Tyler Badie

"We interrupt all this preseason fun to remind you that the Broncos roster will need to be trimmed to 53 no later than 4:00pm MT, Sunday, August 30. That means that today is the last Monday that dozens of players will ever clock into work for the Denver Broncos.Sure, there is one last preseason game in Denver against Minnesota, but this game is just as disposable as every other last preseason game that has come before it. It has always amazed me that by the time the game re-airs on NFL Network, the vast majority playing in the finale will already be out on the street. This year will likely be no different with cuts due less than 48-hours after the preseason comes to a close.The drama on cut down day in Denver will come on the offensive side of the ball, with decisions at running back, wide receiver, and tight end. At running back, J.K. Dobbins, Jonah Coleman, and R.J. Harvey will surely make it, leaving Jaleel McLaughlin, Tyler Badie, and Cody Schrader vying for the final spot. I would like there to be more intrigue regarding the likely 5 wide receiver spots with Waddle, Sutton, Mims, Bryant, and Troy Franklin, but it’s doubtful that one will be whacked in favor of Lil’Jordan Humphrey, Kobe Katsis, Dane Key, Joseph Manjack, Kyrese Rowan, Kyre Duplessis, or Hakeem Butler. At tight end, Evan Engram, Justin Joly, Lucas Krull, Adam Trautman, Dallen Brentley and the injured Caleb Lohner are fighting for likely 4 spots. Expect the names you know to be the names that make it. Sorry Caleb.Will a player or players be traded before the cut deadline? With the Broncos returning so many of their players from 2025, there is a good chance that George Paton strikes a pre-deadline deal like he did in 2023 when he sent Albert Okwuegbunam (and a 7th rounder) to the Eagles for a 6th round pick. So, stay tuned if you are a fan of late round pick exchanges.With less than a week of the preseason left to play, players that aren’t locks for the 53-man roster are doing everything they can to stick around, either on the practice squad or possibly catching on with another club after cuts. Who will make it and whose NFL dream will come to an end? The NFL Grim Reaper comes for every player eventually. Just who will he come for this Sunday and who will he let stay?"

"Things were looking up for the Broncos after their preseason opening victory over the Atlanta Falcons. All three phases of the team played well, and they handled the Falcons on the road despite missing several key starters. However, in Week 2, they would be getting back quarterback Bo Nix and star receiver Jaylen Waddle, and expectations were high in Broncos Country. While Nix and Waddle impressed early on, the rest of the team did not.The Broncos would lose 33-13 to the Packers in a game where they were dominated in all three phases of the game. A disappointing effort by the team that saw their lengthy preseason winning streak come to an end.I did this last week, and I will do it again this week. I am going to go through the Broncos’ entire 90-man roster by positional group and tell you if I believe a player’s stock is rising, falling, or remains unchanged, and give you my thoughts on their future with the team. We have one preseason game left and are a week away from roster cuts being made, so things are getting real for players on the roster bubble.QuarterbackBo Nix - Stock up: Nix was back on the field and looked just like the player we saw vs. the Bills in the playoffs. He looked confident, poised, made big plays, and most importantly, he looked healthy. He was moving around well, had a big play to Jaylen Waddle, and later threw an absolute dime to RJ Harvey for a touchdown. I saw everything I needed and still believe Nix is on the verge of a big season.Jarrett Stidham - Stock down: What was that? After a good showing vs. the Falcons, backup Jarrett Stidham had a rough outing vs. the Packers that included an ugly interception during a two-minute drill. Stiddy stared down tight end Lucas Krull down the seam, and a Packers defender jumped the route. He was lucky it didn’t end up as a pick-6. Did this impact his QB2 status? I don’t know, but it certainly was not a good showing for the veteran backup.Sam Ehlinger - Unchanged: He was the third quarterback to come in behind Nix and Stidham and did not see action until the 4th quarter. Not a great sign for him, considering he is apparently competing for the QB2 job. He only had two pass attempts, and his offensive line made it impossible for him to accomplish much of anything. We’ll see what happens in the preseason finale next week.Running BackJK Dobbins - Unchanged: The veteran back did not play, as expected, and will be your starting running back come Week 1.RJ Harvey - Stock up: Harvey looked decent as a runner, but he is going to make his impact in the passing game. He ran a wheel route down the sideline and caught a dime from quarterback Bo Nix for a touchdown. Harvey could be filling the Kamara/pass catcher role in this offense and could easily catch 50 or 60 passes this season and be an impact player.Jonah Coleman - Stock up: His stats aren’t anything to write home about, but how the Broncos are using him, or their lack of using him, is a great sign for the rookie running back. He played a total of 8 snaps, and I believe just one series (with Nix and the starters) before he was pulled from the game. The Broncos believe they don’t need to see him during the preseason shows how confident they are in his skill set.Jaleel McLaughlin - Stock down: He wasn’t bad, but the writing seems to be on the wall for the former undrafted free agent. He’s behind Harvey and Coleman on the depth chart and is unlikely to make the 53-man roster. He could be a practice squad guy, but we’ll see. I wouldn’t be surprised if he’s playing for another team this upcoming season.Tyler Badie - Stock down: He’s in the same boat as McLaughlin. Unlikely to make the 53-man roster and is looking at a possible practice squad role. He was active ahead of McLaughlin a lot last season, so his odds of making the practice squad could be higher, but we’ll see.Cody Schrader - Unchanged: He’s a back of the depth chart player who eats some snaps late in a preseason game.Adam Prentice - Stock up: Davis Webb must like the fullback dive play because it has been called three times in two preseason games. Prentice will have a role on this team as a lead blocker, special teams player, and apparently, a short-yardage specialist.Wide ReceiverJaylen Waddle - Stock up: I saw everything I needed to see from Waddle in the preseason. He caught a wide-open pass in the middle of the field (great route running) and used his speed to gain some YAC. Loved it.Courtland Sutton - Stock up: He nearly made another spectacular catch on the sideline (He did, but the refs were being annoying last night) and looks to be the same big-play receiver we have seen throughout his career with the Broncos.Pat Bryant - Stock up: He did not make any plays, but he started alongside Sutton and Waddle and never left the field. He is the clear WR3 and has really elevated his stock this summer. I expected this to happen, and I am excited that it did.Marvin Mims - Unchanged: He didn’t play and is still coming back from an injury he suffered during training camp. He did dress for the game and get some work in pre-game, so he appears close, but they’re being cautious. His role is locked in, so his stock is unchanged for me.Troy Franklin - Unchanged: I said stock down last week and don’t believe anything has really changed since then. He did have a good end to training camp, but he’s clearly behind Bryant on the depth chart and is playing on the same unit as Lil’Jordan Humphrey, who Sean Payton loves to use. I am not sure where he slots in on the depth chart and the game-day roster, but we’ll see what happens in the coming days. Also of note, he played 0 special teams snaps.Lil’Jordan Humphrey - Stock up: As long as Sean Payton is with the Broncos, Lil’Jordan Humphrey’s stock is up. He was with the second-team offense last night and made some plays. He’s either making the team or heading to the practice squad, where he will be elevated to the roster for game days for three weeks.Michael Bandy - Stock down: The Broncos also love them some Bandy, but the veteran has been sidelined with an injury, has missed several camp practices, and has yet to play in the preseason. The gap between him and some of the UDFA wide receivers could be closing.Hakeem Butler - Stock down: You’re a 6-5, 220+ wide receiver; you need to win the 50/50 balls. That did not happen, and the former UFL star player has not made an impact during the preseason. He is likely headed back to the UFL and not sticking around with the Broncos.Dane Key - Slightly up: Had a nice catch with the second-team offense, but that was all I really noticed from Key. Have to note that he was getting second-team reps, so his stock is slightly up for me.Cameron Ross - Stock up: He didn’t do too much last night, but Ross was making some noise during camp and even saw some reps with Nix at the end of camp. Does he make the team or even the practice squad? I don’t know, but it seems like his stock is up right now.Kolbe Katsis - Stock up: Katsis has return potential and has some playmaking ability. Like Ross, I am unsure if he even makes the team or the practice squad, but it seems like his stock is up right now. We have seen the team pass completely on their UDFA WR class in recent years, so I am skeptical about any of them sticking around right now.Joseph Manjack IV - Unchanged: He had a nice showing vs. the Falcons, but outside of that, he didn’t do much vs. the Packers.Kyrese Rowan - Unchanged: He’s a camp/preseason body needed due to injuries.Kyre Duplessis - Unchanged: He’s a camp/preseason body needed due to injuries.Tight EndAdam Trautman - Unchanged: His role is likely locked in as the “starter” and top in-line tight end for the Broncos this season.Evan Engram - Stock up: His stats won’t move the needle, but he saw 16 snaps with the starters (I believe all with the starters) and has been getting some in-line work. Will this continue? We shall see, but his role appears to be larger than it was last season. Just have to see if this continues into the regular season.Justin Joly - Stock down: I still think he makes the team, but he didn’t see playing time until late in the game and played behind Lucas Krull and Nate Adkins. Krull and Adkins played 13 snaps while Joly saw just 8 snaps. You can stash one or both of them on the PS and keep Joly on the 53, but his impact has not been what I hoped it would be thus far.Nate Adkins - Stock slightly up: He has been consistently on the 53-man roster the past few seasons and is now healthy. Payton seems to like him, and he can contribute to multiple areas on the team, including blocking and special teams.Lucas Krull - Stock slightly up: Krull was getting second-team work with Jarrett Stidham and seems to be ahead of Joly and others on the depth chart. I still would be surprised if he made the 53, but a practice squad spot could be likely for Krull.Dallen Bentley - Stock down: He played 6 snaps on offense and 3 on special teams. That’s it. Not a great sign for the 7th-round rookie.Caleb Lohner - Stock down: Still hurt and hasn’t practiced. The seat is getting hot.Offensive LineGarett Bolles - Unchanged: Was one of the best left tackles in the game last season and will continue to be Bo Nix’s blindside protector.Ben Powers - Unchanged: The veteran left guard is healthy and will be your Week 1 starter at LG.Luke Wattenberg - Unchanged: Still coming back from injury but will be your starting center come Week 1.Quinn Meinerz: Unchanged: All-Pro right guardMike McGlinchey: Unchanged: Veteran right tackle who has stabilized the position for the Broncos. He needs to quit with the penalties, though.Alex Palczewski - Unchanged: I am probably going to say this for most of the reserve offensive line players, but it wasn’t their best night last night. Palcho’s role hasn’t changed, and he’ll be the Broncos’ 6th offensive lineman this season.Kage Casey - Stock slightly down: I am far from an offensive line expert, but it seemed like Casey had some struggles last night. He was in at right guard, which could be a newer position for him, so maybe some growing pains.Alex Forsyth - Unchanged: Still didn’t play due to injury, but his backup center job does not seem in danger.Matt Peart - Unchanged: I didn’t really notice him good or bad, but he’s on the roster bubble.Frank Crum - Stock down: I said slightly up last week due to Sean Payton loving him some, Frank Crum, but after back-to-back weeks of poor performances, it’s stock down for me. I still think he makes the 53-man roster, though.Calvin Throckmorton - Stock up: He is unlikely to make the team and seems destined for a practice squad spot, but I am still saying stock up because he is starting at center(due to injuries). He’s not a center. He played tackle in college and transitioned to guard in the NFL, and now is playing some center in a pinch due to injuries.Gavin Ortega - Stock up: The snapping still needs some work, but again, he’s still learning to be a center. He entered camp likely as a guard who was getting some center work to becoming the second-string center due to injuries. This versatility likely helps him crack the practice squad.Reid Holskey - Unchanged: Camp/preseason body pushing for a practice squad spot.Tyler Miller - Unchanged: Big undrafted rookie could push for a spot on the practice squad.Nick Gargiulo - Unchanged: On the PUP.Lecticus Smith - Unchanged: Just signed and likely a camp body/depth.Defensive LineZach Allen - Unchanged: He’s one of the best interior defensive linemen in the NFLMalcolm Roach - Stock up: Roach will likely see a larger role on defense this season and has been very productive throughout camp and during his time with the Broncos. He brings energy and attitude to the Broncos’ front seven.DJ Jones - Unchanged: He’s a veteran nose tackle and is who he is at this point in his career.Eyioma Uwazurike - Stock up: He has been unblockable all camp and has made himself a key member of the Broncos’ defensive line rotation. He worked on his body according to DC Vance Joseph and is now a pass rusher.Tyler Onyedim - Unchanged: I saw good and bad from Onyedim last night. He made some plays in the backfield, but I also noticed him on his ass a few times. The Packers were also running the ball at will vs. the Broncos’ reserve defensive line.Sai’vion Jones - Stock down: I had him as a breakout candidate, and you can barely notice him out there. I haven’t studied the film, so I could be missing something, but I had hoped he would be more of a standout game-wrecker right now, but we haven’t seen that much, if at all.Jordan Jackson - Unchanged: He’s solid back-end depth, but his role and status with the team seem unchanged.Jordan Miller - Unchanged: He’s a backup nose tackle who likely lands on the practice squad again.Kristian Williams - Unchanged: Battling for a spot on the Broncos practice squad.Edge RushersNik Bonitto - Unchanged: He’s one of the top speed rushers in the NFL and made his impact