Meet the 53: The 2024 Broncos' initial active roster in photos

Denver Broncos linebacker Jonathon Cooper (0) before the Broncos' preseason Week 2 game against the Green Bay Packers at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on August 18, 2024. Photo by Rachel O'Driscoll / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos cornerback Tremon Smith (1) during the Broncos' preseason Week 1 game against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana on August 11, 2024. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos cornerback Pat Surtain II (2) during the Broncos' preseason Week 2 game against the Green Bay Packers at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on August 18, 2024. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos placekicker Wil Lutz (3) kicks a field goal while punter Riley Dixon (9) holds during the Broncos' preseason Week 1 game against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana on August 11, 2024. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos quarterback Zach Wilson (4) throws a pass during the Broncos' preseason Week 3 game against the Arizona Cardinals at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on August 25, 2024. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos linebacker Baron Browning (5) during the Broncos' preseason Week 1 game against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana on August 11, 2024. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos safety P.J. Locke (6) before the Broncos' preseason Week 2 game against the Green Bay Packers at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on August 18, 2024. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos quarterback Jarrett Stidham (8) celebrates his touchdown run during the Broncos' preseason Week 2 game against the Green Bay Packers at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on August 18, 2024. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos punter Riley Dixon (9) punts during the Broncos' preseason Week 3 game against the Arizona Cardinals at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on August 25, 2024. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix (10) runs with the ball and looks to pass during the Broncos' preseason Week 2 game against the Green Bay Packers at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on August 18, 2024. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos wide receiver Josh Reynolds (11) runs a route during the Broncos' preseason Week 2 game against the Green Bay Packers at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on August 18, 2024. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton (14) during the Broncos' preseason Week 1 game against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana on August 11, 2024. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos wide receiver Troy Franklin (16) carries the ball during the Broncos' preseason Week 3 game against the Arizona Cardinals at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on August 25, 2024. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos wide receiver Marvin Mims Jr. (19) scores a touchdown during the Broncos' preseason Week 1 game against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana on August 11, 2024. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos cornerback Riley Moss (21) during the Broncos' preseason Week 1 game against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana on August 11, 2024. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos safety Brandon Jones (22) warms up before the Broncos' preseason Week 3 game against the Arizona Cardinals at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on August 25, 2024. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos defensive back Devon Key (26) during the Broncos' preseason Week 1 game against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana on August 11, 2024. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos cornerback Ja'Quan McMillian (29) during the Broncos' preseason Week 2 game against the Green Bay Packers at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on August 18, 2024. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos cornerback Kris Abrams-Draine (31) during the Broncos' preseason Week 2 game against the Green Bay Packers at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on August 18, 2024. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos running back Javonte Williams (33) carries the ball during the Broncos' preseason Week 1 game against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana on August 11, 2024. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos safety JL Skinner (34) breaks up a pass to Green Bay Packers wide receiver Grant DuBose (86) during the Broncos' preseason Week 2 game against the Green Bay Packers at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on August 18, 2024. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos running back Audric Estime (37) carries the ball during the Broncos' preseason Week 3 game against the Arizona Cardinals at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on August 25, 2024. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos running back Jaleel McLaughlin (38) runs with the ball during the Broncos' preseason Week 2 game against the Green Bay Packers at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on August 18, 2024. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos cornerback Levi Wallace (39) during the Broncos' preseason Week 3 game against the Arizona Cardinals at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on August 25, 2024. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos linebacker Justin Strnad (40) during the Broncos' preseason Week 3 game against the Arizona Cardinals at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on August 25, 2024. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos linebacker Nik Bonitto (42) during the Broncos' preseason Week 3 game against the Arizona Cardinals at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on August 25, 2024. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos safety Keidron Smith (43) returns an interception during the Broncos' preseason Week 2 game against the Green Bay Packers at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on August 18, 2024. