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Broncos LB Alex Singleton out for season with torn ACL

Broncos LB Alex Singleton will miss the rest of the 2024 season after tearing his ACL against the Bucs.

Denver Broncos starting inside linebacker Alex Singleton will miss the rest of the 2024 season after tearing his ACL against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 3, coach Sean Payton announced Wednesday.

Singleton tore his ACL during safety Brandon Jones’ interception eturn in the first quarter. The linebacker continued to play through the injury and did not find out about the severity of the injury until after the game when he reported soreness.

“[H]e played two-thirds of the game with — it was kind of remarkable,” Payton said. “Then he reported [that] he felt a little soreness. They looked at it, we looked at it some more, and then sure enough he’ll be scheduled for surgery probably about two weeks from now.

Singleton, 30, totaled 10 tackles in Tampa. He recorded 31 tackles and one interception through Denver’s first three games of the season.

The Broncos have three remaining inside linebackers on their active roster in Cody Barton, Kristian Welch and Justin Strnad. Denver also has rookie Levelle Bailey on the practice squad and the team just signed linebacker Kwon Alexander to the practice squad on Wednesday. The Broncos are also expected to sign linebacker Zach Cunningham to the practice squad.

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Broncos have their first weekly award winner of 2024 season

Broncos kicker Wil Lutz has been named the AFC Special Teams Player of the Week following the team’s 26-7 victory over the Bucs in Week 3.

Denver Broncos kicker Wil Lutz has been named the AFC Special Teams Player of the Week following the team’s 26-7 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 3, the NFL announced Wednesday.

Lutz, 30, went 4-of-4 on field goal attempts and 2-of-2 on extra points attempts in Week 3, accounting for 14 of the team’s points against the Bucs. This marks the fifth weekly award of Lutz’s career and the first time a Broncos player has taken home such an honor this season.

Lutz was named the AFC Special Teams Player of the Month in November 2023, but his STPOFW award is the first for a Denver kicker since Brandon McManus took home the honors in 2021 (Week 14).

Lutz is the fourth kicker in Broncos history to have won the award, joining McManus (twice), Matt Prater (five times) and Jason Elam (seven times).

Lutz is 39-of-43 on field goal attempts since the Broncos acquired the kicker via trade with the New Orleans Saints last summer.

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Ex-Broncos third-round draft pick works out for Cardinals

The Cardinals worked out McTelvin Agim, the Falcons signed Elijah Wilkinson and the Lions promoted Tim Patrick to the active roster today.

The Arizona Cardinals brought in former Denver Broncos defensive lineman McTelvin Agim for a workout on Tuesday, according to KPRC-TV’s Aaron Wilson.

Agim (6-3, 300 pounds) was picked by the Broncos in the third round of the 2020 NFL draft out of Arkansas. He recorded eight tackles in ten games as a rookie and four tackles and 1.5 sacks in seven games in 2021. After failing to make the team’s 53-man roster in 2022, he spent most of that season on the practice squad before being released in December.

Since being cut by the Broncos, the 26-year-old Agim has spent time with the Houston Texans and Indianapolis Colts. He played in one game with the Colts last fall, recording two tackles.

Elsewhere on the ex-Denver player front, the Atlanta Falcons signed former Broncos lineman Elijah Wilkinson to their active roster on Tuesday and the Detroit Lions promoted wide receiver Tim Patrick from the practice squad to their 53-man roster ahead of Week 4.

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Broncos host ex-Pro Bowl linebacker for workout

The Broncos brought in former Pro Bowl linebacker Kwon Alexander for a workout on Tuesday.

Story update: The Broncos are signing linebacker Kwon Alexander to their practice squad. See our original post below.

The Denver Broncos brought in former Pro Bowl linebacker Kwon Alexander for a workout on Tuesday, according to the NFL’s transaction wire (via Mike Klis and Aaron Wilson).

Alexander (6-1, 227 pounds) entered the league as a fourth-round pick out of LSU with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2015. He spent the first four years of his career in Tampa. Alexander made PFWA’s All-Rookie Team in 2015, led the NFL in solo tackles in 2016 and made the Pro Bowl in 2017.

He then spent two seasons with the San Francisco 49ers before joining the New Orleans Saints (coached by Sean Payton at the time) in 2020. After two years in New Orleans, Alexander had stints with the New York Jets (2022) and Pittsburgh Steelers (2023).

Denver seems to be looking for more competition for linebacker Cody Barton. The Broncos signed Kristian Welch in late August and he started over Barton in Week 2 but it seems that he failed to impress because Welch was limited to special teams snaps in Week 3.

