ENGLEWOOD, Colo. -- The Denver Broncos made 37 roster moves Friday and Saturday, trimming their roster to the NFL-mandated 53 players. Here’s a closer look at the final cuts:
Most significant move: The Broncos released safety T.J. Ward, a three-time Pro Bowl selection in his career. Ward was set to enter the last year of the four-year contract he signed during the Broncos’ free-agency binge in 2014. Ward has earned two of his Pro Bowl trips while with Denver and has been a respected leader in the locker room. But the Broncos believe second-year player Justin Simmons is ready to play, and Ward missed much of the preseason with a hamstring injury.