Meet the 53: The Broncos’ 2026 initial active roster in photos

Denver Broncos tight end Evan Engram (1) runs with the ball during the Broncos' Week 13 game against the Washington Commanders at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland on November 30, 2025. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos cornerback Pat Surtain II (2) warms up with a stiff-arm before the Broncos' Week 3 game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California on September 21, 2025. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos placekicker Wil Lutz (3) celebrates with Darren Rizzi after the Broncos' Divisional Round playoff game against the Buffalo Bills at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on January 17, 2026. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos quarterback Sam Ehlinger (4) throws a pass during the Broncos' preseason Week 1 game against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on August 14, 2026. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos wide receiver Lil'Jordan Humphrey (5) makes a catch during the Broncos' preseason Week 2 game against the Green Bay Packers at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on August 21, 2026. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos safety Tycen Anderson (6) waits for the play during the Broncos' preseason Week 2 game against the Green Bay Packers at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on August 21, 2026. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos quarterback Jarrett Stidham (8) throws a pass during the Broncos' preseason Week 1 game against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on August 14, 2026. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos safety Talanoa Hufanga (9) walks through the tunnel during player and team introductions before the Broncos' Week 15 game against the Green Bay Packers at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on December 14, 2025. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix (10) celebrates after a touchdown during the Broncos' Divisional Round playoff game against the Buffalo Bills at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on January 17, 2026. Photo by Gavin Liddell / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos wide receiver Troy Franklin (11) celebrates his touchdown reception during the Broncos' Week 8 game against the Dallas Cowboys at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on October 26, 2025. Photo by Adam Bratten / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos running back RJ Harvey (12) runs with the ball during the Broncos' Week 14 game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada on December 7, 2025. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos wide receiver Pat Bryant (13) catches a touchdown pass during the Broncos' Week 8 game against the Dallas Cowboys at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on October 26, 2025. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton (14) catches a touchdown pass during the Broncos' Week 15 game against the Green Bay Packers at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on December 14, 2025. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos linebacker Nik Bonitto (15) celebrates after a strip sack during the Broncos' Week 18 game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on January 4, 2026. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos punter Jeremy Crawshaw (16) punts 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 21, 2026. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (17) runs with the ball on a reception during the Broncos' preseason Week 2 game against the Green Bay Packers at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on August 21, 2026. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos wide receiver Marvin Mims Jr. (19) runs out of the tunnel before the Broncos' preseason Week 2 game against the Green Bay Packers at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on August 21, 2026. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos running back Jonah Coleman (20) 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 21, 2026. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos cornerback Riley Moss (21) celebrates after an interception during the Broncos' Week 15 game against the Green Bay Packers at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on December 14, 2025. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos safety Brandon Jones (22) celebrates after a fumble recovery during the Broncos' Week 1 game against the Tennessee Titans at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on September 7, 2025. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos cornerback Jahdae Barron (23) runs with the ball as he returns an interception for a touchdown during the Broncos' preseason Week 1 game against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on August 14, 2026. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Fireworks go off behind Denver Broncos safety Devon Key (26) before the Broncos' Week 13 game against the Washington Commanders at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland on November 30, 2025. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos running back J.K. Dobbins (27) runs with the ball during the Broncos' Week 8 game against the Dallas Cowboys at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on October 26, 2025. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos running back Tyler Badie (28) runs with the ball during the Broncos' Week 2 game against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana on September 14, 2025. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos cornerback Ja'Quan McMillian (29) celebrates during the AFC Championship Game between the Denver Broncos and New England Patriots at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on January 25, 2026. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos cornerback Kris Abrams-Draine (31) during the Broncos' Week 10 game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on November 6, 2025. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos safety JL Skinner (34) blocks a punt by Las Vegas Raiders punter AJ Cole (6) during the Broncos' Week 10 game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on November 6, 2025. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos linebacker Justin Strnad (40) runs after intercepting a pass during the Broncos' Week 7 game against the New York Giants at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on October 19, 2025. Photo by Gavin Liddell / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos tight end Nate Adkins (45) reacts as he scores a touchdown during the Broncos' Week 6 game against the New York Jets at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, England on October 12, 2025. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos linebacker Karene Reid (47) during the Broncos' preseason Week 1 game against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on August 14, 2026. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos linebacker Alex Singleton (49) celebrates after a play during the Broncos' Week 15 game against the Green Bay Packers at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on December 14, 2025. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos linebacker Que Robinson (51) sacks Green Bay Packers quarterback Kyle McCord (18) during the Broncos' preseason Week 2 game against the Green Bay Packers at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on August 21, 2026. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos linebacker Jonah Elliss (52) causes Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Derius Davis (12) to fumble the ball during the Broncos' Week 3 game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California on September 21, 2025. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos center Alex Forsyth (54) during the Broncos' preseason Week 2 game against the Arizona Cardinals at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on August 16, 2025. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos linebacker Jordan Turner (55) walks in the tunnel for team introductions before the Broncos' Week 11 game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on November 16, 2025. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos center Luke Wattenberg (60) points before snapping the ball during the Broncos' Week 4 game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on September 29, 2025. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos guard Alex Palczewski (63) walks out of the tunnel before the Broncos' Week 15 game against the Green Bay Packers at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on December 14, 2025. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos offensive tackle Mike McGlinchey (69) celebrates a touchdown during the Broncos' Week 4 game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on September 29, 2025. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos offensive tackle Garett Bolles (72) during the Broncos' Week 7 game against the New York Giants at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on October 19, 2025. Photo by Gavin Liddell / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos guard Ben Powers (74) before the Broncos' Week 16 game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on December 21, 2025. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos offensive guard Quinn Meinerz (77) in his stance prior to the snap during the Broncos' Week 1 game against the Tennessee Titans at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on September 7, 2025. Photo by Gavin Liddell / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos offensive tackle Kage Casey (78) blocks during the Broncos' preseason Week 2 game against the Green Bay Packers at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on August 21, 2026. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos offensive tackle Matt Peart (79) during the Broncos' preseason Week 1 game against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on August 14, 2026. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos tight end Adam Trautman (82) warms up before the Broncos' Week 2 game against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana on September 14, 2025. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos tight end Dallen Bentley (89) blocks during the Broncos' preseason Week 3 game against the Minnesota Vikings at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on August 28, 2026. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos linebacker Dondrea Tillman (92) runs with the ball after an interception during the Broncos' Week 10 game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on November 6, 2025. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos defensive tackle D.J. Jones (93) in action during the Broncos' Week 7 game against the New York Giants at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on October 19, 2025. Photo by Gavin Liddell / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos defensive tackle Jordan Jackson (94) after the Broncos' Week 18 game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on January 4, 2026. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos defensive end Sai'vion Jones (95) reacts after a fumble recovery during the Broncos' preseason Week 1 game against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California on August 9, 2025. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos defensive end Eyioma Uwazurike (96) reacts after a play during the Broncos' Week 10 game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on November 6, 2025. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos defensive tackle Malcolm Roach (97) celebrates a tackle during the Broncos' Week 16 game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on December 21, 2025. Photo by Gavin Liddell / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos defensive tackle Tyler Onyedim (98) gets past Atlanta Falcons guard Corey Levin (62) during the Broncos' preseason Week 1 game against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on August 14, 2026. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos defensive end Zach Allen (99) reacts after a play during the Broncos' Week 9 game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas on November 2, 2025. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos