ICYMI: The Broncos promoted WR Kendall Hinton from the practice squad to the 53-man roster.
After placing three players on injured reserve on Monday, the Denver Broncos filled one of their newly-opened roster spots by promoting wide receiver Kendall Hinton from the practice squad.
Hinton (6-0, 195 pounds) spent the first five weeks of the season on the practice squad and was elevated the league-max three times to the team’s game-day roster, reverting to the practice squad after each game.
After using up Hinton’s three elevations early in the season, the Broncos could not add him to the 53-man roster last week because of roster constraints caused by injuries.
Now with more space on the roster, Denver called up Hinton on Monday, and he’s likely here to stay on the active roster.
Hinton has caught four passes for 86 yards so far this season with an impressive average of 21.5 yards per reception.
To fill Hinton’s former spot on the practice squad, the Broncos brought back receiver Trinity Benson, who was traded to the Detroit Lions in 2021 and then failed to make Detroit’s final roster this summer.
The Denver Broncos have elevated two players from the practice squad to the game-day roster for their showdown with the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 4.
Denver elevated wide receiver Kendall Hinton and guard Netane Muti, the team announced on Saturday evening.
This marks the third and final time Hinton can be elevated to the game-day roster without having to clear waivers to revert to the practice squad on Monday. If Hinton is called up to the active roster again this season, the receiver would have to be waived to be eligible to return to the practice squad.
For Muti, Sunday will mark the second time he’s been elevated from the practice squad this year. He can do so one more time this season.
Hinton was elevated this week with fellow receiver Tyrie Cleveland (hamstring) ruled out for the Raiders game. Muti was elevated after fellow guard Quinn Meinerz (hamstring) was ruled out for Week 4.
The Broncos elevated DL Jonathan Harris and WR Kendall Hinton from the practice squad to the game day roster for SNF.
The Denver Broncos have elevated two players from the practice squad to the game day roster for a Sunday Night Football showdown with the San Francisco 49ers in Week 3.
Denver elevated defensive lineman Jonathan Harris and wide receiver Kendall Hinton, the team announced. Players on the practice squad can be elevated to the game day roster up to three times per season without having to clear waivers to return to the practice squad after the game.
This is the second Hinton has been elevated this year and the first time Harris has been called up for a game.
Hinton was elevated this week after Jerry Jeudy (ribs/shoulder), KJ Hamler (knee/hip) and Tyrie Cleveland (hamstring) were all listed as “questionable” on Friday’s injury report.
Broncos defensive linemen Mike Purcell (elbow) and Dre’Mont Jones (neck) are also questionable this week, which likely explains why Harris was elevated for SNF.
Sunday’s game will be nationally televised on NBC.
The Denver Broncos have elevated two players from the practice squad to the game-day roster ahead of Sunday’s showdown with the Houston Texans.
With KJ Hamler (knee/hip) ruled out for Week 2, Denver called up Kendall Hinton from the practice squad. This is the first time Hinton has been elevated this year.
Additionally, with Quinn Meinerz (hamstring) also ruled out, the Broncos elevated guard Netane Muti to the game day roster. This is also Muti’s first elevation this season.
Players on the practice squad can be elevated to the game-day roster up to three times per season without having to clear waivers in order to return to the practice squad after the game.
Graham Glasgow is expected to start at guard in the place of Meinerz this week — Muti was called up to provide more depth.
Hinton’s competition for snaps on offense will include Montrell Washington, who might be the favorite to step up in Hamler’s absence.
Sunday’s game will begin at 2:25 p.m. MT on CBS (how to watch).
The Broncos should bring these 16 players back on the practice squad if they clear waivers.
After making 27 roster moves over the last two days, the Denver Broncos will be allowed to build a 16-player practice squad on Wednesday after players clear waivers.
If these 16 players clear waivers after being cut by Denver, the Broncos should bring them back on the practice squad for the 2022 season.
If he clears waivers, Kendall Hinton should be a top candidate for the Broncos’ practice squad.