Alexander, 30, has totaled 631 tackles, 34 pass breakups, 13.5 sacks, 12 forced fumbles and nine interceptions in 104 career games (88 starts). He played nine games with the Steelers last fall before tearing his Achilles in November.

If he joins a team this fall, 2024 will mark Alexander’s 10th season in the NFL. Denver has an open spot on the practice squad after promoting wide receiver Lil’Jordan Humphrey to the 53-man roster on Saturday.

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Broncos inactives: Devaughn Vele won’t play vs. Bucs

Broncos inactives today: Zach Wilson*, Devaughn Vele, JL Skinner, Blake Watson, Kris Abrams-Draine, Lucas Krull and Eyioma Uwazurike.

The Denver Broncos have announced their list of seven inactive players for Sunday’s game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Broncos quarterback Zach Wilson*, safety JL Skinner (ankle), wide receiver Devaughn Vele (ribs), running back Blake Watson, cornerback Kris Abrams-Draine, tight end Lucas Krull and defensive lineman Eyioma Uwazurike are inactive today.

*Technically, Wilson is still available to play as the team’s emergency third-string quarterback behind starter Bo Nix and primary backup Jarrett Stidham, but he’s on the inactive list and does not count against the game-day roster.

With the exception of Wilson, these inactive players are members of the 53-man roster who are not eligible to play against the Bucs. They will be reactivated on Monday.

Elsewhere on the roster front, Denver elevated running back Tyler Badie and defensive back Tanner McCalister from the practice squad to the game-day roster on Saturday.

The Broncos’ game against the Buccaneers will be regionally televised on Fox. Denver is considered a road underdog in Week 3.

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NFL fined P.J. Locke (twice) for sequence that upset Sean Payton

P.J. Locke got an earful from Sean Payton after he was penalized and slammed his helmet in Week 2. Now the NFL has fined the safety.

Denver Broncos safety P.J. Locke’s hit on Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Calvin Austin III in Week 2 proved to be a costly play.

Locke was penalized for unnecessary roughness after his hit on a defenseless receiver, then the safety slammed his helmet on the ground in frustration. After the penalty and outburst, Locke got an earful from Broncos coach Sean Payton on the sideline.

Now the NFL’s also letting him hear it in the form of fines.

Yes, plural fines — Locke was fined $13,972 for the hit (unnecessary roughness) and another $13,972 for removing his helmet (unsportsmanlike conduct), according to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero.

That’s a total of $27,944 worth of fines for Locke in Week 2.

Broncos center Luke Wattenberg was also fined $5,872 for a blindside block against the Steelers, an unnecessary roughness offense that was not penalized during the game. The NFL handed down that fine after reviewing Sunday’s film.

Last week, Denver safety Brandon Jones was fined $11,255 for unnecessary roughness and pass rusher Nik Bonitto was fined $8,791 for a roughing the passer penalty. Through two games this season, Broncos players have been fined a total of $53,862.

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Broncos’ 53-man roster for Sunday’s game vs. Buccaneers

Here’s a look at the Broncos’ 53-man roster ahead of today’s game against the Buccaneers.

After making several transactions last week, the Denver Broncos have updated their 53-man roster ahead of a Week 3 showdown with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

First, the Broncos placed right tackle Mike McGlinchey (knee) on injured reserve, ruling him out for at least four games. Denver then promoted pass rusher Dondrea Tillman from the practice squad to the active roster.

The Broncos filled Tillman’s old spot on the practice squad by signing pass rusher Andrew Farmer. Denver later added outside linebacker Baron Browning (foot) to the IR list, ruling him out at least four weeks. To fill Browning’s old spot, the Broncos promoted wide receiver Lil’Jordan Humphrey from the practice squad.

Following those moves, here’s a look at Denver’s updated 53-man roster for Week 3.

