1. CB Damarri Mathis: He's talented enough to serve as a No. 5 cornerback, but the Broncos are packed at cornerback and the team would save $3.4 million if Mathis is cut. Trading him for a late-round pick could be a best-case scenario.

The Denver Broncos have their work cut out for them ahead of the 2 p.m. MT deadline on Tuesday, August 26. General manager George Paton and the front office have until then to reduce their roster from 90 to 53 players.

It is one of the toughest days in the NFL, as many players lose their jobs, but it is the business part of the sport, which makes it very interesting. On Sunday, the Broncos started their roster cuts,