Broncos’ updated 17-player practice squad after roster moves

Michael Burton up, Keidron Smith down. Here’s a look at the Broncos’ updated practice squad.

The Denver Broncos made a change to their practice squad this week.

The first domino fell on Tuesday when the Broncos waived safety Keidron Smith from the active roster. Denver then promoted fullback Michael Burton from the practice squad to the 53-man roster on Wednesday.

After he cleared waivers, Smith re-joined the team on the practice squad on Thursday. Burton and Smith essentially swapped places this week.

The NFL’s standard practice squad size limit is 16 players, but there’s an exception that allows an extra international player to not count against the limit. For Denver, Australian tight end Thomas Yassmin is an exception, giving the Broncos a 17-player practice squad.

So here’s the full list of 17 players on the squad after the recent moves.

Broncos 17-player practice squad

  1. RB Blake Watson
  2. WR Michael Bandy
  3. WR David Sills
  4. WR A.T. Perry
  5. TE Donald Parham
  6. TE Thomas Yassmin
  7. OT Cam Fleming
  8. OL Nick Garguilo
  9. DT Jordan Miller
  10. DL Matt Henningsen
  11. OLB Andrew Farmer
  12. LB Kwon Alexander
  13. LB Zach Cunningham
  14. CB Reese Taylor
  15. DB Quinton Newsome
  16. DB Tanner McCalister
  17. DB Keidron Smith 

Two players can be elevated from the practice squad to the game-day roster each week.

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Broncos’ updated 17-player practice squad after roster moves

Here’s a look at the Broncos’ updated 17-player practice squad following a flurry of roster moves last week.

The Denver Broncos made a flurry of roster moves last week, including multiple changes to the practice squad.

The Broncos cut defensive back Tanner McCalister and running back Blake Watson from the active roster and signed them to the practice squad. To make room for McCalister and Watson, Denver cut center Dieter Eiselen and receiver Kaden Davis from the practice squad.

Following those transactions, the practice squad is full.

The NFL’s standard practice squad size limit is 16 players, but there’s an exception that allows an extra international player to not count against the limit. For Denver, Australian tight end Thomas Yassmin is an exception, giving the Broncos a 17-player practice squad.

So here’s the full list of 17 players on the squad after the recent moves.

Broncos 17-player practice squad

  1. RB Blake Watson
  2. WR Michael Bandy
  3. WR David Sills
  4. WR A.T. Perry
  5. TE Donald Parham
  6. TE Thomas Yassmin
  7. OT Cam Fleming
  8. OL Nick Garguilo
  9. OL Calvin Throckmorton
  10. DT Jordan Miller
  11. DL Matt Henningsen
  12. OLB Andrew Farmer
  13. LB Kwon Alexander
  14. LB Zach Cunningham (pictured)
  15. CB Reese Taylor
  16. DB Quinton Newsome
  17. DB Tanner McCalister

Two players can be elevated from the practice squad each week.

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Broncos elevate 2 players from practice squad, including an ex-Saints linebacker

The Broncos elevated ex-Saints LB Kwon Alexander and OL Calvin Throckmorton from the practice squad to the game-day roster ahead of ‘TNF.’

Sean Payton isn’t the only former Saint facing his former team tonight.

The Denver Broncos have elevated inside linebacker Kwon Alexander and offensive lineman Calvin Throckmorton from the practice squad to the active roster for a Thursday Night Football showdown with the New Orleans Saints, the team announced Thursday.

Players can be elevated up to three times during the season without having to clear waivers to return to the practice squad. This marks the second elevation for Throckmorton and the first for Alexander, a former Saint.

Throckmorton will provide more depth at center after Luke Wattenberg (ankle) was placed on injured reserve. Alexander will serve as a backup linebacker and special teams player after the Broncos parted ways with Kristian Welch earlier this week.

Alexander and Throckmorton will revert back to the practice squad following Thursday’s game. Denver also re-signed defensive back Tanner McCalister to the practice squad today.

The Broncos’ game against the Saints will be streamed exclusively on Amazon’s Prime Video. Playing on the road, Denver is considered a slight underdog in Week 7.

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Broncos elevate 2 players from practice squad for Chargers game

The Broncos elevated OT Cam Fleming and G/C Calvin Throckmorton from the practice squad to the game-day roster for Week 6.

The Denver Broncos have elevated offensive tackle Cam Fleming and guard/center Calvin Throckmorton from the practice squad to the game-day roster for Sunday’s showdown with the Los Angeles Chargers, the team announced Saturday.

