As the winless Broncos near the quarter pole of what is already looking like another lost season, five particular players have plenty at-stake the rest of the way.
Four of them — left tackle Garett Bolles, defensive end Shelby Harris, wideout/returner Diontae Spencer and safety Justin Simmons — are in contract years, while the fifth (inside linebacker Josey Jewell) is in the penultimate year of his deal.
Here’s a look at what each player has on the line in 2020, and how their play could affect their future employment in Denver and/or open-market value.