known in this game. Bonitto did not get a sack, but he was applying pressure and looked like his usual self out there.Jonathon Cooper - Slightly down: His pending legal battles and potential suspension have his stock slightly down for me. He has played well this summer, though.Jonah Elliss - Unchanged: I had his stock WAY up last week, but didn’t see much of an impact from him this week. He still has had a strong summer and looked good in the preseason opener, so I am not going to knock him for last night. He didn’t look bad, but his teammate looked better.Que Robinson - Stock up: He looked great. He’s big, explosive, and has some filthy pass rush moves. The refs did him dirty with a soft roughing the passer call, but he was making plays all over the field last night. I love his upside and believe he can have a role on this defense this upcoming season.Dondrea Tillman - Unchanged: He is who he is, which is a solid rotational edge rusher who can set the edge and apply some pressure.Drew Sanders - Stock down: Drew Sanders is hurt again. He missed all of practice this week and then the game on Friday. This is likely the final nail in the coffin for the Broncos’ former third-round pick.Dasan McCullough - Unchanged: He played 20 snaps of defense and 4 snaps of special teams, but I cannot recall a single standout thing he did. I was also a little checked out late in the game. At least he’s healthy and playing now.Johnny Walker - Unchanged: He’s pushing for a spot on the practice squad.LinebackerAlex Singleton - Unchanged: He’s the quarterback of the defense and a veteran team leader.Justin Strnad - Unchanged: This will be his first full season as a starter, and he has earned his opportunity after being a productive backup the past few seasons.Jordan Turner - Stock slightly up: He played in his first preseason game this summer and was in on the second-team defense. I am a Turner fan, but I don’t recall him making any noteworthy plays. However, playing with the second-team defense is certainly something to note as we move forward with this linebacker competition.Karene Reid - Stock up: I think he made the team. He made it out of camp last year and seems to be trending that way again this year. He’s solid, is always around the ball, has made some plays, and contributes on special teams. We’ll see, though!Red Murdock - Stock up: Led the team in tackles again, which could mean something or mean nothing. He did play 35 snaps on defense and 18 snaps on special teams, so we’ll see. He seems to be trending in the right direction, but came in after Reid and Turner.Taurean York - Unchanged: I am still a fan, but he’s clearly at the tail end of this depth chart. We’ll see if he lands on the practice squad or not.CornerbackPat Surtain II - Stock up: Best cornerback in the NFL and popped Christian Watson pretty good.Riley Moss - Stock up: Had a great start to the game and continued his strong summer, but would leave the game with a rib injury. Hopefully, just a minor issue, but he did not return to the game.Ja’Quan McMillian - Unchanged: Top slot corner in the NFL.Jahdae Barron - Unchanged: He played 50 snaps, which was the most for any defender, and came in for Moss when he went out with the injury. Outside of that, I don’t recall him making any good or bad plays. He was beat for a touchdown, but that was just a good catch and some fancy footwork. He made some open-field tackles, but also missed some. He did get a good hit on the quarterback on a blitz, which was nice to see. Nothing moved the needle one way or another for me.Kris Abrams-Draine - Unchanged: Like Barron, he had some good and bad, but nothing that moved the needle for me. Was called for DPI but also had a few nice PBUs. He’s a solid CB5, and nothing that happened last night changed his outlook.Reese Taylor - Unchanged: He’s a backup slot corner who has spent time on the Broncos practice squad in recent years and is competing for that role again. He has made some plays and seems destined for the practice squad.Brent Austin - Stock up: Austin is a name to watch. Has been making plays in camp and could be pushing for a practice squad spot. Didn’t do anything super noteworthy last night, but again, seems like someone headed for a practice squad spot. He did play 43 snaps last night on defense.Sean Fresch Jr. - Unchanged: He has special teams upside, but the production hasn’t really been there. The former UFL player is known for his return skills, but I do not think he’s making the team or practice squad.Ricardo Hallman - Unchanged: Likely just a camp/preseason body.SafetyTalanoa Hufanga - Unchanged: All-Pro safety and a leader of the Broncos defense.Brandon Jones - Slightly up: He’s healthy and an underrated part of the Broncos’ secondary.Taylor Rapp - Stock up: He was signed a few days ago, and the veteran safety with a ton of experience is likely locked in as the Broncos’ third safety.Devon Key - Slightly up: All-Pro special teamer, but can he lock down a role on defense as the third safety? The fact that the Broncos signed veteran Taylor Rapp says otherwise.JL Skinner - Stock up: I think he makes the team. He played ahead of his competition and looks the part on the field, and contributes on special teams.Tycen Anderson - Stock down: The writing seems to be on the wall here. He played behind Skinner, and the signing of Rapp all but ends his hopes of making the 53, but a practice squad spot could be up for grabs.Miles Scott - Slightly down: The 7th-round rookie hasn’t made much noise this summer and seems destined for the practice squad.Parker Robertson - Stock down: Probably just a camp/preseason bodySpecial TeamsWil Lutz - Unchanged: Remains one of the more accurate and consistent kickers in the NFLJeremy Crawshaw - Stock up: He has been booming punts all summer and seems to be putting his early-season rookie struggles behind him.Mitchell Fraboni - Stock up: He snapped the ball well.Luke Basso - Stock down: Seems like a camp body who had a botched snap vs. the Falcons"

"The Falcons come in No. 1: Led by the NFL's highest-ranked running back and with a competent backup, Atlanta has an edge in the run game. Detroit ranks second: Jahmyr Gibbs has averaged more than 5.0 yards per carry in each of his first three seasons, with Isiah Pacheco joining the backfield. Philadelphia rounds out the top three: Saquon Barkley leads a deep Eagles group that also features Tank Bigsby, Dameon Pierce, Elijah Mitchell and Will Shipley. Subscribe to PFF+ Unlock every PFF grade, stat and premium tool Grades, advanced stats and premium tools (opens in new tab) Subscribe PFF's 2026 NFL position rankings continue with all 32 running back groups. The position remains one of the league's most polarizing, with some teams leaning on every-down workhorses, while others spread the workload across multiple contributors. We begin in Atlanta, where Bijan Robinson headlines the NFL's top-ranked backfield. 1: Atlanta Falcons Bijan Robinson is the best running back in football, and by virtue of that alone, the Falcons have the best running back room in the league as long as he stays healthy. Robinson’s 86 missed tackles forced and 0.3 missed tackles forced per carry were each the best in the league. He was also one of just two running backs to average over 4.0 yards after first contact. Tyler Allgeier has moved on, so Atlanta proactively addressed the need for a relief pitcher and brought in Brian Robinson, who should see a similar workload to his 400-yard season with the 49ers last year. It's unlikely that any of the depth options behind the two Robinsons see meaningful play time. 2: Detroit Lions Jahmyr Gibbs is one of the most electrifying players with the football in his hands. He has posted three consecutive seasons with over 5.0 yards per carry to start his career. Isiah Pacheco had a rough final season as a receiver in Kansas City, but his power running isn't up for debate. His 9.3% stuff rate was the lowest of any running back with 100 carries last year, a testament to how Pacheco simply gobbles up early yardage. He's a fitting replacement for David Montgomery and should help rekindle the “Sonic and Knuckles” pairing in Detroit. 