Broncos roster: TE Lucas Krull (No. 85) in danger of losing his role

Broncos roster: TE Lucas Krull (No. 85) in danger of losing his role examines the tight end’s uncertain path to the 53-man roster heading into 2026. Krull, listed at 6-6 and 260 pounds, entered the NFL in 2022 as an undrafted free agent with the New Orleans Saints, appearing in one game without a catch. After being waived following training camp in 2023, he joined Denver’s practice squad and was promoted to the active roster in December, totaling eight receptions for 95 yards and one touchdown across seven games, including two starts. In 2024 he played 13 games with two starts, leading the team in tight end targets (23) and receptions (19) for 194 yards, plus one catch in the lone playoff game for two yards. His 2025 season included a healthy-scratch demotion and a broken foot that limited him to two catches for 15 yards. With a one-year contract and additional rookies from the 2026 draft, Justin Joly and Dallen Bentley, his role is described as precarious despite attending Tight End University in summer.