The Denver Broncos have waived wide receiver Kendall Hinton, according to a report from KUSA-TV’s Mike Klis.
Hinton (6-0, 195 pounds) became a fan favorite after he was called up from the practice squad as an emergency quarterback in Week 12 against the New Orleans Saints during the 2020 season.
Due to COVID-19 policies, all four of Denver’s quarterbacks at the time were ruled ineligible to play against the Saints, so the Broncos turned to Hinton. The game did not go well as Hinton was beat up and threw more interceptions than completions, but fans appreciated the receiver’s willingness to take on an impossible situation.
As a receiver, Hinton hauled in 15 receptions for 175 yards and one touchdown last season. The Broncos have a crowded wide receiver depth chart so there wasn’t room for Hinton on the 53-man roster this year, but he will be a top candidate for the practice squad if he clears waivers.
We are tracking all of the team’s roster moves on this page.
These special guests took in the Broncos’ practice in preparation for Saturday’s game against the Minnesota Vikings. After practice, several Denver players stayed to sign autographs and speak with the military members, including quarterback Russell Wilson, wide receiver Kendall Hinton and offensive tackle Garett Bolles, among others.
After practice, USAA and the Broncos partnered to put on its annual Salute to Service boot camp, where the military personnel were greeted by Denver legend Rod Smith and several local and national USAA representatives.
Former Broncos wide receiver Rod Smith speaks to military members and their families
After a rousing introduction, all in attendance participated in drills similar to those run at the NFL combine. Drills included a long throw contest, the shuttle, a 40-yard dash and the long jump.
“It was really good having the opportunity to come here, to practice how the NFL [does],” said Army participant Gideon Adomah. “My best was the 40 yard dash. I ran a 4.80-something. That was kind of slow for me. I was expecting something better, like a 4.1.”
Adomah, originally from Ghana, said that this was his first exposure to the NFL in his life. “It was my first time throwing a football, so I learned something today,” he said.
According to Dave Morrisey, senior relationship advisor to the United States Air Force Academy for USAA, there were personnel from several bases in Colorado, including Fort Carson, Schriever Space Force Base, Francis E. Warren Air Force Base and Peterson Air Force Base.
“[My highlight of the day] was definitely the players appreciating us. It’s great to get support that is unseen sometimes,” said Nick Nelson, staff sergeant in the United States Air Force. “It is support we don’t see often, you know, everyday when we go to work. [For the players], it shows what they’re playing for. They go and put it all on the line, just like we do.”
Broncos legend Rod Smith watches as military members participate in the 40-yard dash.A military member participates in the long throw contest during USAA’s Salute to Service boot camp
The Broncos will have to make some tough decisions at WR when they trim the roster down to 53 players.
Even after losing Tim Patrick to a season-ending knee injury, the Denver Broncos have a crowded wide receiver room entering the final week of preseason.
Courtland Sutton and Jerry Jeudy top the team’s depth chart, with KJ Hamler the presumed favorite to win WR3 duties this season. Behind them, fifth-round draft pick Montrell Washington also seems like a lock as the team’s return specialist.
If the Broncos carry six receivers, there’s only room for two more after those presumed locks.
The candidates for the final two spots include fan favorite Kendall Hinton, special teams ace Tyrie Cleveland and summer risers Brandon Johnson, Seth Williams and Jalen Virgil.
“It’s funny, every time you think somebody is going to separate themselves, another guy steps up,” coach Nathaniel Hackett said of the competition at WR. “It’s not necessary that anybody is taking a step back, it’s that other people are stepping up. As a coach, that’s what you’re trying to create at all positions. So, I think it is very close.
“I think those guys are really working hard and they’re getting a great understanding of the pass game and what we are trying to accomplish. I think that’s what is good to see and it’s a positive problem to have for us.”
Denver will play a final preseason game against the Minnesota Vikings on Saturday before finalizing a 53-man roster by the following Tuesday. The receivers that don’t make the active roster could be candidates for the practice squad — if they’re not claimed off waivers by other teams.
