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Denver Broncos 53-man roster cuts tracker and analysis

Published Jun. 30, 2017 6:28 p.m. ET

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The Denver Broncos are working their way to a 53-man roster to start off the 2016 season. Will there be surprise cuts or trades? Follow the action here…

As the Denver Broncos continue to trim their roster ultimately down to 53 players, we’re bringing you the latest news and updates as they come in…

I’m told #Broncos CB John Tidwell has been waived. He’s a practice squad candidate. Also told all 22 decisions made. Will come out soon.

— Cameron Wolfe (@CameronWolfe) September 2, 2016

Broncos waived WR-returner Kalif Raymond. Undrafted rookie got good look. Candidate for practice squad, but no promises. #9sports

— Mike Klis (@MikeKlis) September 2, 2016

ILB Dwayne Norman waived. He became 11th Bronco to get a preseason sack last night. #9sports

— Mike Klis (@MikeKlis) September 2, 2016

A few recently released #Broncos that look like ideal practice squad candidates: Kyle Peko, Taurean Nixon (’15 7th rd pick), Kalif Raymond.

— Cameron Wolfe (@CameronWolfe) September 2, 2016

UPDATED LIST

CB John Tidwell (R)
CB Taurean Nixon (2nd season)
DL Kyle Peko (R)
WR/KR Kalif Raymond (R)
LB Dwayne Norman (R)

ANALYSIS

The initial names to come across the wire (Tidwell, Nixon, Peko, Rayamond, Norman) all look like guys that could be candidates for the practice squad. There’s probably no correlation between their names emerging first and whether or not the Broncos will try and get them back by Sunday when practice squads are likely announced, but it’s interesting they’ve all come out consecutively here.

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Taurean Nixon was on the practice squad with the Broncos all of last year and came up to the active roster just in time for a Super Bowl run. It makes sense that the Broncos would want to try and continue his development for another season as he has phenomenal athleticism.

Raymond was in competition with Jordan Norwood and others as the Broncos’ primary return specialist. With him no waived, it’ll be interesting to see who the Broncos put back for kick returns. That duty — for the time being — could belong to reserve receiver Cody Latimer, who has done it for the Broncos before.

Defensive lineman Kyle Peko was one of the favorites to uphold the almost annual tradition of the Broncos keeping an undrafted free agent on the roster. He was given the highest signing bonus among Broncos UDFAs this offseason.

We’ll continue to update as cuts roll in.

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