Denver waived Kristian Williams from injured reserve with an injury settlement after a spring audition in which the Missouri product logged two tackles and a pass breakup in the preseason. Williams’ leadership on the Missouri line and his veteran-like drive were highlighted by scouts, but the Broncos kept six defensive linemen on the 53-man roster (Allen, Franklin-Myers, Jones, Jones, Uwazurike, Jackson) even as Williams moves on. In Week 1, Zach Allen stood out with a sack and multiple QB hits, reinforcing the DL’s high-impact potential and setting up an open path for depth pieces to step in when called upon.