Another huge bright spot has been that of a player who was already on the roster, Troy Franklin. Franklin had a quiet rookie season, but he scored the only touchdown in the team's Wild Card loss to Buffalo, ending the season on a high note.

If the Broncos elect to keep just five interior defenders, that leaves one spot for players like rookie third-rounder Sai'Vion Jones, Eyioma Uwazurike, and Jordan Jackson. Even if the Broncos decide to keep six, that's two spots for three players in the mix.

I've said this a bunch of times; it has to happen on the field, and you guys that have covered this team or any other team, you see it in the preseason every year. Some players begin to make some plays,

The Denver Broncos will face the New Orleans Saints in their preseason finale on Aug. 23, then the team will have until Aug. 26 to set a 53-man roster. Once cut players clear waivers, Denver can build a 16-player practice squad (or a 17-player practice squad if the team carries an international player).

Bleacher Report's Kristopher Knox called Denver Broncos WR Troy Franklin the "Biggest Winner" after electric preseason outing.

Perry (6-5, 205 pounds) joined Denver's practice squad last October after being cut by the New Orleans Saints. He totaled 12 receptions for 246 yards and three touchdowns in 10 games with the Saints but is yet to appear in a game with the Broncos. Competing in a crowded wide receiver room, Perry will face an uphill battle to make the 53-man roster.

Denver Broncos wide receiver Trent Sherfield made the most of his opportunities in the team's preseason opener.

Denver Broncos legend Lionel Taylor died at age 89, the team announced, after a record-breaking seven-season career with 543 receptions and 6,872 receiving yards.

He's been a great surprise, a great addition for us as a whole," Broncos QB Bo Nix said of WR Trent Sherfield.

The Broncos defeated the Cardinals, 27-7, on Saturday night inside Empower Field at Mile High in their second NFL preseason game.