Denver Broncos 53-man roster

Position Name Number
QB Bo Nix 10
QB Jarrett Stidham 8
QB Zach Wilson 4
RB Javonte Williams 33
RB Jaleel McLaughlin 38
RB Blake Watson 25
RB Tyler Badie 28
FB Michael Burton  20
FB/TE Nate Adkins 45
TE Greg Dulcich 80
TE Adam Trautman 82
TE Lucas Krull 85
WR Courtland Sutton 14
WR Marvin Mims 19
WR Josh Reynolds 11
WR Troy Franklin 16
WR Devaughn Vele 17
WR Lil’Jordan Humphrey 84
OT Garett Bolles 72
OT Frank Crum 73
OT Alex Palczewski 63
OL Matt Peart 79
G/C Quinn Meinerz 77
G Ben Powers 74
C/G Luke Wattenberg 60
C/G Alex Forsyth 54
DE Zach Allen 99
DE John Franklin-Myers 98
DL D.J. Jones 93
DL Malcolm Roach 97
DL Eyioma Uwazurike 96
DL Jordan Jackson 94
OLB Jonathon Cooper 0
OLB Nik Bonitto 15
OLB Jonah Elliss 52
OLB Dondrea Tillman 92
ILB Alex Singleton 49
ILB Cody Barton 55
ILB Justin Strnad 40
ILB Kristian Welch 57
CB Pat Surtain 2
CB Ja’Quan McMillian 29
CB Riley Moss 21
CB Levi Wallace 39
CB Kris Abrams-Draine 31
CB Tremon Smith 1
DB Devon Key 26
DB Keidron Smith 43
S Brandon Jones 22
S P.J. Locke 6
S JL Skinner 34
S Tanner McCalister  30
K Wil Lutz 3
P Riley Dixon 9
LS Mitchell Fraboni 48

With a 53-man roster and 17-player practice squad, Denver has 70 players under contract. The Broncos have back-to-back road games on their schedule with the Bucs on deck followed by the New York Jets.

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Recapping the 4 roster moves Broncos made on Saturday

The Broncos placed Baron Browning on IR, promoted Lil’Jordan Humphrey to 53-man roster and elevated RB Tyler Badie and DB Tanner McCalister.

The Denver Broncos made several roster moves on Saturday ahead of their Week 3 showdown with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

The moves started when the Broncos placed outside linebacker Baron Browning (foot) on injured reserve, ruling him out for at least the next four games. The earliest Browning would be eligible to return would be a Week 7 road game against the New Orleans Saints on Thursday Night Football on Oct. 17.

To fill Browning’s former spot on the 53-man roster, Denver promoted wide receiver Lil’Jordan Humphrey from the practice squad to the active roster.

The Broncos also elevated running back Tyler Badie and defensive back Tanner McCalister from the practice squad to the game-day roster. Badie and McCalister will revert to the practice squad on Monday.

Broncos roster moves

1. OLB Browning Browning (foot) placed on IR
2. WR Lil’Jordan Humphrey promoted to 53-man roster
3. RB Tyler Badie elevated to game-day roster
4. DB Tanner McCalister elevated to game-day roster

Denver’s game against the Buccaneers will be regionally televised on Fox. The Broncos are considered underdogs on the road in Week 3.

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Broncos promote WR Lil’Jordan Humphrey to 53-man roster

The Broncos promoted WR Lil’Jordan Humphrey from the practice squad to the 53-man roster.

The Denver Broncos have promoted wide receiver Lil’Jordan Humphrey from the practice squad to the 53-man roster, the team announced Saturday.

Humphrey (6-4, 225 pounds) is a sixth-year wide receiver who played with the New Orleans Saints under Sean Payton from 2019-2021. He joined the Broncos last year and has hauled in 17 receptions for 212 yards and three touchdowns in 19 games (nine starts).

Denver had a spot open on the active roster for Humphrey after placing outside linebacker Baron Browning (foot) on injured reserve. Browning will now miss at least the next four games.

Elsewhere on the roster front, the Broncos also elevated running back Tyler Badie and defensive back Tanner McCalister from the practice squad to the game-day roster. Badie and McCalister will revert to the practice squad on Monday. Humphrey was fully promoted, so he’s staying on the active roster.

Denver will now have an open spot on the 17-player practice squad. The Broncos will likely fill that spot early next week.

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Recapping the 3 roster moves Broncos made Wednesday

The Broncos placed Mike McGlinchey on IR, promoted Dondrea Tillman to the 53-man roster and signed Andrew Farmer to the practice squad.

The Denver Broncos made three roster moves on Wednesday ahead of Sunday’s road game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

First, the Broncos placed right tackle Mike McGlinchey (knee) on injured reserve, ruling him out for at least four games. Alex Palczewski is the next man up to fill in while McGlinchey is sidelined.

Second, Denver promoted outside linebacker Dondrea Tillman from the practice squad to the 53-man roster. Tillman was likely elevated to provide depth while Baron Browning nurses a foot injury.

Third, the Broncos signed pass rusher Andrew Farmer to the practice squad to fill the spot vacated after Tillman’s promotion.

Broncos roster moves Wednesday

1. OT Mike McGlinchey placed on IR
2. OLB Dondrea Tillman promoted to 53-man roster
3. OLB Andrew Farmer signed to practice squad

Meanwhile, on the injury front, Browning was among four players held out of Wednesday’s practice. Denver will practice again on Thursday and Friday before releasing a final injury report with game statuses for Sunday’s showdown with the Bucs.

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