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10 free agent/practice squad safeties Broncos could sign after Kareem Jackson suspension

With Kareem Jackson suspended and P.J. Locke injured, the Broncos should add more depth at safety this week.

After losing Kareem Jackson to a suspension for the second time this season, the Denver Broncos are suddenly thin at safety.

P.J. Locke filled in at strong safety during Jackson’s two-game suspension earlier this year, but Locke is now dealing with an ankle injury. Even if Locke is able to play against the Cleveland Browns on Sunday, the Broncos will want to add more depth at the position.

Delarrin Turner-Yell has been good on special teams this season, but he’s been a huge liability in the secondary. Denver can’t afford to lean on Turner-Yell if Locke misses any games during Jackson’s suspension, and rookie JL Skinner has been inactive for all but one game this year.

To add more depth at safety, the Broncos should look to the free agent market. In addition to considering street free agents, Denver could also sign a player off another team’s practice squad. Here’s a quick list of 10 safeties the Broncos might consider signing.

Two former Browns sign with the Steelers Thursday

Former Browns getting second and third chances around the league used to be rare. Much more common now:

As the Cleveland Browns have slowly pulled themselves out of the dregs of the NFL landscape, more and more former players are finding the ability to stick around the league. At one point, only a few former Browns scattered the league. A lot of Johnny Manziel, Justin Gilbert and Brandon Weeden making it six or fewer years in the league.

There, of course, were the Mitchell Schwartz, Alex Mack and Joe Hadens who went on to be successful after playing for the struggling squad in Cleveland.

Constant turnover in the front office and coaching staff of the Browns often led to roster turnover before players got a chance to solidify themselves in the league.

Two more former Cleveland players found their way to a division rival on Thursday:

Avery was drafted by the Browns in 2018 before being dealt to Philadelphia in 2019. That trade gave the team an extra fourth-round pick in the 2021 NFL draft where they selected James Hudson III. Avery played 18 games for Cleveland collecting 4.5 sacks, five tackles for loss and 14 quarterback hits.

With the Eagles for 35 games, Avery only added three sacks, six tackles for loss and 10 more quarterback hits.

Joseph was signed by Cleveland in Andrew Berry’s first year as the team’s general manager after being a first-round pick in 2016. in 14 games for the Browns, Joseph had one interception, two fumble recoveries and one forced fumble.

He signed to return to Las Vegas but was waived by the team. He spent time on Pittsburgh’s practice squad in 2021 and played in two games.

Steelers practice squad: Pittsburgh protects former Karl Joseph, 3 others for Week 11

The NFL carried over some successful rules from the 2020 season, including practice squad protections. Teams can protect up to four of the most valued players on their practice squad each week, preventing them from being signed by other teams. Teams …

The NFL carried over some successful rules from the 2020 season, including practice squad protections. Teams can protect up to four of the most valued players on their practice squad each week, preventing them from being signed by other teams.

Teams that play on Sundays can designate protected players each Tuesday at 4 p.m. Teams that play on Mondays designate players each Wednesday. Protected players are not eligible to sign with another team until after that week’s game.

Here are the four players the Pittsburgh Steelers protected on their practice squad for Week 11 versus the Los Angeles Chargers:

Steelers practice squad: Pittsburgh protects former Karl Joseph, 3 others for Week 10

The Steelers protected three players, including Karl Joseph, for their Week 10 matchup with the Lions.

The NFL carried over some successful rules from the 2020 season, including practice squad protections. Teams can protect up to four of the most valued players on their practice squad each week, preventing them from being signed by other teams.

Teams that play on Sundays can designate protected players each Tuesday at 4 p.m. Teams that play on Mondays designated players each Wednesday.

The Steelers protected safety Karl Joseph, tight end Kevin Rader and wide receivers Anthony Miller and Steve Sims. These four are not eligible to sign with another team until after Sunday’s game.

With Chase Claypool designated week-to-week with a toe injury, Miller or Sims could be elevated and appear in their first Steelers game versus the Lions.

The Pittsburgh Steelers host the winless Detroit Lions on Sunday.

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Steelers practice squad: Pittsburgh protects former Karl Joseph, 2 others for Week 9

The Steelers protected three players, including Karl Joseph, for their Week 9 brawl with the Bears.

The NFL carried over some successful rules from the 2020 season, including practice squad protections. Teams can protect up to four of the most valued players on their practice squad each week, preventing them from being signed by other teams.