3: Philadelphia Eagles Only one back in Philadelphia's room started his career there: Will Shipley. The group is headed by Saquon Barkley, who is coming off his lowest-graded season since 2021 after being stuffed on almost a quarter of his carries. However, he was also the only running back to take 300 handoffs last year without a fumble. The additions of Dameon Pierce and Elijah Mitchell carry tangible prior NFL success if Barkley happens to miss time. Tank Bigsby, acquired via trade last September, is probably the main roster lock behind Barkley. His 0.31 missed tackles forced per attempt since 2024 ranks second among qualifying running backs. 4: Baltimore Ravens The success of PFF’s top-ranked running back unit from a year ago once again faces the age-old question: Is this finally the year Derrick Henry begins to slow down? His 79.4 PFF rushing grade from 2025 was his lowest since 2021, but Henry has a track record of following up down years with more dominance. As time marches on, the need for a legitimate secondary option behind Henry grows stronger, and it'll be Justice Hill again this season. Keep an eye on fifth-round rookie Adam Randall out of Clemson, who has drawn hype so far this offseason. 5: San Francisco 49ers Christian McCaffrey remains the best aerial threat at the running back position in the NFL, as proven by his 91.7 PFF receiving grade last year. His career receiving yards already rank sixth all time among backs. However, now at age 30, McCaffrey is coming off his lowest yards-per-carry season since his rookie year. This is a quietly stacked group behind him though, provided they can stay healthy, with rookie Kaelon Black battling Jordan James for the second-string job, and also dealing with preseason injuries. The aging wonder that is fullback Kyle Juszczyk also boosts San Francisco's standing here. 6: Miami Dolphins De'Von Achane proved he's one of the best players in football last season with a 90.5 PFF rushing grade and 5.7 yards per carry, 4.1 of which came after contact — the highest rate in the league. Behind him, Ollie Gordon is a big power back who should serve as a nice change of pace from the explosive Achane. However, he was one of only two running backs to average fewer than 3.0 yards per carry on 50 or more handoffs last season. Jaylen Wright rounds out the room. Achane already possesses a blistering burst of acceleration, but playing alongside a legitimate dual-threat quarterback for the first time may only unlock more of his danger as defenders hesitate on read option plays. 7: Los Angeles Rams It’s an unchanged backfield in Los Angeles led by Kyren Williams, with Blake Corum and Jarquez Hunter ready when called upon. At ages 26, 25 and 23 to begin the season, this is a well-rounded group with all three backs in or near their peak years. Williams and Corum each finished inside the top 10 in yards before contact last season. 8: Buffalo Bills It'll be the James Cook show once again after accruing 348 carries for almost 1,800 yards last season. Cook’s 734 yards before contact were over 200 more than the next-closest running back. This backfield is as close to a one-man operation as it gets in the NFL, and even Cook's fumbling issues aren’t enough to keep him off the field for a prolonged period. Ty Johnson and Ray Davis sit in reserve. 9: Indianapolis Colts Like Buffalo, this is also close to a one-man show with 2025 rushing touchdown leader Jonathan Taylor hoping he can rekindle the same MVP-caliber play from early last year. Only Derrick Henry has more rushing yards and touchdowns than Taylor over the last five years, and the pair have tallied identical yards before contact. DJ Giddens and incoming rookie Seth McGowan do little to elevate a backfield that has leaned on the same player for years now. 10: Arizona Cardinals Just like in our receiving corps rankings, running back is another area where the otherwise lackluster Cardinals aren't devoid of talent. The luxury selection of Jeremiyah Love pushes them inside the top 10 of the league's rankings, as this was frankly a respectable group even before that pick. Tyler Allgeier, James Conner and even Trey Benson could all reasonably take snaps anywhere in the league. Arizona had the most pass-heavy offense in football last year, running the ball on just 30% of plays by virtue of trailing so often. 11: Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl 60 MVP Kenneth Walker III is an outstanding upgrade at running back after posting a league-best 91.5 PFF rushing grade last season. The Chiefs also have seventh-round pick from a year ago Brashard Smith, who carries plenty of potential as a receiving back, while Emari Demercado, who averaged 7.1 yards on 44 handoffs in Arizona last season, deserves to see more of the field. 12: Pittsburgh Steelers Expect the Steelers to lean on this backfield again in 2026 with Aaron Rodgers returning under center. The room has gotten crowded behind Jaylen Warren, who recorded his first 1,000-yard season a year ago. The free-agent addition of Rico Dowdle and the late-draft selection of Eli Heidenreich add depth. Don't forget about Kaleb Johnson, an exciting draft prospect a year ago who barely showed a glimpse of that upside as a rookie. On top of all that, the Steelers brought in Travis Homer for good measure. 13: New England Patriots It feels like New England will always have a handful of backs it can lean on, to the point where one missing a few weeks wouldn't be overly noticeable. Rhamondre Stevenson continues as the power back having amassed 13 explosive runs over seven games in the lead-up to the Super Bowl. Also, big things are expected from TreVeyon Henderson in year two. 14: Green Bay Packers Josh Jacobs had a down year in his second season in Green Bay, but he still posted his sixth 1,000-yard season in seven years. Significant contributor Emanuel Wilson has left for Seattle, while 2024 third-round pick MarShawn Lloyd has taken just six career handoffs amid a litany of injuries. His NFL career hinges on staying healthy for a prolonged stretch for the first time since college. Chris Brooks is an underrated piece of this unit and one of the better pass-protecting backs in the league, ranking sixth in PFF pass-blocking grade last year. 15: Chicago Bears The Bears don't have a standout star like some of the groups above, but D'Andre Swift was the third-highest-graded running back in the league over the latter half of last season. Second-year player Kyle Monangai converted over 60% of third- and fourth-down runs last year, and Roschon Johnson somewhat surprisingly returns after seeing just four snaps through the first half of last season before he was placed on injured reserve. Last year, Chicago’s 15.1% explosive run rate trailed only the Ravens. 