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Broncos' 53-man roster projection blurred by injuries, waiver claims

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. -- The Denver Broncos will cut their roster to 53 players by 4 p.m. ET Saturday. Here's a projection, with a caveat the Broncos likely will add multiple players on waiver claims to replace some of the names on this list before the weekend is out:

The Broncos certainly will give a look at the list of quarterbacks who are let go to bring in a veteran, but rookie Drew Lock isn't going anywhere. It's just far more prudent for him to open the season on the injured reserve list with a right thumb injury.