Teams that play on Sundays can designate protected players each Tuesday at 4 p.m.

Pittsburgh protected defensemen Karl Joseph, wide receiver Anthony Miller and tight end Kevin Rader. These three are not eligible to sign with another team until after Sunday’s game.

Missing from the usual practice squad lineup is defensive lineman Taco Charlton who was elevated to the 53-man roster after the Melvin Ingram trade.

This week, the Steelers host the 3-5 Chicago Bears.

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Steelers practice squad: Pittsburgh protects former Browns DB Karl Joseph, 3 others for Week 8

The Steelers protected four players, including former Browns DB Karl Joseph, for their Week 8 brawl with Cleveland.

The NFL carried over some successful rules from the 2020 season, including practice squad protections. Teams can protect up to four of the most valued players on their practice squad each week, preventing them from being signed by other teams.

Teams that play on Sundays can designate protected players each Tuesday at 4 p.m.

For the second week, the Steelers protected defensemen Karl Joseph and Taco Charlton, along with wide receivers Anthony Miller and Steven Sims. These four are not eligible to sign with another team until after Sunday’s game.

This week, Pittsburgh travels to Cleveland to take on the Browns on Halloween.

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Steelers practice squad: Pittsburgh’s protects 4 PS players for Week 6

Here are the four players the Pittsburgh Steelers protected for their Week 6 matchup with the Seattle Seahawks.

The NFL carried over some successful rules from the 2020 season, including practice squad protections. Teams can protect up to four of the most valued players on their practice squad each week, preventing them from being signed by other teams.

Teams that play on Sundays can designate protected players each Tuesday at 4 p.m.

For the fourth straight week, the Steelers protected defensemen Karl Joseph and Taco Charlton. Newly-signed wide receiver Anthony Miller was also protected, along with fellow pass-catcher Steven Sims. These four are not eligible to sign with another team until after Sunday’s game.

This week, Pittsburgh plays host to the 2-3 Seattle Seahawks on Sunday Night Football.

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Steelers practice squad: Pittsburgh’s protects 4 PS players for Week 5

Here are the four players the Pittsburgh Steelers protected for their Week 5 matchup with the Denver Broncos.

The NFL carried over some successful rules from the 2020 season, including practice squad protections. Teams can protect up to four of the most valued players on their practice squad each week, preventing them from being signed by other teams.

Teams that play on Sundays can designate protected players each Tuesday at 4 p.m.

For the third straight week, the Steelers protected former Cleveland Browns defensive back Karl Joseph and defensive lineman Taco Charlton. Wide receiver Cody White and tackle Chaz Green were also protected. These four are not eligible to sign with another team until after Sunday’s game.

Pittsburgh plays host to the 3-1 Denver Broncos on Sunday at 1 p.m. eastern.

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Steelers practice squad: Pittsburgh’s protects 3 PS players for Week 4

Here are the three players the Pittsburgh Steelers protected for their Week 4 matchup with the Green Bay Packers.

The NFL carried over some successful rules from the 2020 season, including practice squad protections. Teams can protect up to four of the most valued players on their practice squad each week, preventing them from being signed by other teams.

Teams that play on Sundays can designate protected players each Tuesday at 4 p.m.

For the second straight week, the Steelers protected former Raiders defensive back Karl Joseph, defensive lineman Taco Charlton and running back Jaylen Samuels. These three are not eligible to sign with another team until after Sunday’s game.

Pittsburgh heads northwest for their rumble with the 2-1 Green Bay Packers this Sunday, Oct. 3 at 4:25 eastern.

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Steelers practice squad: Taco Charlton, Karl Joseph among Pittsburgh’s protections for Week 3

Taco Charlton, Karl Joseph are among the 4 Steelers PS protections this week.

The NFL carried over some successful rules from the 2020 season, including practice squad protections. Teams can protect up to four of the most valued players on their practice squad each week, preventing them from being signed by other teams.

Teams that play on Sundays can designate protected players each Tuesday at 4 p.m.

The Steelers protected former Raiders defensive back Karl Joseph and newly-signed defensive end Taco Charlton. Running back Jaylen Samuels and linebacker Derrek Tuszka round out Week 3 protections. These four are not eligible to sign with another team until after Sunday’s game.

Pittsburgh welcomes the AFC North rival Cincinnati Bengals for its second consecutive home game this Sunday, Sept. 26.

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