Denver Broncos backup offensive lineman Nick Gargiulo suffered a season-ending ACL injury in a preseason game against the Arizona Cardinals on Saturday, coach Sean Payton confirmed after Tuesday's practice. "Nick, we put on reserve injured," Payton said. "That’s an ACL and a pretty significant injury and season-ending, so that’s a tough loss.”

NFL teams must cut their rosters from 90 to 53 by 2 p.m. on Aug. 26. Every year, much is made about players being sure bets to get claimed by other teams, and every year the number is lower than expected — often less than one per team. Payton thinks his team will be getting poached this summer rather than doing the poaching.

Broncos legend Terell Davis is excited about the trajectory that Denver is on after making the playoffs last year.

"You can always feel him when he's out there," Bonitto said of Greenlaw, who has missed much of camp with a quad injury.

The Denver Broncos will face the New Orleans Saints in their preseason finale on Aug. 23, then the team will have until Aug. 26 to set a 53-man roster. Once cut players clear waivers, Denver can build a 16-player practice squad (or a 17-player practice squad if the team carries an international player).

Citing the growth of Bo Nix and emphasis on the running game, tight end Adam Trautman is excited about the offensive evolution in Denver.

Aug 16, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Broncos linebacker Jordan Turner (55) celebrates his sack with defensive tackle Jordan Miller (90) in the second half against the Arizona Cardinals at Empower Field at Mile High. / Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

The Broncos have signed defensive tackle Michael Dwumfour, Mike Klis of 9News reports. In a corresponding move, the Broncos waived undrafted rookie inside linebacker J.B. Brown. Dwumfour, 27, was on of the defensive tackles who worked out for Denver on Tuesday.