Denver Broncos position preview: Edge rusher depth chart in training camp

Travis Wakeman

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The Denver Broncos are looking to become more ferocious on defense by finding a consistent pass rush off of the edge. Last season, the team registered 42 sacks, which was tied for 21st in the league. While that is not a horrible number, it's also not good enough.

With several pressing needs in the draft, the Broncos selected Utah edge rusher Jonah Elliss in the third round. The hope will be that he can round out the group and give the team a package of players that get after the quarterback collectively as opposed to having big-name players at the position, such as the Los Angeles Chargers who have Joey Bosa and Khalil Mack. 

With training camp underway, here is how the depth chart looks at the edge rusher spot. 

Denver Broncos edge rusher depth chart

Starters

Baron Browning, Jonathon Cooper

If the Broncos had a game right now, these would likely be the guys who "started" the game, but it is a position that will likely rotate out frequently. 

Second-String

Nik Bonitto, Jonah Elliss

The Broncos have used premium draft picks on these two players in recent years so the hope will be that they turn into the top two options on the roster as time goes on. 

Third-String

Ronnie Perkins, Thomas Incoom

These two players could easily be battling for one of the final roster spots. Thomas Incoom made the roster as an undrafted player last season but rarely played in the regular season. Ronnie Perkins was drafted in the third round of the 2021 draft by the New England Patriots.

Others

Jaylon Allen, Durell Nchami, Dondrea Tillman

There are some intriguing players here, even if it is the back end of the roster. Jaylon Allen was a name that stood out in the undrafted free-agent process and Dondrea Tillman has played for the Birmingham Stallions in the UFL, helping them win three spring league championships. 

Either of them could push either Perkins or Incoom for a roster spot. 

Travis Wakeman

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Travis Wakeman has been covering the NFL since 2012 when he started with Bleacher Report. After reporting about the Broncos there until 2016, he joined the FanSided network as a site expert covering the San Diego/Los Angeles Chargers while simultaneously covering the Broncos at Broncos Wire when that site launched. He then took over the Broncos site at FanSided in March 2020 and covered the team there until spring of 2024. A lifelong Broncos fan and fan of the game, Travis is filled with sometimes useless NFL knowledge, but it always serves him well in any trivia contest. You can follow him on Twitter/X @traviswakeman10.