After a lengthy roster purge to reach the 53-man limit, the Denver Broncos saw six players depart to other clubs this week. Two were claimed off waivers, while four more joined other teams’ practice squads.
Across the league, a sizable group of players with Broncos ties landed on practice squads over the past couple of days. Notably, two quarterbacks who spent time in Denver—Trevor Siemian and Brett Rypien—found new homes on practice squads, with Siemian signing with the Tennessee Titans and Rypien joining the Cincinnati Bengals. Here is the full roster of ex-Broncos who joined NFL practice squads this week:
Ex-Broncos players on NFL practice squads
– Titans QB Trevor Siemian
– Bengals QB Brett Rypien
– Eagles RB Audric Estime
– Giants WR Lil’Jordan Humphrey
– Seahawks WR Courtney Jackson
– Browns WR Kaden Davis
– Dolphins TE Greg Dulcich
– Raiders TE Albert Okwuegbunam
– Vikings TE Nick Vannett
– Chargers TE Thomas Yassmin
– Titans OL Clay Webb
– Vikings G Henry Byrd
– Buccaneers DT Adam Gotsis
– Vikings DL Jonathan Harris
– Giants DL Elijah Garcia
– Texans DT Haggai Ndubuisi
– Packers LB Kristian Welch
– Vikings CB Fabian Moreau
– Bills S Sam Franklin
In the meantime, Denver has continued to assemble its own practice squad. After an initial 16 signings, the Broncos added Australian tight end Patrick Murtagh to the practice squad. As an international player, he won’t count toward the 16-player limit. The club now sits at 70 players under contract heading into the 2025 season.
What this says for the Broncos and the league
– The ex-Broncos presence on multiple practice squads highlights the franchise’s recent talent pipeline and the ongoing league-wide churn after cut-down day.
– The two former Broncos quarterbacks landing on rival practice squads underscores the depth and opportunities quarterbacks can find behind current starters.
– Patrick Murtagh’s addition reflects the NFL’s ongoing international pathway for developing players and boosting depth at multiple positions without impacting the standard practice squad ceiling.
Summary
The Broncos’ post-cut moves produced a notable ripple effect around the league, with a contingent of former Broncos now building new NFL roles on various practice squads, while Denver itself expanded its own depth through the addition of an international tight end. The continued reshaping ahead of the 2025 season suggests both the league-wide fluidity of rosters and the enduring value of the Broncos’ player development pipeline.
Additional note
– Fans may want to track these ex-Broncos season-long contributions, as practice squad players often earn call-ups during injuries or mid-season needs. A positive takeaway is the breadth of opportunities created by the current roster transitions, which could bode well for the organization’s long-term depth and responsiveness.