Players can be elevated up to three times during the season without having to clear waivers to return to the practice squad. This marks the first elevations for both Throckmorton and Fleming (who was just signed earlier this week).

With right tackle Alex Palczewski (ankle) ruled out this week and Mike McGlinchey still on injured reserve, Fleming will likely serve as a backup swing tackle against the Chargers. Throckmorton will provide more depth at center after Luke Wattenberg (ankle) was placed on injured reserve.

Throckmorton and Fleming will revert back to the practice squad on Monday.

Denver’s game against Los Angeles will be regionally televised on CBS. Despite playing at home with a three-game winning streak, the Broncos are considered underdogs against the Chargers this week.

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4 new Broncos players pick their jersey numbers

New Broncos players OL Dieter Eiselen (70), OT Cam Fleming (71), WR Kaden Davis (81) and WR A.T. Perry (87) picked their jersey numbers.

The Denver Broncos had a busy week making changes to the practice squad, bringing in four new players. Those new arrivals have now picked their jersey numbers.

Broncos center/guard Dieter Eiselen picked No. 70, which hasn’t been worn by a Denver player in a regular season game since former tackle Bobby Massie in 2021.

Returning tackle Cam Fleming picked No. 71, the number he wore with the New England Patriots to begin his career. He later switched to No. 75 with the Dallas Cowboys and New York Giants and then wore No. 73 with the Broncos from 2021-2023.

Returning wide receiver Kaden Davis picked No. 81, which was previously worn by receiver Tre’Quan Smith last fall and by Tim Patrick before that.

New receiver A.T. Perry picked No. 87, which was famously worn by former receiver Ed McCaffrey and most recently worn by receiver David Sills.

Broncos players pick jersey numbers

  • OL Dieter Eiselen: 70
  • OT Cam Fleming: 71
  • WR Kaden Davis: 81
  • WR A.T. Perry: 87

Denver’s 17-player practice squad is now full.

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Broncos’ updated 17-player practice squad after flurry of roster moves

Here’s a look at the Broncos’ updated 17-player practice squad following a flurry of roster moves this week.

The Denver Broncos made a flurry of roster moves this week, including seven changes to the practice squad.

First, the Broncos promoted inside linebacker Levelle Bailey from the practice squad to the active roster. To fill Bailey’s former spot, Denver signed wide receiver A.T. Perry.

The Broncos also signed offensive tackle Cam Fleming, center Dieter Eiselen and wide receiver Kaden Davis to the practice squad. To make room for those three players, Denver released running back Salvon Ahmed and defensive back Quinton Newsome and placed offensive tackle Will Sherman on the practice squad/injured list.

The 17-player practice squad and 53-man roster are now both full.

The NFL’s standard practice squad size limit is 16 players, but there’s an exception that allows an extra international player to not count against the limit. For Denver, Australian tight end Thomas Yassmin is an exception, giving the Broncos a 17-player practice squad.

So here’s the full list of 17 players on the squad after the recent moves.

Broncos 17-player practice squad

  1. WR Michael Bandy
  2. WR David Sills
  3. WR Kaden Davis
  4. WR A.T. Perry
  5. TE Donald Parham
  6. TE Thomas Yassmin
  7. OT Cam Fleming
  8. C Dieter Eiselen
  9. OL Nick Garguilo
  10. OL Calvin Throckmorton
  11. DT Jordan Miller
  12. DL Matt Henningsen
  13. OLB Andrew Farmer
  14. LB Kwon Alexander
  15. LB Zach Cunningham
  16. CB Reese Taylor
  17. DB Tanner McCalister

Two players can be elevated from the practice squad each week.

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Recapping the 7 roster moves Broncos made on Tuesday

The Broncos made one change to the 53-man roster and six moves on the practice squad on Tuesday.

The Denver Broncos had a busy Tuesday, making seven moves.

First, the Broncos promoted inside linebacker Levelle Bailey from the practice squad to the 53-man roster. There was room for Bailey on the active roster after running back Tyler Badie (back) was placed on injured reserve last week.

After that, Denver added three players to the practice squad.

The Broncos signed offensive tackle Cam Fleming, center Dieter Eiselen and wide receiver Kaden Davis.

To make room for those three new players on the 17-player practice squad, Denver released running back Salvon Ahmed and defensive back Quinton Newsome and placed offensive tackle Will Sherman on the practice squad/injury list.

Broncos roster moves

1. LB Levelle Bailey promoted to 53-man roster
2. OT Cam Fleming signed to practice squad
3. C Dieter Eiselen signed to practice squad
4. WR Kaden Davis signed to practice squad
5. OL Will Sherman placed on practice squad/injured list
6. RB Salvon Ahmed cut from practice squad
7. CB Quinton Newsome cut from practice squad

More moves could be on the way later this week. Denver running back Audric Estime is eligible to return from IR this week and right tackle Alex Palczewski and center Luke Wattenberg are both dealing with ankle injuries. The Broncos might do some more roster shuffling ahead of Sunday’s game against the Los Angeles Chargers.

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Broncos place practice squad OT Will Sherman on injury list

The Broncos placed OT Will Sherman (ankle) on their practice squad injury list on Tuesday.

The offensive line injuries keep coming for the Denver Broncos.

The Broncos placed backup offensive tackle Will Sherman (ankle) on the team’s practice squad injury list on Tuesday, according to KUSA-TV’s Mike Klis. The injury happened during practice last week.

Sherman (6-4, 300 pounds) joined the Broncos in 2022 after previously competing on the practice squad of the New England Patriots in 2021. He spent last season on Denver’s practice squad and is yet to make his NFL debut.

The Broncos also lost fill-in starting right tackle Alex Palczewski and starting center Luke Wattenberg to ankle injuries this week. Denver signed tackle Cam Fleming and center Dieter Eiselen to the practice squad to add more depth while Palczewski and Wattenberg are sidelined.

Broncos right tackle Mike McGlinchey (knee) will be eligible to return from injured reserve next week. In the meantime, Matt Peart (right tackle) and Alex Forsyth (center) are likely the next men up on the offensive line.

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Broncos bringing back familiar face at offensive tackle

After losing right tackle Alex Palczewski to an ankle injury, the Broncos are signing veteran Cam Fleming to their practice squad.

After losing right tackle Alex Palczewski to an ankle injury against the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday, the Denver Broncos are bringing back a familiar face to provide more depth on the offensive line.

The Broncos are signing veteran swing tackle Cam Fleming to their practice squad, according to a report from KUSA-TV’s Mike Klis. Fleming (6-5, 320 pounds) worked out for Denver last month after the team lost Mike McGlinchey to a knee injury.

McGlinchey will be eligible to return from injured reserve next week. In the meantime, Matt Peart will likely be the next man up at right tackle if Palczewski is not able to play against the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 6.

Fleming, 32, played for the Broncos from 2021-2023, splitting time between right tackle and left tackle. He started 20 games in three seasons.

Palczewski and center Luke Wattenberg both suffered ankle injuries against the Raiders. Denver coach Sean Payton was not forthcoming when asked about the offensive line injuries on Monday.

“We’ll see how the week unfolds relative to our own guys,” Payton said.

NFL Network reported on Sunday that Palczewski is believed to have suffered a high ankle sprain. If that report is accurate, Palczewski might be a candidate for a four-game stint on IR.

The Broncos are also set to sign wide receiver Kaden Davis to its practice squad this week. Denver will have to make a pair of corresponding moves to make room for Fleming and Davis on the 17-player practice squad.

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Steelers signing former Broncos offensive tackle

The Steelers are signing former Broncos offensive tackle Calvin Anderson after losing Troy Fautanu to a knee injury.

The Pittsburgh Steelers are signing veteran offensive tackle Calvin Anderson, 28, after losing Troy Fautanu to a knee injury, according to a report from NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo.

Anderson (6-5, 305 pounds) entered the league as an undrafted free agent out of Texas with the New England Patriots in 2019. After being waived by the Patriots, Anderson was picked up by the New York Jets, who placed him on their practice squad to begin the 2019 season.

The Denver Broncos signed Anderson off the Jets’ practice squad to their active roster four games into the 2019 campaign. He went on to spend the next three seasons with the Broncos, serving as a backup swing tackle.

Anderson dressed for 41 games in Denver, earning 12 starts. After his contract expired with the Broncos in 2023, Anderson returned to the Patriots. He appeared in five games last fall, earning two starts. New England released him from injured reserve in August and Anderson will now get a fresh start in Pittsburgh.

After losing Mike McGlinchey to a knee injury, Denver brought in tackles Braeden Daniels and Cameron Fleming for workouts but did not sign either of them. Alex Palczewski started in the place of McGlinchey on Sunday and he played well, so the Broncos seem set at the position for now.

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