Nix is the second Broncos player to make this year's list, joining defensive lineman Zach Allen (No. 90). Denver guard Quinn Meinerz and pass rusher Nik Bonitto seem likely to appear on the list, and star cornerback Pat Surtain should be a lock after winning Defensive Player of the Year in 2024.

Entering the 2025 NFL season with one of the older rosters in the NFL, the Broncos have set themselves up to extend their playoff window. Sutton, who returns as Nix’s top target, is one of the elder statesmen on the offense, and his veteran presence makes up for a wide receiver group that isn’t super deep.