16: Los Angeles Chargers Poor offensive line play did rookie Omarion Hampton no favors last season. He still managed respectable numbers while also working through multiple injuries. With a clean bill of health and reinforcements in the run game via added tight end depth, Hampton is an obvious breakout candidate. If not, Jim Harbaugh must lean on Keaton Mitchell or Kimani Vidal to shoulder the load. Hampton and Vidal had the second- and third-worst stuff rates in the league last season among qualifying running backs. 17: Las Vegas Raiders It's going to be all about Ashton Jeanty once more in the Vegas backfield, as it should be given the draft capital invested in him. His offensive line did him no favors last season, as he managed just 0.6 yards before contact per carry, the third-worst mark among all players with 100-plus carries. As a whole, the Raiders recorded the lowest PFF rushing grade in the NFL. Fourth-round rookie Mike Washington Jr. wasn't especially productive in college, but he's one of the most athletic backs the league has seen, running a 4.33-second 40-yard dash at 223 pounds. 18: Cincinnati Bengals This is a fairly standard, if not uninspiring, group headed by Chase Brown. Brown enters a contract year having posted almost identical back-to-back seasons with 4.3 yards per attempt in both years, along with differences of just nine carries, one missed tackle forced, three first downs, 12 yards after contact and one touchdown between 2024 and 2025. Veteran Samaje Perine retains his backup role, and no clear third option has emerged behind the duo. 19: New York Jets Fresh off a career-high 83.7 PFF rushing grade and a three-year extension, Breece Hall has a real case as a top-10 back in the league, with age on his side relative to names like Barkley and Taylor. Braelon Allen, a bruising change of pace, won't turn 23 until after the upcoming regular season, but he has forced just one missed tackle per every 10 carries since he was drafted. 20: Tampa Bay Buccaneers Rachaad White has moved on, replaced by Kenneth Gainwell, who moved the chains on 30% of his handoffs last season — the most of any running back with 100-plus carries. He should see respectable playing time to help keep Bucky Irving fresh. Irving's best football may still be ahead of him after a prolonged injury absence stunted his progress in 2025. The third-year back remains the highest-graded and most productive of any NFL running back aged 23 or below. 21: Dallas Cowboys The lowest-ranked unit in this exercise last offseason has enjoyed a nice bounce-back, namely thanks to a career year from Javonte Williams. Entering his sixth NFL season, Williams won’t turn 27 until next April. He delivered the fourth-most chain-moving runs on first down last season. Behind him, former fifth-round pick Jaydon Blue will hope for an expanded role in Year 2. 22: Tennessee Titans It's mostly as you were in the Titans backfield with Tony Pollard and Tyjae Spears returning. Pollard has the eighth-most yards after contact of any running back over the last two years. As the league’s fourth-most pass-heavy offense last year, Tennessee is far more concerned with getting its aerial attack up and running, though both backs can contribute there as well. Behind them is rookie Nicholas Singleton out of Penn State, no stranger to a committee role after operating alongside Kaytron Allen throughout college. 23: New York Giants Cam Skattebo‘s eagerly awaited return to action will see him reassume the lead role in an unchanged backfield, which was ranked second-worst in this exercise ahead of last season. When Skattebo featured between Weeks 2 and 7, his 82.2 PFF rushing grade ranked fourth in the league. Tyrone Tracy and Devin Singletary round out the platoon. We've seen plenty of each of these players in recent years — they have combined for 1,000 carries over the last four seasons. 24: Denver Broncos J.K. Dobbins and RJ Harvey return, with fourth-round rookie Jonah Coleman snapping at their heels. Coleman has an extremely compact build at 5-foot-8, 220 pounds. Dobbins remains productive when healthy, but availability has long been his biggest concern. Depth option Tyler Badie posted the top PFF pass-blocking grade in the league among qualifying running backs last year. 25: Cleveland Browns This might feel a little high, but the Browns have youth on their side in the backfield, with second-year players Quinshon Judkins and Dylan Sampson both in the fold. Sampson struggled with just 2.7 yards per carry but showed promise in the passing game. Judkins leans more on power than speed compared to former teammate TreVeyon Henderson, and several aspects of his game project well to a key every-down role moving forward. Browns running backs totaled just 134 yards before contact last season, comfortably the lowest in the league. 26: Houston Texans With a stacked defense and suspect ball security at quarterback, expect the Texans to lean on the run in 2026. David Montgomery is a like-for-like replacement for Nick Chubb, with a bit more youth. Montgomery is coming off a slight down year, but he finished strong with an 85.0 PFF rushing grade from Week 14 onward. Montgomery will likely continue to split reps as he did in Detroit. There isn't much competition behind Woody Marks as his running mate. 27: Carolina Panthers Chuba Hubbard, Trevor Etienne and AJ Dillon are all recognizable names, but collectively, the group lacks standout explosiveness. Hubbard failed to build on his highly productive 2024 campaign. He received double-digit carries only three times after Week 4 of last season. Question marks remain over the health of Jonathon Brooks, who has taken just nine handoffs since he was drafted 46th overall two years ago. 28: Seattle Seahawks The team with the highest PFF rushing grade in the league last season lost Kenneth Walker in free agency but has reloaded thoroughly. Zach Charbonnet is returning from a torn ACL, and the signing of Emanuel Wilson, who posted the second-lowest stuff rate in the NFL last year, is a strong one. Adding Jadarian Price in the draft turns this into one of the more exciting committee backfields in football. If the Seattle defense continues to dominate, expect plenty of opportunity for all three pieces. 29: Minnesota Vikings At 31 years old, Aaron Jones is still a viable threat, closing in on 10,000 career rushing yards. However, his PFF rushing grade dipped below 70.0 for the first time in his career last season. Jordan Mason is one of the more established secondary options in the league. This group could have trouble staying healthy again. Improvements up front are the first step toward Minnesota fielding a competitive rushing attack. 30: New Orleans Saints Travis Etienne is a strong upgrade for PFF’s second-lowest-graded rushing attack from last season. Veteran Alvin Kamara returns in what should be a passing game-focused role despite his career-low 39.5 PFF receiving grade last season. Kendre Miller and Devin Neal are the other options on the roster. 31: Washington Commanders The offseason additions of Rachaad White and Kaytron Allen, along with second-year pro Jacory Croskey-Merritt‘s continued development, materially improve the health of this backfield. Croskey-Merritt ran for 805 yards as a rookie, and his receiving chops remain relatively unexposed. We aren't factoring the rushing threat of quarterbacks into this ranking, but the option Jayden Daniels presents is sure to add hesitation for defenders at the mesh point. 32: Jacksonville Jaguars Bhayshul Tuten and Chris Rodriguez blend speed and power on paper, just not a particularly dangerous version of it. Rodriguez’s 3.5 average yards after contact was among the 10 highest marks in the league last year, but aside from that, there isn't much to get excited about with this pairing of former Day 3 draft picks."

