I don’t know if we saw enough from Moral Stephens to think he could be a practice squad player.

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