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Broncos made several roster moves on Wednesday

The Broncos signed RB Tyreik McAllister and LB Wyatt Ray to the practice squad, and WR Freddie Swain joined the 53-man roster.

Denver Broncos general manager George Paton continues making moves to the backend of the team’s roster.

After placing running back Mike Boone on injured reserve and parting ways with two practice squad players on Tuesday, Paton made four more roster moves on Wednesday.

First, the Broncos placed outside linebacker Jacob Martin (knee) on IR. His roster spot might be filled by fellow pass rusher Randy Gregory (knee), who is back at practice this week and eligible to be activated off IR.

Second, Denver officially signed wide receiver Freddie Swain off the Miami Dolphins’ practice squad to the active roster. The Broncos had a spot for Swain on the 53-man roster after placing Boone on IR.

Finally, Denver made two additions to the practice squad, adding running back Tyreik McAllister and linebacker Wyatt Ray. The Broncos had two open spots after cutting defensive lineman McTelvin Agim and losing guard Netane Muti to the Raiders on Tuesday.

On the injury front, right tackle Billy Turner also returned to practice this week, and he is eligible to be activated from IR once cleared to play.

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Broncos made several roster moves on Tuesday

After placing RB Mike Boone on IR, the Broncos are adding WR Freddie Swain.

The Denver Broncos made several changes to their roster on Tuesday.

First, the Broncos placed running back Mike Boone on injured reserve with an ankle injury. Because there are only four games left this year, Boone’s season is now over.

To fill Boone’s former spot on the 53-man roster, Denver signed wide receiver Freddie Swain off the Miami Dolphins’ practice squad, according to KUSA-TV’s Mike Klis.

Swain played with Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson from 2020-2021, catching 38 passes for 502 yards and six touchdowns in 33 games with the Seattle Seahawks.

Additionally, Denver released defensive lineman McTelvin Agim from the practice squad. A former third-round pick in 2020, Agim never lived up to his high draft status with the Broncos.

Denver also lost backup guard Netane Muti on Tuesday — he left the team’s practice squad to join the Las Vegas Raiders’ active roster.

After cutting Agim and losing Muti, the Broncos have two open spots on the practice squad. Denver might save those two spots for players cut this week to make room for other players returning from injured reserve.

Broncos outside linebacker Randy Gregory (knee) and safety Caden Sterns (hip) are both eligible to return from IR, but the Broncos will have to make room for them on the 53-man roster.

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Broncos QB Russell Wilson in concussion protocol; RB Mike Boone likely done for season

Broncos QB Russell Wilson has entered the NFL’s concussion protocol and RB Mike Boone’s season is likely over.

Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson has entered the NFL’s concussion protocol after being knocked out of the game in the fourth quarter of Sunday’s showdown with the Kansas City Chiefs.

There are five phases in the protocol that Wilson would need to pass through in order to be cleared for this week’s game against the Arizona Cardinals. If Wilson is not cleared before Sunday, Brett Rypien will start in his place.

Elsewhere on the injury front, running back Mike Boone suffered a high-ankle sprain on Sunday, and coach Nathaniel Hackett said Monday “it doesn’t look good” for Boone to be able to play again this season.

Boone totaled 198 yards from scrimmage in nine games this year. He is scheduled to become a free agent in 2023.

Broncos wide receiver Kendall Hinton (hamstring) and outside linebacker Jacob Martin (knee) also left Sunday’s game with injuries. Hackett said those injuries are still being evaluated.

We’ll know more on the injury front when Denver returns to the practice field and releases an updated injury report on Wednesday.

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Broncos RB Mike Boone has a potentially season-ending injury

Broncos RB Mike Boone suffered a high ankle sprain against the Chiefs.

Mike Boone’s season is probably over.

The running back left Sunday’s game against the Kansas City Chiefs in the first half after suffering an ankle injury. Before leaving the contest, Boone rushed three times for two yards and caught two passes for 27 yards.

After an eventual 34-28 loss, KUSA-TV’s Mike Klis reported that Boone suffered a “serious high ankle sprain.” It’s the same injury — and the same ankle — that sidelined the Denver Broncos’ running back for four weeks earlier this season.

With just four games remaining this year, Boone’s season is likely over (Denver was eliminated from playoff contention on Sunday). The running back totaled 198 yards from scrimmage in nine games this year. Boone is now set to become a free agent in 2023.

Elsewhere on the injury front for the Broncos, quarterback Russell Wilson has entered the NFL’s concussion protocol. If the quarterback passes through the protocol’s five phases, it’s possible that he could return in time for Sunday’s game against the Arizona Cardinals, but it’s probably more likely that Brett Rypien is set to start in Week 15.

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18 Broncos players scheduled to become free agents in 2023

Which upcoming free agents should the Broncos re-sign in 2023?

As the 2022 NFL season winds down, Denver Broncos general manager George Paton and his staff are preparing for the 2023 offseason and free agency. In addition to courting free agents from other teams, the Broncos will also have to make decisions on their own in-house free agents.

Denver has 18 players scheduled to become unrestricted free agents in the spring, according to Spotrac.com. Here’s a quick look at those players.

Broncos made several roster moves before Ravens game

The Broncos made a few roster moves before the Ravens game, including placing KJ Hamler on injured reserve.