"There were a lot of positive developments for the Denver Broncos in their 27-7 victory over the Atlanta Falcons in the first game of the preseason. The defense forced some turnovers, Jarrett Stidham played well starting at quarterback, and Offensive Coordinator Davis Webb dialed up a lot of creative plays.However, one of the best aspects was how well their rushing attack performed. The Broncos rushed for 162 yards against the Falcons in their preseason opener. As a group, they averaged a respectable 4.2 yards per carry and moved the chains with nine first downs on the ground. By doing so, they controlled the pace of the game and the clock, earning themselves a decisive victory in the process.Head Coach Sean Payton was pleased with the stable of back’s efforts. Last season, the Broncos struggled in the latter portion of the season when J.K. Dobbins went down with injury. In order to keep their ground game strong for the upcoming season, Denver drafted Washington standout Jonah Coleman with one of their fourth-round picks in the 2026 NFL Draft.In his NFL debut, Coleman had just four carries. He racked up 24 yards on the ground, including an impressive 13-yard scamper that showcased his vision, contact balance, and ability to break tackles and create extra yards after contact. All key reasons why the Broncos believe highly in his future with the franchise. When asked why Coleman’s carry total and playing time in the preseason opener was limited, Payton had a short and sweet answer.“I didn’t need to see additional evidence of what I’ve been seeing for three weeks,” Payton stated.With Coleman’s limited snap share, the Broncos turned to other players to help shoulder the load on their 39 carries. Jaleel McLaughlin, Tyler Badie, Adam Prentice, and Cody Schrader took a majority of the carries. Prentice is poised to be the team’s fullback, but the other three are fighting for likely just one final spot on the roster if the Broncos opt to keep four running backs.In order to have a stronger rushing attack in 2026, the Broncos are expecting a big jump from second year running back RJ Harvey. On five carries against the Falcons, the team’s 2025 second-round pick had 16 yards—sporting only a 3.2 yard per carry average.During his rookie season, Harvey led all skill position players with 12 touchdowns. His penchant for big plays as a receiver out of the backfield and adding some extra speed and juice as a runner were a nice addition for the offense. However, his inconsistency as a runner left a lot of yards on the field.This season, Harvey feels more comfortable at the position. After practice, he mentioned last year things were a bit difficult because of the verbiage and complexity of the offensive system. Entering year two, things have started to slow down for the former UCF standout. In turn, he is hoping that will make him more productive when he totes the rock this year.All things considered, Harvey likes where the Broncos’ running back room is at. Each back is unique and has their strong suits, but the second-year pro believes they complement each other extremely well. Alongside Coleman and veteran J.K. Dobbins and the rest vying for a spot on the roster, he believes the group has a chance to be a dynamic in ‘26.“I feel like every running back in the room brings something to the table. We go out there and compete each and every day and make each other better. I love the room that we have, and each day we’re just going to continue to grow and continue to make each other better,” stated Coleman."

"The Broncos have completed all but a handful of their training camp practices and have started the preseason with a dominant 27-7 victory over the Atlanta Falcons. So, the push towards the regular season is in full swing, and it is a good time to take a look at which players on the Broncos’ 90-man roster are rising and fading as we get closer to Week 1.I am going to go through the Broncos’ entire 90-man roster by positional group and tell you if I believe a player’s stock is rising, falling, or remains unchanged, and give you my thoughts on their future with the team.QuarterbackBo Nix - Stock up: Bo is back and healthy and looks good as new. His ankle looks fully healed from offseason surgery, and he has been moving around and running well at Broncos Camp. Everything is trending up for the Broncos’ starting quarterback, who will make his preseason debut this week.Jarrett Stidham - Stock up, slightly: There was talk that Stidham would be competing with Sam Ehlinger for the Broncos’ backup quarterback job. The two have been splitting second-team reps, but on Friday Night, Stiddy had a statement performance that may have all but ended the backup quarterback competition talk.Sam Ehlinger - Stock down, slightly: Heading into the game, he was in the QB2 conversation, but after Stidham’s performance, I believe that talk is all but dead. Ehlinger played alright, but was with the third-team offense, so it was hard to compare. He may get a shot with the second team this Friday, but simply due to Stidham’s performance, Ehlinger’s stock is down slightly.Running BackJK Dobbins - Unchanged: Sure, the veteran back is dealing with what seems like a minor soft tissue injury, but nothing has really changed here for Dobbins. He likely won’t play much, if at all, during the preseason, and he simply needs to be 100% for Week 1 vs. the Chiefs.RJ Harvey - Stock down/up: Harvey’s stock as a running back is down. His vision isn’t great, and he looks like the Broncos third best back behind Dobbins and rookie Jonah Coleman. However, Harvey’s stock as a pass catcher/weapon in space is up. I think he will be a pass-catching threat for the Broncos, who will get some carries, but most of his damage will be done in space.Jonah Coleman - Stock up: Coleman has been as advertised. A well-rounded back with great vision, power, soft hands, and can pass block. We saw his running ability on display vs. the Falcons, and I would not be surprised if Coleman starts the season as the Broncos’ RB2. Split time with Dobbins as the main ball carrier, while Harvey is your third down/pass catching specialist.Jaleel McLaughlin - Stock down: The number one thing you cannot do as a ball carrier is fumble, and that’s exactly what McLaughlin did vs. the Falcons. Otherwise, he looked like the back we have seen for the past few seasons. He’s on the roster bubble, and a fumble could put him in the doghouse and potentially on the hot seat for a roster spot.Tyler Badie - Unchanged: He kinda is who he is. He doesn’t offer a ton as a runner or pass catcher, but he earned the trust of the Broncos coaches and quarterback Bo Nix for his ability to pass block. That trust and skill could land him a spot on the practice squad this season.Cody Schrader - Unchanged: I liked how Schrader ran the ball, but he was playing behind the third-string OL, so it was a tough evaluation. Realistically, he’s competing for a spot on the practice squad, and I didn’t see much to warrant his stock to