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The Denver Broncos wrapped up the first week of organized activities (OTAs) with their third practice on Thursday, and a second round of OTAs is scheduled for next week.
While we wait for players to return to the field, we're taking a quick look at our way-too-early projected starting lineup for the Broncos ahead of the 2026 campaign. Note that this projection can (and likely will) change, pending the results of positional battles during training camp and preseason this summer.
Denver will have three preseason games in August, then the club will have until Aug. 30 to set a 53-man roster. Before the roster battles heat up, here are the (projected) starting lineups.
It's essentially the same starting offense as last year, with Waddle being the new arrival (and a very notable new arrival at that). Waddle should provide an instant spark to Sean Payton's offense.
Denver's one big departure on defense this offseason was John Franklin-Myers. For now, we have Sai'vion Jones penciled in as JFM's replacement, but Eyioma Uwazurike and rookie Tyler Onyedim will also get opportunities to win the job.
Denver appears poised to run it back with the same specialists from last season.
Up next, the Broncos will hold a second round of OTAs from June 9-11, followed by a mandatory minicamp held from June 16-18. Players will then have a summer break until training camp begins, presumably in late July.
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While we wait for players to return to the field, we're taking a quick look at our way-too-early projected starting lineup for the Broncos ahead of the 2026 campaign. Note that this projection can (and likely will) change, pending the results of positional battles during training camp and preseason this summer.
Denver will have three preseason games in August, then the club will have until Aug. 30 to set a 53-man roster. Before the roster battles heat up, here are the (projected) starting lineups.
Broncos starting offense
- QB: Bo Nix
- RB: J.K. Dobbins
- FB: Adam Prentice
- TE: Evan Engram
- WR: Courtland Sutton
- WR: Jaylen Waddle
- LT: Garett Bolles
- LG: Ben Powers
- C: Luke Wattenberg
- RG: Quinn Meinerz
- RT: Mike McGlinchey
It's essentially the same starting offense as last year, with Waddle being the new arrival (and a very notable new arrival at that). Waddle should provide an instant spark to Sean Payton's offense.
Broncos starting defense
- OLB: Jonathon Cooper
- DE: Zach Allen
- NT: D.J. Jones
- DE: Sai'vion Jones
- OLB: Nik Bonitto
- ILB: Alex Singleton
- ILB: Justin Strnad
- CB: Pat Surtain
- Slot: Ja’Quan McMillian
- CB: Riley Moss
- S: Brandon Jones
- S: Talanoa Hufunga
Denver's one big departure on defense this offseason was John Franklin-Myers. For now, we have Sai'vion Jones penciled in as JFM's replacement, but Eyioma Uwazurike and rookie Tyler Onyedim will also get opportunities to win the job.
Broncos starting special teams
- K: Wil Lutz
- P: Jeremy Crawshaw
- KR: Marvin Mims
- LS: Mitchell Fraboni
Denver appears poised to run it back with the same specialists from last season.
Up next, the Broncos will hold a second round of OTAs from June 9-11, followed by a mandatory minicamp held from June 16-18. Players will then have a summer break until training camp begins, presumably in late July.
Social: Follow Broncos Wire on Facebook and Twitter/X! Did you know: These 25 celebrities are Broncos fans.
This article originally appeared on Broncos Wire: Denver Broncos: Projected starters on offense and defense in 2026
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