Starting his third year, Sean Payton is facing one of the Broncos’ most challenging training camp dilemmas ever. The roster is deeper, the talent richer, and the decisions on whom to keep are becoming more difficult than ever. After all those years of constructing, fine-tuning, and filling gaps, Payton is now confronted with the sort of “good problem” every coach dreams about: too many good players fighting for limited spots.
Following Saturday’s practice, Payton spoke about the impending roster choices with the same honesty that has made him a familiar figure in Denver. “I think there are going to be a number of tough decisions,” he said, conceding that the last cuts will not be easy.“But I would rather be in that position than we were in two years ago at this time.” The statement was a testament to just how far Denver has come since his arrival.
Payton also noted that the level of talent has increased dramatically on the roster as a direct result of offseason transactions and in-house growth. ”The talent level on this roster has got higher,” he said. ”That’s what makes these decisions harder, but it also makes us a better football team.” For an organization that’s been pursuing stability since Peyton Manning days. The statement reads as a reminder that progress is visible, even if it comes with hard choices.
Sean Payton on roster decisions: “I think there are going to be a number of tough decisions”
“But I would rather be in that position than we were in two years ago at this time”
Added the talent level on the roster has got higher.
— Zac Stevens (@ZacStevensDNVR) August 17, 2025
But while the team works out who remains and who departs, there are questions surrounding the future of one particular Broncos star and whether or not he’ll be wearing orange and blue once things settle.
This is a developing story.
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