The Denver Broncos made four roster moves ahead of Sunday’s game against the Baltimore Ravens. Here’s a quick look at the team’s transactions.

Broncos injuries: RB Mike Boone returns to practice

Broncos RB Mike Boone was back at practice today and he seems to be on track to be elevated from injured reserve this week.

Denver Broncos running back Mike Boone (ankle) was back on the practice field Wednesday after sitting out the team’s last four games on injured reserve. Boone is still on IR, but his return to practice might be a sign that Denver plans to activate him to the 53-man roster later this week.

Meanwhile, another player on IR — outside linebacker Randy Gregory (knee) — remains sidelined.

“Randy — that’s still up in the air,” coach Nathaniel Hackett said Monday when asked about Gregory’s status. “He might need a little bit more time.”

Elsewhere on the injury front, wide receivers Jerry Jeudy (ankle) and KJ Hamler (hamstring) are still sidelined while linebacker Dakota Allen (hamstring) and tight end/fullback Andrew Beck (hamstring) are both “day-to-day” this week, according to Hackett.

Denver’s complete Wednesday injury report will be added below when it becomes available later today.

The Broncos will practice again on Thursday and Friday before releasing a final injury report with game statuses for Sunday.

Broncos buzz: Denver re-signed running back Devine Ozigbo and linebacker Harvey Langi to the practice squad on Wednesday.

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Broncos continue shuffling backfield

The Broncos hope to have Mike Boone back on the field this week.

The Denver Broncos’ backfield shuffling continues.

Denver waived running back Devine Ozigbo from the active roster on Monday, presumably with plans to re-sign him to the team’s 16-player practice squad on Wednesday. After bumping Ozigbo down from the active roster, the Broncos now have just two running backs on the 53-man roster.

This is presumably a sign that Denver expects running back Mike Boone (ankle) to return from injured reserve this week. Boone is expected to return to practice Wednesday and he’s eligible to be activated to the 53-man roster.

Denver also waived running back Tyreik McAllister and wide receiver Kaden Davis from the practice squad on Tuesday. Davis was waived to make room for new cornerback Lamar Jackson; McAllister was waived likely to make room for the return of Ozigbo.

After cutting Melvin Gordon last week, the Broncos leaned on Latavius Murray on Sunday. Murray rushed 13 times for 92 yards in his first start of the season in Week 12. Marlon Mack and Boone are now poised to serve as the team’s backup running backs going forward.

Gordon, meanwhile, has joined the Kansas City Chiefs, giving him an opportunity to play against Denver two times later this season.

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Broncos’ updated RB depth chart without Melvin Gordon

After cutting Melvin Gordon and losing Chase Edmonds to injury, Broncos will lean on Latavius Murray with Marlon Mack mixed in this week.

The Denver Broncos cut running back Melvin Gordon on Monday in a move that will shake up the team’s backfield depth chart.

Denver also lost running back Chase Edmonds to a high ankle sprain this week, making the team even thinner at the position.

So where does that leave the Broncos’ backfield?

Right now, Latavius Murray is the team’s starter by default, a role he will presumably hold for the rest of the season. The only other healthy running back on the 53-man roster right now is Marlon Mack, so he will serve as the RB2 at least this week.

Going forward, Mike Boone will be eligible to return from injured reserve next week, and Edmonds figures to factor into the rotation once he returns from his injury. For the moment, though, fantasy football managers should expect a heavy dose of Murray with Mack mixed in.

It wouldn’t be surprising to see the Broncos elevate running back Devine Ozigbo from the practice squad this week. Denver might also consider adding a free agent or poaching a RB off another team’s practice squad. Even if the Broncos do make a move at the position, though, Murray is the clear leader in Denver’s backfield going forward.

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What kind of role will Chase Edmonds have with the Broncos?

Broncos GM George Paton hinted that Melvin Gordon and Latavius Murray are still the top two RBs in Denver.

Lost in the hoopla of the Bradley Chubb trade last week was the fact that the Denver Broncos also acquired running back Chase Edmonds from the Miami Dolphins in addition to draft picks.

The trade has Broncos fans (and fantasy football managers) now wondering what kind of role Edmonds will have in Denver’s offense.

Due to injured reserve rules, Mike Boone will have to sit out at least two more games after Denver’s bye. That presumably makes Edmonds at least the third-string running back by default, at least for the time being.

Because he is a younger running back with upside, some fans and pundits have speculated that Edmonds and Latavius Murray could emerge as the team’s top two backs with Melvin Gordon being related to the bench.

During his post-trade deadline press conference last week, general manager George Paton insisted that is not the case.

“It doesn’t affect Melvin at all,” Paton said last week. “It just brings more competition. I think Edmonds complements what we have. He’s a little different than what we have in Melvin. We like Melvin and he’s still going to be our starter. He and Latavius will rotate. This will be another piece to the puzzle. This will be a good compliment.”

Complicating the projected depth chart is Marlon Mack, who was signed by Denver off the San Francisco 49ers’ practice squad last week. If Paton’s comments are truthful, it seems that Gordon and Murray will be the top two backs with Edmonds and Mack below them on the depth chart.

So for now, Edmonds does not seem poised to have a very big role. Backfield rotations can change quickly, though, so we’ll be watching the team’s running back snaps going forward.

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