Tag: Lil’Jordan Humphrey

Broncos making roster moves ahead of Packers game

The Broncos made two roster moves earlier this week and two more moves could be on deck.

The Denver Broncos will have made several changes to the 53-man roster by the time Sunday’s game against the Green Bay Packers arrives.

The Broncos already made two roster moves earlier this week when wide receiver Lil’Jordan Humphrey was promoted from the practice squad to the 53-man roster and fellow receiver Michael Bandy was re-signed to the practice squad on Wednesday.

Bandy was cut from the practice squad last week to make room for Humphrey, who was cut from the active roster to make room for tight end Greg Dulcich to come off injured reserve.

After the team cut pass rusher Frank Clark, Humphrey is now back on the active roster and Bandy is back on the practice squad. Looking ahead, the Broncos likely have two more roster moves on deck ahead of Sunday’s game against the Packers.

Denver is expected to elevate pass rusher Baron Browning (knee) from the reserve/physically unable to perform list to the 53-man roster. To do so, the Broncos will need to create a spot on the roster for Browning.

One potential way Denver could open up a spot would be to place Dulcich back on injured reserve after he suffered another hamstring injury in Week 6. Dulcich going on IR and Browning returning to the active roster are two potential moves to watch for this weekend.

Two other players to keep an eye on are running back Hassan Hall and tight end John Samuel Shenker, who tired out for the team on Tuesday. Neither player has been signed at the time of publication, but they might be considered for the practice squad or reserve/future contracts later this season.

Broncos release WR Lil’Jordan Humphrey, hope to re-sign him to practice squad

The Broncos released WR Lil’Jordan Humphrey, but he is a candidate to return on the practice squad.

The Denver Broncos released wide receiver Lil’Jordan Humphrey on Wednesday, but it will be a procedural move if other NFL teams don’t get in the way.

The Broncos already created an open spot for Humphrey on their practice squad when they released wide receiver Michael Bandy on Tuesday. Now, so long as no other teams sign him, Denver can re-sign Humphrey to the practice squad with the open spot created by Bandy’s release.

The timing of Humphrey’s demotion to the practice squad likely suggests that a pass-catcher is about to return to the 53-man roster. Broncos tight end Greg Dulcich (hamstring) is still on injured reserve at the time of publication, but he’s listed as questionable on the injury report for Thursday’s game.

After releasing Humphrey, Denver now has an open spot on the active roster for Dulcich to officially return from IR in time for a Week 6 showdown with the Kansas City Chiefs. That move could become official on Thursday.

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WATCH: Russell Wilson throws TD pass to Lil’Jordan Humphrey

Lil’Jordan Humphrey catches a 5-yard touchdown pass from Russell Wilson and the Broncos have their first score under Sean Payton!

Not bad for a practice squad wide receiver!

One day after being elevated from the practice squad to the game-day roster, Denver Broncos wide receiver Lil’Jordan Humphrey caught a five-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Russell Wilson on Sunday afternoon.

Here’s video of the play, courtesy of the team’s official Twitter page:

Denver kicker Wil Lutz missed the ensuring extra point attempt and the Broncos are now trailing the Las Vegas Raiders 7-6 late in the first quarter.

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8 ex-Saints reunited with Sean Payton on Broncos’ roster

Broncos coach Sean Payton has brought in eight former Saints who played for him in New Orleans. Here’s the full list.

Since becoming the Denver Broncos’ head coach in February, Sean Payton has signed several former New Orleans Saints. The veteran coach also traded for a former Saints during the draft, acquiring tight end Adam Trautman in April.

The ex-Saints coach has also signed seven former New Orleans players as free agents. In addition to Trautman, Payton also brought in fellow tight end Chris Manhertz, who is known for his blocking ability.

Denver has also signed former Saints wide receivers Marquez Callaway and Lil’Jordan Humphrey, plus running backs Tony Jones and Dwayne Washington. To block for those running backs, fullback Michael Burton was also signed.

On special teams, Payton signed kicker Brett Maher, who kicked for the Saints in 2021.

Additionally, the Broncos have a ninth former Saint, defensive lineman Jordan Jackson, but he played in New Orleans last fall when Payton was taking a break from coaching.

Here’s a look at each former Saint who reunited with Broncos coach Sean Payton in Denver.

2 ex-Saints WRs getting another chance under Sean Payton with Broncos

Reunited with Sean Payton, Broncos wide receivers Marquez Callaway and Lil’Jordan Humphrey will aim to impress during preseason.

After joining the Denver Broncos in February, new head coach Sean Payton went on to sign several former New Orleans Saints players, including a pair of wide receivers.

Payton signed Marquez Callaway, who had a breakout season under Payton in 2021, and Lil’Jordan Humphrey, who started four games in 2021. Both receivers will now get a second chance with the coach on a new team.

“They have size, they understand the offense, and they are guys that have played for us for different reasons,” Payton said when asked about Callaway and Humphrey on Aug. 4. “Marquez played when Michael Thomas got injured and was out. Lil’Jordan played quite a bit. He was one of those players on the practice squad that would come up in the event of an injury.

“They are familiar with the system. They’re big, but they are still getting through it right now. I’m waiting to see something from both of those two guys. I’m expecting to see a little bit more. [It was] just from an experience standpoint.”

Callaway played all 17 games in 2021, earning 11 starts. He hauled in 46 receptions for 698 yards and six touchdowns in those contests. That same season, Humphrey caught 13 passes for 249 yards and two scores in 10 games (four starts).

Both players had the best seasons of their respective careers under Payton in 2021, the coach’s final year in New Orleans. Now reunited with Payton, the receivers will aim to impress during preseason this summer.

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