On this episode of Altitude Advantage, Hall of Famer Steve Atwater, lead writer Aric DiLalla and digital content contributor Susanna Weir go position-by-position and discuss the members of the Broncos’ initial 53-man roster and 17-player practice squad ahead of the 2026 season.

Overview of the Broncos’ initial 53-man roster (0:00 - 4:46)

Quarterbacks (4:47 - 8:18) 

Running backs (8:19 - 11:59)

Wide receivers (12:00 - 13:49)

Tight ends (13:50 - 17:28)

Offensive line (17:29 - 19:33)

Defensive line (19:34 - 20:26) 

Outside linebackers (20:27 - 21:36)

Inside linebackers (21:37 - 27:23)

Defensive backs (27:24 - 28:40)

Special teams (28:41 - 29:17)

Big picture view of the roster and looking ahead to Week 1 (29:18 - 34:28)

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Listen in as Elisa Hernandez and Aric DiLalla provide an in-depth and entertaining look on an all-new podcast called "Altitude Advantage"! Altitude Advantage is an official Denver Broncos podcast and is part of the Broncos' official podcast network.

<p>Listen in as Elisa Hernandez and Aric DiLalla provide an in-depth and entertaining look on an all-new podcast called "Altitude Advantage"! Altitude Advantage is an official Denver Broncos podcast and is part of the Broncos' official podcast network.</p>

Altitude Advantage - Official Denver Broncos Podcast

Listen in as Elisa Hernandez and Aric DiLalla provide an in-depth and entertaining look on an all-new podcast called "Altitude Advantage"! "Altitude Advantage" is an official Denver Broncos podcast and is part of the Broncos' official podcast network.

<p>Listen in as Elisa Hernandez and Aric DiLalla provide an in-depth and entertaining look on an all-new podcast called "Altitude Advantage"! "Altitude Advantage" is an official Denver Broncos podcast and is part of the Broncos' official podcast network.</p>

Altitude Advantage: Diving into the Broncos’ initial 53-man roster, Denver’s approach as season opener draws closer

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