rise or drop after Friday’s game.Adam Prentice - Stock up: The Broncos fullback was used in key short-yardage situations and at the one-yard line, where he ran it in for a touchdown. He’s a favorite of the coaching staff and will be part of this team and this offense this upcoming season.Wide ReceiverCourtland Sutton - Stock up: Load management seems to be paying off for the veteran wide receiver. He caught a 40-yard bomb in the first drive from Stidham and then made a highlight-reel one-handed catch and looked to be in midseason form.Jaylen Waddle - Stock up: He has been sidelined for about a week with a soft tissue injury, but the Broncos star receiver has shown enough before the injury for me to say stock up. He was practically unguardable during camp and showcased his speed and explosiveness throughout, and will be a big part of the Broncos’ success this upcoming season.Pat Bryant - Stock WAY up: Pat Bryant has been the story of camp thus far. The second-year wide receiver has been making plays throughout camp, has earned praise from the coaches and his teammates, and was featured early on vs. the Falcons. He has run away with the WR3 job and could be a productive member of this offense this upcoming season.Marvin Mims Jr. - Unchanged: I don’t believe we will see his role change much this upcoming season. He will be an All-Pro-caliber returner while getting snaps as an occasional deep threat/space player on offense. They can get creative with Mims, and I am excited to see how Davis Webb utilizes him.Troy Franklin - Stock down: It has to be down, right? Bryant seems to have taken the WR3 role, Mims has proven to be a better deep/speed threat throughout his career, and Franklin really hasn’t done much to move the needle thus far this summer. He did have a nice catch vs. the Falcons, but I have a hard time figuring out his exact role on this team outside of being a depth player.Lil’Jordan Humphrey - Stock up: As long as Sean Payton is coaching this team, LJH’s stock will be up. He is a reliable backup who gives you snaps at wide receiver, blocks well, and plays special teams. He may not make the 53-man roster, but he has a better shot at being active on game days than Troy Franklin right now.Michael Bandy - Slightly up: The Broncos like the Bandy man. He has been sidelined a little bit, but he has served as veteran depth the past few seasons, and until someone can surpass him, I think he will have the same role this season.Hakeem Butler - Stock slightly down: The former UFL standout has not made the impression that I anticipated and was mostly quiet vs. the Falcons. He will need to show more moving forward if he wants to make the practice squad.Dane Key - Unchanged: Likely was a long shot to make the team from the beginning and hasn’t really done much to help himself thus far, it seems.Cam Ross - Slightly up: Ross saw some return work on special teams and had a chunk play on an end around. He showed some potential and has a shot to make the practice squad.Kolbe Katsis - Slightly up: He made some plays during camp but didn’t do much vs. the Falcons. He has some speed and return ability, so I am going slightly up, but I had hoped for a little bit more.Joseph Manjack IV: Stock up: Manjack was second on the team in receiving yards with 3 catches for 40 yards and showed good chemistry with third-string quarterback Sam Ehlinger. If he can block and play special teams, he could make a push for a spot on the practice squad.Kyrese Rowan - Unchanged: He’s a camp/preseason body needed due to injuries.Kyre Duplessis - Unchanged: He’s a camp/preseason body needed due to injuries.Tight EndAdam Trautman - Stock up: He’s a Sean Payton guy and the Broncos’ starting tight end, so his stock is and always will be up until proven otherwise.Evan Engram - Unchanged: You could go slightly up here, but I don’t think much has changed with Engram. He will be their main pass catcher at the position, but the upside seems to remain fairly limited.Justin Joly - Stock slightly down: I haven’t seen or heard many updates on Justin Joly throughout camp, and he didn’t do much in the preseason opener, so he’s slightly down for me. I still like his upside, but admittedly hoped I would have seen more from him by now.Nate Adkins - Unchanged: He is who he is at this point in his career. He’s a blocking specialist who does all the dirty work. He hasn’t stood out much at all during camp and has been dealing with an injury. I think he’s a safe bet for a spot on the practice squad.Lucas Krull - Unchanged: Like Adkins, he is who he is at this point in his career. I don’t think he’ll make the 53, but he is a potential practice squad player.Dallen Bentley - Slightly down: Like Joly, there haven’t been many updates at all on Bentley, and he didn’t do anything of note during the Falcons game. So, slightly down for me purely because I was hoping we would see more from him by now.Caleb Lohner - Way down: He has yet to practice, and any hopes of a breakout seem dead at this point. He will need to return to camp this week if he wants any shot at making the 53-man roster.Offensive LineGarett Bolles - Unchanged: He was one of the better left tackles in the NFL last season, and that hasn’t changed.Ben Powers - Slightly up: There was some talk and whispers that he could be competing for his job or a trade candidate, but it seems like he’s set as the Broncos’ starting left guard.Luke Wattenberg - Unchanged: He has been sidelined for over a week due to an injury, but he’s known as one of the smarter centers in the NFL, and his status hasn’t changed at all.Quinn Meinerz - Unchanged: He’s one of the best guards in the NFL.Mike McGlinchey - Unchanged: Veteran right tackle who has stabilized the position, which was a longtime point of weakness for the Broncos.Alex Palczewski - Slightly up: Versatile backup who has started games at left guard and right tackle during his career. He signed an extension and will be the Broncos’ 6th offensive lineman this season.Kage Casey - Stock up: The rookie guard has been stellar in one-on-ones throughout camp and played well from what I saw vs. the Falcons.Alex Forsyth - Unchanged: He’s the Broncos’ backup center.Matt Peart - Unchanged: He’s competing for the Broncos’ swing tackle role and is on the roster bubble.Frank Crum - Slightly up: Sean Payton loves him some, Frank Crum. The athletic tackle likely makes the 53-man roster again.Calvin Throckmorton - Stock up: He got the start at center vs. the Falcons and gives the Broncos a versatile depth piece if needed. He’s a lock for a spot on the practice squad.Gavin Ortega - Slightly up: I am not sure how he played, but he didn’t botch any snaps and seems like a player who makes the practice squad.Reid Holskey - Unchanged: Camp/preseason body pushing for a practice squad spot.Tyler Miller - Unchanged: Big undrafted rookie could push for a spot on the practice squad.Nick Gargiulo - Unchanged: On the PUP.Lecticus Smith - Unchanged: Just signed and likely a camp body/depth.Defensive