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Broncos player names pronunciation guide for 2026 NFL season
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Now that the Denver Broncos have set their 53-man roster and 17-player practice squad , we know the names of the players who will represent the club this fall. But do fans (and commentators) know how to pronounce them?
The offense features Tyler "bah-DAY," quarterback Sam "EL-in-gurr," center Alex "FORE-seith" and offensive lineman Matt "payrt," with those pronunciations coming from the club.
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On defense, Denver's squad includes safety Talanoa "who-FAWN-guh," linebacker Justin "stir-NADD," cornerback "zha-DAY" Barron and defensive lineman "en-YO-muh oo-WOZ-zur-EE-kay."
And on special teams, long snapper Mitchell "fruh-BONE-ee" will handle snapping duties this fall. Other names to note, courtesy of the Broncos , are listed below.
Broncos player names pronunciation guide
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RB Tyler Badie : bah-DAY
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CB Jahdae Barron : zha-DAY
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QB Sam Ehlinger : EL-in-gurr
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C Alex Forsyth : FORE-seith
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LS Mitchell Fraboni : fruh-BONE-ee
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S Talanoa Hufanga : tal-uh-NOE-uh who-FAWN-guh
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DE Sai'vion Jones: say-VEE-on
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CB Ja'Quan McMillian: JAY-quan mac-MILL-in
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DL Tyler Onyedim: OWN-yedum
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OL Alex Palczewski : pal-CHESS-key
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OL Matt Peart : payrt
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LB Karene Reid : cah-REN-nay
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QB Jarrett Stidham : STID-um
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QB Justin Strnad : stir-NADD
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OLB Dondrea Tillman : DON-dre
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DE Eyioma Uwazurike : en-YO-muh oo-WOZ-zur-EE-kay
Denver's set to face the Kansas City Chiefs on Sept. 14 on Monday Night Football in Week 1.
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