Sean Payton plans to play Broncos starters 8–10 snaps in the preseason finale while evaluating key players and making final roster decisions.

The Denver Broncos made five roster moves this week ahead of their preseason finale against the New Orleans Saints. First, the team placed backup offensive lineman Nick Gargiulo (knee) on injured reserve.

Broncos coach Sean Payton considers the difficulty of cutting this Broncos roster down to 53 players another sign of progress for the organization, which broke an eight-year playoff drought last season with a 10-7 record before losing to the Buffalo Bills in the wild-card round.