Meet the 53: The 2025 Broncos' initial active roster in photos

Denver Broncos linebacker Jonathon Cooper (0) runs off the line during the Broncos' preseason Week 3 game against the New Orleans Saints at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana on August 23, 2025. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos tight end Evan Engram (1) runs with the ball after a reception 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 Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos cornerback Pat Surtain II (2) warms up before 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 Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos placekicker Wil Lutz (3) prepares for a field goal during the Broncos' preseason Week 3 game against the New Orleans Saints at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana on August 23, 2025. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos wide receiver Trent Sherfield Sr. (5) makes a catch 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 Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos safety P.J. Locke (6) tackles New Orleans Saints quarterback Spencer Rattler (2) to stop the Saints on fourth down during the Broncos' preseason Week 3 game against the New Orleans Saints at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana on August 23, 2025. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos quarterback Jarrett Stidham (8) throws a pass 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 safety Talanoa Hufanga (9) 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 quarterback Bo Nix (10) drops back to pass during the Broncos' preseason Week 3 game against the New Orleans Saints at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana on August 23, 2025. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos wide receiver Troy Franklin (11) catches a pass in the end zone for his second touchdown 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 Gavin Liddell / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos cornerback Jahdae Barron (12) 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 wide receiver Pat Bryant (13) runs with the ball on a reception 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 Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton (14) celebrates a first down after a long reception during the Broncos' preseason Week 3 game against the New Orleans Saints at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana on August 23, 2025. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos linebacker Nik Bonitto (15) sacks San Francisco 49ers quarterback Mac Jones (10) 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 Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos punter Jeremy Crawshaw (16) punts the ball 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 Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos wide receiver Marvin Mims Jr. (19) runs with the ball 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 Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos cornerback Riley Moss (21) 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 safety Brandon Jones (22) 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 safety Devon Key (26) 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 running back J.K. Dobbins (27) smiles as he warms up before 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 running back Tyler Badie (28) runs with the ball during the Broncos' preseason Week 3 game against the New Orleans Saints at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana on August 23, 2025. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos cornerback Ja'Quan McMillian (29) tackles New Orleans Saints wide receiver Rashid Shaheed (22) during the Broncos' preseason Week 3 game against the New Orleans Saints at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana on August 23, 2025. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos cornerback Kris Abrams-Draine (31) defendsArizona Cardinals wide receiver Tejhaun Palmer (83) 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 Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos safety JL Skinner (34) during the Broncos' preseason Week 3 game against the New Orleans Saints at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana on August 23, 2025. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos running back RJ Harvey (37) runs with the ball 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 running back Jaleel McLaughlin (38) reacts after a big play 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 Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos linebacker Justin Strnad (40) celebrates after a tackle 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 Gavin Liddell / 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 linebacker Karene Reid (47) 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 long snapper Mitchell Fraboni (48) warms up before 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 Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos linebacker Alex Singleton (49) during the Broncos' preseason Week 3 game against the New Orleans Saints at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana on August 23, 2025. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos linebacker Que Robinson (51) 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 Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos linebacker Jonah Elliss (52) pressures San Francisco 49ers quarterback Carter Bradley (14) 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 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 Dre Greenlaw (57) warms up before the Broncos' preseason Week 3 game against the New Orleans Saints at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana on August 23, 2025. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos center Luke Wattenberg (60) waits to snap the ball at the line of scrimmage during the Broncos' preseason Week 3 game against the New Orleans Saints at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana on August 23, 2025. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos offensive tackle Alex Palczewski (63) 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 offensive tackle Mike McGlinchey (69) blocks 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 Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos offensive tackle Garett Bolles (72) blocks during the Broncos' preseason Week 3 game against the New Orleans Saints at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana on August 23, 2025. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos offensive tackle Frank Crum (73) blocks 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 Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos guard Ben Powers (74) blocks during the Broncos' preseason Week 3 game against the New Orleans Saints at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana on August 23, 2025. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos guard Quinn Meinerz (77) blocks during the Broncos' preseason Week 3 game against the New Orleans Saints at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana on August 23, 2025. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos offensive tackle Matt Peart (79) 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 tight end Adam Trautman (82) makes a catch during the Broncos' preseason Week 3 game against the New Orleans Saints at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana on August 23, 2025. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos tight end Lucas Krull (85) catches a touchdown pass 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 linebacker Dondrea Tillman (92) 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 Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos defensive tackle D.J. Jones (93) in action 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 Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos defensive tackle Jordan Jackson (94) 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 Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos defensive end Sai'vion Jones (95) 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 Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos defensive end Eyioma Uwazurike (96) 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 Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos defensive tackle Malcolm Roach (97) smiles during the Broncos' preseason Week 3 game against the New Orleans Saints at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana on August 23, 2025. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos defensive lineman John Franklin-Myers (98) reacts after a sack 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 lineman Zach Allen (99) in the tunnel for player introductions before 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