Broncos’ practice squad set ahead of Week 1 showdown with Raiders

The Broncos can elevate two players from the practice squad to the game-day roster each week during the season.

After signing inside linebacker Ben Niemann and releasing wide receiver Michael Bandy, the Denver Broncos have finalized their 17-player* practice squad for the 2023 NFL season.

Beginning with their Week 1 showdown against the Las Vegas Raiders, the Broncos can elevate two practice squad players to the game-day roster each week. Practice squad players can be elevated up to three times during the season without having to clear waivers to return to the practice squad after the game.

Broncos 2023 Practice Squad

Position Player
QB Ben DiNucci
RB Tyler Badie
RB Dwayne Washington
WR Lil’Jordan Humphrey
WR Phillip Dorsett
WR David Sills
TE Lucas Krull
OL Demontrey Jacobs
OL Will Sherman
DL Jordan Jackson
DL P.J. Mustipher
DL Tyler Lancaster
DL Haggai Ndubuisi*
ILB Ben Niemann
OLB Marcus Haynes
CB Art Green
DB Devon Key

*As part of the NFL’s International Player Pathway, defensive lineman Haggai Ndubuisi does not count against the 16-player practice squad limit, giving the team a 17th player on the practice squad.

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Players who spent time on last year’s practice squad who are now on the 53-man roster include offensive lineman Quinn Bailey, defensive lineman Jonathan Harris and cornerbacks JaQuan McMillian and Essang Bassey.

Sunday’s game against the Raiders will kickoff at 2:25 p.m. MT.