Broncos Pass Rush in Crisis | NFL News

0:00It's September 2nd. Welcome to NFL News Today, powered by AI. I'm coring with the story. Alright, so the Denver Broncos just finalized their 53 man roster and the big game against the Kansas City Chiefs is right around the corner. But there's a bit of a curveball thrown their way. Defensive end Jonathan Cooper has been placed on the commissioner's exempt list. This means he can practice or play with the team while he's under that designation, which is a pretty big deal for their past Russian game. With Cooper sidelined, the Broncos are looking a little thin at that position. Nick Benito is still a solid force, and they'll be leaning heavily on Jonah Ellis to step up. After those two, the depth is pretty scarce, with Dandrea Tillman and second year player K Robinson being the only other options. It's definitely a situation that raises some eyebrows about their ability to get after the quarterback. Now, some fans were hoping for a reunion with former Bronco von Miller, but he ended up signing with the Dallas Cowboys instead. This leaves the Broncos with the decision to make.

1:02Do they stick with the guys they have, or do they explore other avenues to bolster their past rush before the season really gets going? The team did lead the league in Sacks last year, so there's a level of confidence there. But with Cooper out, it might be wise to at least consider some veteran free agents. Players like Hassan, Reddick, Leonard Floyd, or Kyle Van Neuay, are available and have proven track records of getting to the quarterback, even if they are a bit older. However, bringing in a new player would mean cutting someone from the roster they just finalized. It's more likely the front office will want to see how the team performs in at least one game without Cooper before making any moves in the free. Agency Market. They'll be watching closely to see if the current group can hold down the fort.