Who makes' Broncos 53-man roster? Bubble candidates and 4 more things to watch in NFL preseason finale

The Denver Broncos’ preseason finale against the Minnesota Vikings on Friday night kicks off a tight timeline as the team moves from 90-man rosters down to the 53-man cut within about 40 hours after players leave the locker room. Coach Sean Payton and general manager George Paton will then turn to assembling a 16-man practice squad, finalized after an 11 a.m. Monday window. The article notes Denver can place up to two players on injured reserve with designations to return on Sunday, though it’s unclear if current injuries meet the threshold. It also highlights uncertainty around Jonathon Cooper ahead of a Monday arraignment on a felony assault charge and other allegations. Among the roster decisions, Denver may keep six on the defensive line plus rookie third-rounder Tyler Onyedim, with competition for the final spot between Jordan Jackson and Sai’Vion Jones; offensive line choices are complicated by injuries sidelining Alex Forsyth and Frank Crum.