# Chad Jensen: Jensen argues Hakeem Butler faces long odds to make the Broncos' 53-man roster given a six-deep receiver group, and that the team is unlikely to keep six wideouts; the practice squad is his more realistic outcome.

**Claimed:** Aug 2, 2026
**Pundit:** Chad Jensen — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/pundits/chad-jensen
**Outlet:** Sports Illustrated — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/outlets/sports-illustrated
**How it reached us:** published in writing
**Original:** https://www.si.com/nfl/broncos/onsi/hakeem-butler-is-emerging-as-broncos-biggest-camp-surprise

One checkable claim, graded on its own against what actually happened.

Nothing to score yet: this grades once the result is in.

> If the Broncos keep six receivers, which is unlikely, Butler has a decent chance.

*(their words, quoted for attribution)*

## The claims

- **Hakeem Butler to make the roster**
  - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Hakeem Butler
  - Verdict: not settled yet

## Who this take is about

- Hakeem Butler — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/nfl/players/hakeem-butler

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- Mike Moraitis on Andre Jones Jr.: Moraitis expects Andre Jones Jr. to hold a spot on Miami's 53-man roster after being signed off Buffalo's practice squad, with a significant special teams role under coordinator Chris Tabor. — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/aada599b-129d-4866-bc24-0562e28b735c (scored 100)
- Doug Joubert on Kelvin Banks Jr.: Joubert grades the Saints' units after their win at Baltimore and predicts that left tackle Kelvin Banks Jr. will be placed on injured reserve, with one of three practice-squad tackles potentially elevated. — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/6e48166c-9792-4e2b-aae7-fe44b83758e2 (scored 0)
- Jason La Canfora on Tyler Loop: La Canfora argues the Ravens have unresolved problems at left tackle, downfield receiver, center and kicker, and says that despite Tyler Loop's home struggles no kicker change will be made this week given the trip to Brazil and Jake Moody no longer being on the practice squad. — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/435cae49-559f-4914-972b-73404a1bd8ef (scored 0)
- Trevor Ripley on Dillon Bell: Ripley expects Max Brosmer to return to the Vikings on the practice squad after being waived, and thinks Dillon Bell may draw waiver interest but is also a practice squad candidate for Minnesota. — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/529718b4-3310-4bc4-949a-09c9600f3c48 (scored 0)
- Randy Gurzi on Justin Barron: Gurzi predicts the Cowboys' 17-man practice squad, naming each player he expects Dallas to sign, including a surprise addition of released Giants tackle Evan Neal. He also predicts Jaydon Blue will be claimed off waivers by another team and that Sam Williams will land elsewhere. — https://missedtakes.thegoodapps.co/opinions/a37588ef-f76e-4f06-a951-a85a563271d5 (scored 0)

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