Meet the 53: The 2021 Broncos' initial active roster in photos (2024)

Here are the 53 players on the Broncos' initial active roster, from KJ Hamler to Mike Purcell.

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1 WR KJ Hamler

Denver Broncos wide receiver KJ Hamler (1) during the NFL preseason game against the Minnesota Vikings on Saturday, August 14, 2021 at US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota.Photo by Marilyn Indahl

Photo by Marilyn Indahl

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2 CB Pat Surtain II

Denver Broncos cornerback Pat Surtain II (2) during the NFL preseason game against the Los Angeles Rams on Saturday, August 28, 2021 at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado.Photo by Gabriel Christus

Photo by Gabriel Christus

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3 QB Drew Lock

Denver Broncos quarterback Drew Lock during the NFL preseason game against the Minnesota Vikings on Saturday, August 14, 2021 at US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota.Photo by Marilyn Indahl

Photo by Marilyn Indahl

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5 QB Teddy Bridgewater

Denver Broncos quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (5) drops back to pass during the NFL preseason game against the Seattle Seahawks on Saturday, August 21, 2021 at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington.Photo by Gabriel Christus

Photo by Gabriel Christus/Gabriel Christus

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6 P Sam Martin

Denver Broncos punter Sam Martin (6) during the NFL preseason game against the Los Angeles Rams on Saturday, August 28, 2021 at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado.Photo by Gabriel Christus

Photo by Gabriel Christus

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8 K Brandon McManus

Denver Broncos placekicker Brandon McManus (8) and punter Sam Martin (6) kick a field goal during the NFL preseason game against the Los Angeles Rams on Saturday, August 28, 2021 at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado.Photo by Gabriel Christus

Photo by Gabriel Christus

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10 WR Jerry Jeudy

Denver Broncos wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (10) during the NFL preseason game against the Los Angeles Rams on Saturday, August 28, 2021 at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado.Photo by Gabriel Christus

Photo by Gabriel Christus

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11 WR Diontae Spencer

Denver Broncos wide receiver Diontae Spencer (11) during the NFL preseason game against the Seattle Seahawks on Saturday, August 21, 2021 at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington.Photo by Tom Hauck

Photo by Tom Hauck/Tom Hauck 2021

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13 CB Michael Ojemudia

Michael Ojemudia during practice on the 15th day of training camp at UCHealth Training Center on August 17, 2021. (Photo by Ben Swanson)

Photo credit: Ben Swanson/DenverBroncos.com

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14 WR Courtland Sutton

Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton (14) during the NFL preseason game against the Los Angeles Rams on Saturday, August 28, 2021 at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado.Photo by Gabriel Christus

Photo by Gabriel Christus

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21 CB Ronald Darby

Denver Broncos cornerback Ronald Darby (21) during the NFL preseason game against the Los Angeles Rams on Saturday, August 28, 2021 at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado.Photo by Gabriel Christus

Photo by Gabriel Christus

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22 S Kareem Jackson

Denver Broncos safety Kareem Jackson (22) during the NFL preseason game against the Los Angeles Rams on Saturday, August 28, 2021 at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado.Photo by Gabriel Christus

Photo by Gabriel Christus

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23 CB Kyle Fuller

Denver Broncos cornerback Kyle Fuller (23) during the NFL preseason game against the Seattle Seahawks on Saturday, August 21, 2021 at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington.Photo by Gabriel Christus

Photo by Gabriel Christus/Gabriel Christus

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25 RB Melvin Gordon III

Denver Broncos running back Melvin Gordon III (25) during the NFL preseason game against the Los Angeles Rams on Saturday, August 28, 2021 at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado.Photo by Gabriel Christus

Photo by Gabriel Christus

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26 RB Mike Boone

Mike Boone during practice at UCHealth Training Center on August 25, 2021. (Photo by Ben Swanson)

Photo credit: Ben Swanson/DenverBroncos.com

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28 RB Royce Freeman

Denver Broncos running back Royce Freeman (28) during the NFL preseason game against the Seattle Seahawks on Saturday, August 21, 2021 at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington.Photo by Tom Hauck

Photo by Tom Hauck/Tom Hauck 2021

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29 CB Bryce Callahan

Bryce Callahan during practice at UCHealth Training Center on August 25, 2021. (Photo by Ben Swanson)

Photo credit: Ben Swanson/DenverBroncos.com

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30 S Caden Sterns

Denver Broncos free safety Caden Sterns (30) during the NFL preseason game against the Minnesota Vikings on Saturday, August 14, 2021 at US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota.Photo by Marilyn Indahl

Photo by Marilyn Indahl

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31 S Justin Simmons

Justin Simmons during practice on the 14th day of training camp at UCHealth Training Center on August 16, 2021. (Photo by Ben Swanson)

Photo credit: Ben Swanson/DenverBroncos.com

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33 RB Javonte Williams

Denver Broncos running back Javonte Williams (#33) during the NFL preseason game against the Minnesota Vikings on Saturday, August 14, 2021 at US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota.Photo by Marilyn Indahl

Photo by Marilyn Indahl

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35 CB Kary Vincent Jr.