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos running back Blake Watson (43) carries the ball during the Broncos' preseason Week 3 game against the Arizona Cardinals at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on August 25, 2024. Photo by Rachel O'Driscoll / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos tight end Nate Adkins (45) reacts after catching a touchdown pass during the Broncos' preseason Week 3 game against the Arizona Cardinals at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on August 25, 2024. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos long snapper Mitchell Fraboni (48) celebrates with Chris Banjo after a play during the Broncos' preseason Week 3 game against the Arizona Cardinals at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on August 25, 2024. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos linebacker Alex Singleton (49) reacts after a play during the Broncos' preseason Week 2 game against the Green Bay Packers at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on August 18, 2024. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos linebacker Jonah Elliss (52) during the Broncos' preseason Week 2 game against the Green Bay Packers at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on August 18, 2024. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos center Alex Forsyth (54) takes the field before the Broncos' preseason Week 2 game against the Green Bay Packers at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on August 18, 2024. Photo by Rachel O'Driscoll / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos linebacker Cody Barton (55) during the Broncos' preseason Week 2 game against the Green Bay Packers at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on August 18, 2024. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos linebacker Levelle Bailey (56) signals for fourth down during the Broncos' preseason Week 2 game against the Green Bay Packers at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on August 18, 2024. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos center Luke Wattenberg (60) prepares for the snap during the Broncos' preseason Week 2 game against the Green Bay Packers at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on August 18, 2024. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos offensive tackle Alex Palczewski (63) blocks during the Broncos' preseason Week 2 game against the Green Bay Packers at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on August 18, 2024. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos offensive tackle Mike McGlinchey (69) blocks against Indianapolis Colts defensive end Dayo Odeyingbo (54) during the Broncos' preseason Week 1 game against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana on August 11, 2024. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos offensive tackle Garett Bolles (72) during the Broncos' preseason Week 2 game against the Green Bay Packers at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on August 18, 2024. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos offensive tackle Frank Crum (73) blocks during the Broncos' preseason Week 2 game against the Green Bay Packers at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on August 18, 2024. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos guard Ben Powers (74) during the Broncos' preseason Week 1 game against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana on August 11, 2024. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos offensive lineman Quinn Meinerz (77) during the Broncos' preseason Week 1 game against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana on August 11, 2024. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos offensive tackle Matt Peart (79) in action during the Broncos' preseason Week 3 game against the Arizona Cardinals at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on August 25, 2024. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos tight end Greg Dulcich (80) during the Broncos' preseason Week 2 game against the Green Bay Packers at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on August 18, 2024. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos wide receiver Devaughn Vele (81) carries the ball during the Broncos' preseason Week 3 game against the Arizona Cardinals at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on August 25, 2024. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos tight end Adam Trautman (82) smiles on the sideline during the Broncos' preseason Week 2 game against the Green Bay Packers at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on August 18, 2024. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos tight end Lucas Krull (85) runs with the ball on a play nullified by penalty during the Broncos' preseason Week 2 game against the Green Bay Packers at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on August 18, 2024. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos defensive tackle D.J. Jones (93) readies for the snap during the Broncos' preseason Week 2 game against the Green Bay Packers at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on August 18, 2024. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos defensive tackle Jordan Jackson (94) celebrates after a sack during the Broncos' preseason Week 3 game against the Arizona Cardinals at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on August 25, 2024. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos defensive end Eyioma Uwazurike (96) tries to get past Arizona Cardinals offensive tackle Elijah Wilkinson (65) during the Broncos' preseason Week 3 game against the Arizona Cardinals at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on August 25, 2024. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos defensive tackle Malcolm Roach (97) works against Indianapolis Colts guard Dalton Tucker (68) during the Broncos' preseason Week 1 game against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana on August 11, 2024. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos defensive end John Franklin-Myers (98) during the Broncos' preseason Week 2 game against the Green Bay Packers at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on August 18, 2024. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos defensive end Zach Allen (99) sacks Green Bay Packers quarterback Sean Clifford (6) during the Broncos' preseason Week 2 game against the Green Bay Packers at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on August 18, 2024. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos