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Broncos sign 12 players to reserve/future contract

The Broncos signed 12 players to reserve/future contracts on Monday. They will officially join the 90-man offseason roster in March.

Following the conclusion of their 2023 season, the Denver Broncos have signed 12 players to reserve/future contracts.

Perhaps the most notable signing is that of quarterback Ben DiNucci, who spent all of the 2023 season on the practice squad and was elevated to Denver’s game-day roster three times.

With Russell Wilson expected to be released in March, DiNucci and Jarrett Stidham will be left as the Broncos’ two quarterbacks going into 2024. Denver will likely add at least one more QB, either through free agency or the draft (or both) this spring.

Players who were not on an active roster at the end of the season are eligible to sign reserve/future contracts (every player on the practice squad is eligible, for example). These players will officially join the 90-man offseason roster when the NFL’s new league year begins on March 13.

Here’s a look at the 12 players the Broncos have signed to future deals.

Broncos made 2 roster moves before Browns game

The Broncos elevated WR David Sills and NT Tyler Lancaster from the practice squad to the game-day roster for Week 12.

The Denver Broncos have elevated wide receiver David Sills and nose tackle Tyler Lancaster from the practice squad to the game-day roster for Sunday’s showdown with the Cleveland Browns.

This marks Sills’ third and final elevation of the season and Lancaster’s second elevation this year. They will both revert back to the practice squad on Monday

Each player on the practice squad can be elevated to the game-day roster up to three times during the season without having to clear waivers when returning to the practice squad after the game.

The Broncos have elevated tight end Lucas Krull and wide receiver Tre’Quan Smith once each from the practice squad this year. Two players currently on the active roster — receiver Lil’Jordan Humphrey and running back Dwayne Washington — were also elevated earlier this season before being promoted to the 53-man roster.

Sunday’s matchup will be regionally televised on select Fox stations and in-market fans can stream the game on fuboTV (try it free). Kickoff is scheduled for 2:05 p.m. MT.

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Broncos made several roster moves ahead of ‘Sunday Night Football’

The Broncos elevated WR David Sills from the practice squad to the game-day roster for a ‘Sunday Night Football’ clash against the Vikings.

The Denver Broncos made several roster moves earlier this week ahead of their Sunday Night Football showdown with the Minnesota Vikings.

First, the Broncos added safety Kareem Jackson back to the 53-man roster after the defensive back’s two-game suspension came to an end.

To make room for Jackson on the active roster, Denver waived defensive lineman Keondre Coburn. The Broncos seemingly to re-sign Coburn to the practice squad, but he chose to sign with the Kansas City Chiefs’ practice squad instead.

On the same day Denver waived Coburn, the team cut cornerback Reese Taylor from the practice squad, presumably making room for Coburn to potentially return. After Coburn opted to return to the Chiefs, the Broncos re-signed Taylor to the practice squad.

After making those transactions earlier this week, Denver also elevated wide receiver David Sills from the practice squad to the game-day roster on Saturday. Sills will revert back to the practice squad on Monday.

See a recap of the team’s roster moves below.

Broncos add 2 players to game-day roster for ‘Monday Night Football’

The Broncos elevated WR David Sills and TE Lucas Krull from the practice squad to the game-day roster for Monday Night Football in Buffalo.

The Denver Broncos have added two players to their game-day roster ahead of a Monday Night Football showdown with the Buffalo Bills.

The Broncos elevated wide receiver David Sills and tight end Lucas Krull from the practice squad to the game-day roster on Monday, the team announced. Both players will revert back to the practice squad on Tuesday.

Sills (6-3, 211 pounds) started his NFL career with the Buffalo Bills in 2019 as an undrafted free agent out of West Virginia. After being cut by the Bills, Sills went on to play for the New York Giants from 2019-2022. He totaled 13 receptions for 123 yards in 13 career games with the Giants.

Krull (6-6, 260 pounds) entered the league as an undrafted free agent out of Pittsburgh with the New Orleans Saints in 2022. After spending most of last season on New Orleans’ practice squad, Krull was cut by the Saints after training camp this summer.

Sills (No. 87) and Krull (No. 85) will likely play primarily on special teams against the Bills on Monday evening.

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Broncos confirm final 3 practice squad signings

The Broncos have filled their practice squad after officially signing WR Phillip Dorsett, TE Lucas Krull and WR David Sills.

The Denver Broncos announced the final three signings to their practice squad on Thursday, officially adding wide receivers Phillip Dorsett and David Sills as well as tight end Lucas Krull.

Dorsett (5-10, 192 pounds) is a 30-year-old speedy deep threat who had a brief stint with Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson while playing for the Seattle Seahawks in 2021.

Dorsett has spent time with six NFL teams, hauling in 151 receptions for 2,001 yards and 12 touchdowns in 92 career games. He won Super Bowl LIII with the New England Patriots following the 2018 season.

“We are pretty familiar with the player, and I was at his pro workout,” Payton said of Dorsett. “He gives you speed and transition.”

Sills (6-3, 211 pounds) is a 27-year-old receiver who spent the last four years with the New York Giants, playing in 13 games. He has totaled 13 receptions for 123 yards in his career.

Krull (6-6, 260 pounds) is a 25-year-old tight end who spent most of his rookie season on the New Orleans Saints’ practice squad in 2022. He appeared in just one game last season, playing 11 snaps.

Denver’s 17-player practice squad is now full. The Broncos previously announced their first 14 practice squad signings on Wednesday.

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Giants report card: How we graded Big Blue in Week 3 preseason loss

The New York Giants fell to the New York Jets, 32-24, in Week 3 of the preseason and the Giants Wire team grades reflect that performance.

The New York Giants closed out their 2023 preseason schedule with a 32-24 loss to the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey on Saturday night.

Here’s how we graded the Giants on the game by unit.

Stock up, down after Giants’ 32-24 preseason loss to Jets

Whose stock is up and whose is down following the New York Giants’ loss to the New York Jets in Week 3 of the preseason?

The New York Giants closed out their preseason with an injury-riddled 32-24 loss to the New York Jets on Saturday night.

The game itself — and the injuries — were overshadowed by the Jets debut of quarterback Aaron Rodgers, who got into it with Giants linebacker Jihad Ward at one point. Both refused to talk about the incident after the game.

For several players, it was their final opportunity to earn a spot on the 53-man roster and, potentially, the final game of their career. Others played hard and opened eyes, potentially earning them a roster spot — either with the Giants or elsewhere.

Whose stock is up and whose is down after the preseason loss? Let’s take a look.

Giants fall to Jets, 32-24, in Week 3 of preseason: 7 takeaways

The New York Giants fell to the New York Jets in Week 3 of the preseason and here are 7 quick takeaways from the game.

The New York Giants dropped their preseason finale to the New York Jets, 32-24, on Saturday night at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

Here are seven takeaways from the final game of their exhibition season.

Giants fall to Jets in preseason finale as injuries pile up

The New York Giants dropped their preseason finale to the New York Jets and lost several players to injury in the process.

The New York Giants faced off against the New York Jets on Saturday night at MetLife Stadium in the final preseason game for both teams.

The game held significance in several ways. It was the Jets debut for superstar quarterback Aaron Rodgers and the final game for many young hopefuls on both sides who are competing for roster spots to strut their stuff as final cuts are due Tuesday afternoon.

The Giants, as the ‘home’ team, wore their blue jerseys while the Jets wore all white. Two veterans — wide receiver Sterling Shepard and linebacker Jihad Ward — served as game captains for Big Blue.

Gametime temperature was a balmy 84 degrees with 49 percent humidity and a slight wind of six miles per hour.

Studs and duds from Giants’ preseason loss vs. Jets

The New York Giants fell to the New York Jets, 32-24, on Saturday night and here’s a look at the studs and duds from the game.

The New York Giants closed out their preseason on Saturday night with a 32-24 loss to the New York Jets, but that’s not the story of the night.

With reserves heavily featured and fighting for roster spots, the Giants saw seven players fall to injury. The vast majority of those didn’t return and a couple looked severe.

How that influences the team’s decisions on Tuesday remains to be seen but it will likely result in some waiver claims.

As far as the game itself, it was a typical late-preseason contest with more bad football than good.

Here is a look at several studs and duds (and studly duds) from Saturday night’s preseason loss.