Denver Broncos cornerback Kary Vincent Jr. (35) during the NFL preseason game against the Minnesota Vikings on Saturday, August 14, 2021 at US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota.Photo by Gabriel Christus

Photo by Gabriel Christus/Gabriel Christus

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37 S P.J. Locke

Denver Broncos safety P.J. Locke (37) during the NFL preseason game against the Minnesota Vikings on Saturday, August 14, 2021 at US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota.Photo by Gabriel Christus

Photo by Gabriel Christus/Gabriel Christus

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40 ILB Justin Strnad

Denver Broncos linebacker Justin Strnad (40) during the NFL preseason game against the Los Angeles Rams on Saturday, August 28, 2021 at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado.Photo by Gabriel Christus

Photo by Gabriel Christus

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41 S Jamar Johnson

Denver Broncos safety Jamar Johnson (41) during the NFL preseason game against the Seattle Seahawks on Saturday, August 21, 2021 at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington.Photo by Tom Hauck

Photo by Tom Hauck/Tom Hauck 2021

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45 ILB Alexander Johnson

Denver Broncos linebacker Alexander Johnson (45) tackles during the NFL preseason game against the Los Angeles Rams on Saturday, August 28, 2021 at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado.Photo by Gabriel Christus

Photo by Gabriel Christus

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46 LS Jacob Bobenmoyer

Jacob Bobenmoyer during practice on the sixth day of training camp at UCHealth Training Center on August 3, 2021. (Photo by Ben Swanson)

Photo credit: Ben Swanson/DenverBroncos.com

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47 ILB Josey Jewell

Denver Broncos linebacker Josey Jewell (47) during the NFL preseason game against the Los Angeles Rams on Saturday, August 28, 2021 at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado.Photo by Gabriel Christus

Photo by Gabriel Christus

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50 LB Jonas Griffith

San Francisco 49ers linebacker Jonas Griffith (53) during a NFL preseason football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Saturday, Aug. 22, 2021 in Inglewood, Calif. The 49ers defeated the Chargers 15-10. (John McGillen via AP)

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52 G Netane Muti

Netane Muti during the Broncos' 30-3 preseason Week 2 win over the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington on August 21, 2021. (Photo by Ben Swanson)

Photo credit: Ben Swanson/DenverBroncos.com

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53 OLB Jonathon Cooper

Denver Broncos linebacker Jonathon Cooper (53) during the NFL preseason game against the Los Angeles Rams on Saturday, August 28, 2021 at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado.Photo by Gabriel Christus

Photo by Gabriel Christus

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55 OLB Bradley Chubb

Denver Broncos linebacker Bradley Chubb (55) during the NFL preseason game against the Los Angeles Rams on Saturday, August 28, 2021 at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado.Photo by Gabriel Christus

Photo by Gabriel Christus

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56 LB Baron Browning

Baron Browning before the Broncos' 30-3 preseason Week 2 win over the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington on August 21, 2021. (Photo by Ben Swanson)

Photo credit: Ben Swanson/DenverBroncos.com

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58 OLB Von Miller

Denver Broncos linebacker Von Miller (58) during the NFL preseason game against the Los Angeles Rams on Saturday, August 28, 2021 at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado.Photo by Gabriel Christus

Photo by Gabriel Christus

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59 OLB Malik Reed

Denver Broncos linebacker Malik Reed (59) during the NFL preseason game against the Seattle Seahawks on Saturday, August 21, 2021 at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington.Photo by Gabriel Christus

Photo by Gabriel Christus/Gabriel Christus

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61 G Graham Glasgow

Graham Glasgow during practice at UCHealth Training Center on August 25, 2021. (Photo by Ben Swanson)

Photo credit: Ben Swanson/DenverBroncos.com

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66 G Dalton Risner

Denver Broncos guard Dalton Risner (66) recovers a fumble for a touchdown during the NFL preseason game against the Seattle Seahawks on Saturday, August 21, 2021 at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington.Photo by Gabriel Christus

