After trading a late-round draft pick to the Los Angeles Rams on Monday in exchange for linebacker Kenny Young, the Denver Broncos needed to make room for him on their 53-man roster.
The Broncos added a spot for Young by waiving linebacker Barrington Wade, the team announced.
Denver claimed Wade (6-1, 232 pounds) off waivers from the Baltimore Ravens in August. He spent the first six weeks of the season on the Broncos’ practice squad before making his NFL debut against the Cleveland Browns last week.
Wade provided depth on the practice squad and then played 14 snaps on special teams against Cleveland. He’s being replaced by Young, who will likely push for a starting job on defense. If Wade clears waivers, it wouldn’t be surprising to see Denver bring him back on the 16-player practice squad.
Young was a starter for the Rams but they were willing in trade him likely in part because he’s scheduled to become a free agent in 2022 and Los Angeles saved about $1.3 million in salary cap space by sending him to Denver.
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