Denver added Patrick Murtagh as their 17th practice squad signing, granting an international-exception at tight end. The move adds depth behind the Broncos’ TE room as Week 1 vs. Tennessee approaches.

Denver weighed options and clarified limits around the international pathway, with Murtagh joining Jeremy Crawshaw as the club’s second Australian. The team’s practice squad features a mix of QBs, WRs, OLs, LBs, and DBs, signaling an emphasis on depth and practice exposure rather than immediate roster impact.

Stidham exploded across two preseason games, surpassing 375 passing yards and four TDs, cementing his status as Denver's top backup to Bo Nix and signaling potential fantasy value as a late-round streamer if Nix misses time. Audric Estime struggled to maximize limited opportunities, while the knee injury to Blake Watson opened a path for other backs, putting the spotlight on Harvey and others to seize a roster spot. Denver’s 2025 draft class flashed, with Jahdae Barron, Caleb Lohner and Pat Bryant turning heads, and Courtney Jackson standing out among undrafted rookies as a versatile playmaker who could impact offense and special teams. The punter Crawshaw showed upside but consistency will determine his midseason role.

Overall, Denver’s preseason hinted at a robust young core and a deeper depth chart, especially at QB and in the receiver ranks, that could influence weekly fantasy decisions and roster-building in the fall.

Denver’s 91-man offseason roster faces a tight sprint to a 53-man limit, with five players on the roster bubble as preseason opens. Tyler Badie is the marquee name among the bubble backs, needing a bigger role to dislodge Jaleel McLaughlin or Blake Watson if Denver sticks with four running backs; a healthy return from a back injury raises his upside. Caleb Lohner, a seventh-rounder at tight end, must beat out Lucas Krull and Caden Prieskorn for a spot, or land on the practice squad. Joaquin Davis has flashed in camp and gets his live-game chance tonight, while Jordan Jackson and Reese Taylor must show they belong in a crowded DL and CB room. The chatter extends to Damarri Mathis, where Denver could swap theCB depth via a trade or cut, potentially opening a path for Taylor. Audric Estime remains in the mix, but the math around roster spots is anything but settled. The sequence after this week’s 49ers game is Cardinals, then Saints, crafting a small but meaningful window for fantasy managers to gauge Week 1 upside based on depth-chart shifts and injury luck.

The Denver Broncos are gearing up for their 2025 preseason, and it’s crucial for fans to know how to pronounce player names correctly. Rookie cornerback Jahdae Barron’s name is pronounced 'zha-DAY', while tight end Caleb Lohner is 'LOW-ner' and defensive lineman Sai'vion Jones is 'say-VEE-on'. Last year, running back Tyler Badie's surname raised eyebrows as he confirmed it’s pronounced 'bah-DAY'. This pronunciation guide is essential for fans to connect with the team and its players this season.