LineZach Allen - Unchanged: He’s one of the best interior defensive linemen in the NFLMalcolm Roach - Stock up: Roach will likely see a larger role on defense this season and has been very productive throughout camp and during his time with the Broncos. He brings energy and attitude to the Broncos’ front seven.DJ Jones - Unchanged: He’s a veteran nose tackle and is who he is at this point in his career.Eyioma Uwazurike - Stock up: He has been unblockable all camp and has made himself a key member of the Broncos’ defensive line rotation. He works on his body according to DC Vance Joseph and is now a pass rusher.Tyler Onyedim - Stock slightly up: He made some noise throughout camp, but I did not notice him too much vs. the Falcons. He’s still a rookie, but a little bit behind his competition right now, it seems.Sai’vion Jones - Stock down: Hate to say it, but I had high hopes for Sai’vion Jones, and it doesn’t seem like he has lived up to them thus far. Vance Joseph said he simply wasn’t strong enough last season and really hasn’t stood out during camp or the preseason thus far. He still has time, but I was hoping for more of a breakout from Jones this summer.Jordan Jackson - Unchanged: He’s solid back-end depth, but his role and status with the team seem unchanged.Tyler Miller - Unchanged: He’s a backup nose tackle who likely lands on the practice squad again.Kristian Williams - Unchanged: Battling for a spot on the Broncos practice squad.Edge RushersNik Bonitto - Unchanged: One of the best pure speed rushers in the NFL off the edge.Jonathon Cooper - Stock down: It’s only down due to a potential suspension coming his way. Otherwise, he has done well in camp and looked quick and frankly dominant vs. the Falcons. We’ll see what happens with him and his pending legal issues.Jonah Elliss - Stock WAY up: Outside of Pat Bryant, Elliss has been the winner of training camp for the Broncos. He has been getting after the passer throughout and showcased that vs. the Falcons. He was constantly applying pressure and looked like someone who could get several sacks this season.Que Robinson - Stock up: I had hoped for a bigger breakout, but Que Robinson has been good. He has the size, length, athleticism, and speed you look for and gives the Broncos yet another talented pass rusher off the edge.Dondrea Tillman - Unchanged: The interception specialist is solid depth for the Broncos and likely doesn’t see his role change much this season.Drew Sanders - Slightly up: He’s healthy, so that alone is a stock up. He also had a sack vs. the Falcons, which is always good to see. However, he’s not in line for a roster spot due to the Broncos’ depth at the position and is playing for a spot on the practice squad or elsewhere this season. So, it’s only slightly up for me.Dasan McCullough - Stock down: He has been sidelined for most of camp, which really hurts his chances of sticking around. Still a candidate for the practice squad, but we shall see if he can get healthy.Johnny Walker - Unchanged: He’s pushing for a spot on the practice squad.LinebackerAlex Singleton - Unchanged: He’s the quarterback of the defense and a veteran team leader.Justin Strnad - Stock slightly up: This will be his first full season as a starter, and he has earned his opportunity after being a productive backup the past few seasons.Jordan Turner - Stock slightly down: Started camp on the NFI and was just recently activated off it. He is a strong contender for a spot on the 53-man roster, but has missed some valuable time and now games.Karene Reid - Stock up: He made the 53-man roster last year and seems to be trending that way this season. He is a special teams standout and had a nice diving PBU that led to a pick-6 touchdown by cornerback Jahdae Barron.Red Murdock - Stock up: Murdock led the team in tackles and just seems like a player who is going to make the 53-man roster. He was a turnover machine in college, and I believe they want his skill set on special teams, but I liked what I saw from him as a linebacker.Taurean York - Stock slightly up: I liked what I saw from him in limited action vs. the Falcons, but he’s behind his competition. He seems like a likely practice squad player for the Broncos.Levelle Bailey - Stock down: Suffered a broken leg and will be sidelined for a significant amount of time.CornerbackPat Surtain II - Stock up: Best cornerback in the NFLRiley Moss - Stock up: He’s having a strong camp and had an interception vs. the Falcons. A strong start to his contract year.Ja’Quan McMillian - Unchanged: Top slot corner in the NFL.Jahdae Barron - Stock up: He needed that performance vs. the Falcons. Played well, had a couple PBUs, made some nice tackles and plays vs. the run, and had the Pick 6 touchdown (and could have had another INT). The former 1st-round pick has been the topic of conversation, and he changed the narrative a bit with that performance.Kris Abrams-Draine - Stock up: Is probably the best 4th or 5th corner in the NFL. Solid depth player who performs well when asked to start.Reese Taylor - Unchanged: He’s a backup slot corner who has spent time on the Broncos practice squad in recent years and is competing for that role again.Brent Austin - Stock up: Austin is a name to watch. Has been making plays in camp and could be pushing for a practice squad spot.Sean Fresch Jr. - Stock slightly up: The former UFL corner/returner was the Broncos punt returner on Friday Night, so that gives him a slight boost in my non-scientific formula. The more you can do, and do well, will help you stick around.Ricardo Hallman - Unchanged: Likely just a camp/preseason body.SafetyTalanoa Hufanga - Unchanged: All-Pro safety and a leader of the Broncos defense.Brandon Jones - Slightly up: He’s healthy and an underrated part of the Broncos’ secondary.Devon Key - Slightly up: All-Pro special teamer, but can he lock down a role on defense as the third safety? The fact that the Broncos worked out veteran Taylor Rapp says otherwise.JL Skinner - Slightly up: I thought he played well vs. the Falcons, and man, he looks like a linebacker out there. Big hitter, good plays on defense, and standing out on special teams will earn him a 53-man roster spot.Tycen Anderson - Slightly down: I haven’t heard much about him throughout camp, and he didn’t stand out to me during the game, so he’s slightly down for me. He’s a special teams ace, so we’ll see what Rizzi thinks during final cuts.Miles Scott - Slightly down: The 7th-round rookie hasn’t made much noise this summer and seems destined for the practice squad.Parker Robertson - Stock down: I say down because if the Broncos sign a veteran safety like Taylor Rapp, his roster spot is in danger.Special TeamsWil Lutz - Unchanged: Remains one of the more accurate and consistent kickers in the NFLJeremy Crawshaw - Stock up: He has been booming punts all summer and seems to be putting his early-season rookie struggles behind him.Mitchell Fraboni - Stock up: He snapped the ball well.Luke Basso - Stock down: Had a botched snap."