Photo by Gabriel Christus/Gabriel Christus

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70 T Bobby Massie

Denver Broncos offensive tackle Bobby Massie (70) during the NFL preseason game against the Minnesota Vikings on Saturday, August 14, 2021 at US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota.Photo by Gabriel Christus

Photo by Gabriel Christus/Gabriel Christus

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72 T Garett Bolles

Garett Bolles during practice on the third day of training camp at UCHealth Training Center on July 30, 2021. (Photo by Ben Swanson)

Photo credit: Ben Swanson/DenverBroncos.com

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76 T Calvin Anderson

Denver Broncos offensive tackle Calvin Anderson (76) during the NFL preseason game against the Seattle Seahawks on Saturday, August 21, 2021 at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington.Photo by Gabriel Christus

Photo by Gabriel Christus/Gabriel Christus

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77 OL Quinn Meinerz

Denver Broncos offensive lineman Quinn Meinerz (77) during the NFL preseason game against the Los Angeles Rams on Saturday, August 28, 2021 at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado.Photo by Gabriel Christus

Photo by Gabriel Christus

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79 C Lloyd Cushenberry III

Denver Broncos center Lloyd Cushenberry III (79) during the NFL preseason game against the Seattle Seahawks on Saturday, August 21, 2021 at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington.Photo by Gabriel Christus

Photo by Gabriel Christus/Gabriel Christus

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81 WR Tim Patrick

Denver Broncos wide receiver Tim Patrick (81) during the NFL preseason game against the Los Angeles Rams on Saturday, August 28, 2021 at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado.Photo by Gabriel Christus

Photo by Gabriel Christus

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82 TE Eric Saubert

Denver Broncos tight end Eric Saubert (82) during the NFL preseason game against the Minnesota Vikings on Saturday, August 14, 2021 at US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota.Photo by Gabriel Christus

Photo by Gabriel Christus/Gabriel Christus

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83 TE Andrew Beck

Andrew Beck during practice on Thursday, August 26, 2021 at UCHealth Training Center in Denver, Colorado.Photo by Gabriel Christus

Photo by Gabriel Christus

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85 TE Albert Okwuegbunam

Denver Broncos tight end Albert Okwuegbunam (85) before the NFL preseason game against the Seattle Seahawks on Saturday, August 21, 2021 at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington.Photo by Gabriel Christus

Photo by Gabriel Christus/Gabriel Christus

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87 TE Noah Fant

Noah Fant during Training Camp on Tuesday, August 17, 2021 at UCHealth Training Center in Englewood, Colorado.Photo by Gabriel Christus

Photo by Gabriel Christus/Gabriel Christus

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90 DL DeShawn Williams

Denver Broncos defensive lineman DeShawn Williams (90) and defensive lineman Shamar Stephen (99) during the NFL preseason game against the Los Angeles Rams on Saturday, August 28, 2021 at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado.Photo by Gabriel Christus

Photo by Gabriel Christus

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91 OLB Andre Mintze

Denver Broncos linebacker Andre Mintze (91) during the NFL preseason game against the Los Angeles Rams on Saturday, August 28, 2021 at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado.Photo by Gabriel Christus

Photo by Gabriel Christus

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92 DL Jonathan Harris

Denver Broncos defensive lineman Jonathan Harris (92) during the NFL preseason game against the Minnesota Vikings on Saturday, August 14, 2021 at US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota.Photo by Gabriel Christus

Photo by Gabriel Christus/Gabriel Christus

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93 DE Dre'Mont Jones

Dre'Mont Jones during practice on the 11th day of training camp at UCHealth Training Center on August 10, 2021. (Photo by Ben Swanson)

Photo credit: Ben Swanson/DenverBroncos.com

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95 DL McTelvin Agim

Denver Broncos defensive lineman McTelvin Agim (95) during the NFL preseason game against the Los Angeles Rams on Saturday, August 28, 2021 at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado.Photo by Gabriel Christus

Photo by Gabriel Christus

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96 DE Shelby Harris

Denver Broncos defensive end Shelby Harris (96) during the NFL preseason game against the Los Angeles Rams on Saturday, August 28, 2021 at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado.Photo by Gabriel Christus

Photo by Gabriel Christus

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98 NT Mike Purcell

Denver Broncos nose tackle Mike Purcell (98) during the NFL preseason game against the Los Angeles Rams on Saturday, August 28, 2021 at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado.Photo by Gabriel Christus

Photo by Gabriel Christus

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