Locked On Broncos - Daily Podcast On The Denver Broncos

As the season opener looms less than two weeks away, the Denver Broncos are ramping up their preparations and making the final roster decisions that will shape their championship run. On this episode of the BRONCOS SQUAD SHOW Aniello Piro, Cody Roark, Sayre Bedinger and Nick Ferguson break down the latest roster moves, discuss standout performers from camp and preseason, and dive into which position battles are still in the spotlight. With the intensity rising and expectations sky-high, the squad covers how the Broncos are fine-tuning their approach—on both sides of the ball—for a fast start to the 2026 campaign. Plus, Bo Nix was left off yet another list by ESPN. Additionally, how will the Broncos approach the start of the season without Jonathon Cooper?
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Patrick Mahomes will return from a major knee injury, but the Denver Broncos refuse to lower their expectations as they embrace respecting, but no longer fearing the Kansas City Chiefs. Can Nik Bonitto, Zach Allen, and an elite pass rush expose some of the questions surrounding Kansas City’s offensive tackle position at Arrowhead?

Cody Roark and Sayre Bedinger examine Denver’s plan to prepare for Mahomes at his best, the Chiefs’ potential shift toward Kenneth Walker and the run game, and the mental hurdles facing a quarterback coming off surgery. They also spotlight Troy Franklin’s breakout training camp, his contested catches and blocking, plus how Jaylen Waddle, Pat Bryant, Courtland Sutton, and Evan Engram could elevate Bo Nix. Plus, Nix’s continued disrespect from national media, his peer-approved top-100 status, and why the underdog role may fuel another leap.

Cody Roark is a credentialed beat reporter for Mile High Sports and provides boots-on-the-ground coverage of the Broncos daily in person. Sayre Bedinger is the site expert for Predominantly Orange. Together, both bring Broncos Country the most in-depth and objective coverage of the Denver Broncos.

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The Denver Broncos enter 2026 with a secondary that could define a Super Bowl-caliber defense. Cody Roark and Sayre Bedinger examine Patrick Surtain II, Talanoa Hufanga, Brandon Jones, Riley Moss, and Ja'Quan McMillian, including Hufanga’s interception focus, the defense’s match-coverage communication, and its ability to unleash zero blitzes because of their unique ability to plan man. Plus, should Denver extend Riley Moss or Ja'Quan McMillian first?

Denver’s six-wide receiver roster creates a tough game-day decision between Troy Franklin and Lil Jordan Humphrey, especially if Marvin Mims returns from a foot injury. They also discuss Courtland Sutton, Jaylen Waddle, Pat Bryant, Bo Nix’s supporting cast, and the Broncos’ deeper defensive line featuring Zach Allen, DJ Jones, Malcolm Roach, Eyioma Uwazurike, Jordan Jackson, Tyler Onyedim, and Sai'vion Jones. Should Denver extend Riley Moss or Jaquan McMillan first?

Cody Roark is a credentialed beat reporter for Mile High Sports and provides boots-on-the-ground coverage of the Broncos daily in person. Sayre Bedinger is the site expert for Predominantly Orange. Together, both bring Broncos Country the most in-depth and objective coverage of the Denver Broncos.

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The Denver Broncos 53-man roster is here and there is plenty to unpack. While we had an idea of what the Broncos roster would look like, there was some interesting decisions involving young players at a number of different positions. Did Sean Payton and George Paton end up with the right 53 to support Bo Nix and company? Join Aniello Piro, Cody Roark, Sayre Bedinger and Nick Ferguson as they breakdown the Broncos roster after cut day. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! PrizePicks Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/LOCKEDONNFL and use code LOCKEDONNFL and get $150 if you win your first $5 lineup! KALSHI For a limited time,Download the Kalshi app and use code [LOCKEDON] to get $10 when you trade $10. Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. FanDuel College football Saturdays are already packed with reasons to get excited, and this season, FanDuel is giving fans even more ways to get in on every matchup. Join all the action at https://FANDUEL.COM FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)

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The Denver Broncos have some serious concerns with the depth and experience at the linebacker position after they made their initial roster cuts. Behind Justin Strnad and Alex Singleton, the Broncos have two second-year players, Karene Reid, and Jordan Turner. If an injury were to occur to any starter, that would put the Broncos defense into a questionable position considering the lack of depth and experience at linebacker, making it one of the biggest roster concerns after cuts.

Cody Roark and Sayre Bedinger break down the Broncos linebacker room, discuss the interesting choice the Broncos made at tight end after they released Justin Joly and chose to keep Dallen Bentley on the 53-man roster, and discuss why Tycen Anderson's 53-man roster spot could be a temporary placeholder for veteran Taylor Rapp.

Cody Roark is a credentialed beat reporter for Mile High Sports and provides boots-on-the-ground coverage of the Broncos daily in person. Sayre Bedinger is the site expert for Predominantly Orange. Together, both bring Broncos Country the most in-depth and objective coverage of the Denver Broncos.

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