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Broncos practice squad tracker: 16 signings on deck

After setting a 53-man roster, the Broncos will now build a 16-player practice squad. We will be tracking the signings here.

After finalizing a 53-man roster and going through waivers on Wednesday, the Denver Broncos will now begin building a 16-player* practice squad.

Every player the Broncos cut will be eligible for the practice squad (if they aren’t claimed off waivers by another team).

We will be tracking all of Denver’s practice squad additions on this page. Keep in mind that none of these signings are official until confirmed by the team.

Broncos Practice Squad Signings

1. QB Ben DiNucci (source)
2. RB Tyler Badie (source)
3. RB Dwayne Washington (source)
4. WR Phillip Dorsett (source)
5. WR David Sills (source)
6. WR Lil’Jordan Humphrey (source)
7. WR Michael Bandy (source)
8. TE Lucas Krull (source)
9. OT Demontrey Jacobs (source)
10. OL Will Sherman (source)
11. DL Tyler Lancaster (source)
12. DL PJ Mustipher (source)
13. DL Jordan Jackson (source)
14. OLB Marcus Haynes (source)
15. CB Art Green (source)
16. DB Devon Key (source)
17.* DL Haggai Ndubuisi (source)

Ex-Broncos Signed By Other Teams

1. Rams: K Brett Maher (active roster)
2. Saints: RB Tony Jones (practice squad)
3. Vikings: OL Henry Byrd (practice squad)
4. Falcons: OL Isaiah Prince (active roster)
5. Chiefs: WR Montrell Washington (practice squad)
6. Raiders: WR Marquez Callaway (practice squad)
7. Saints: TE Tommy Hudson (practice squad)

*As part of the NFL’s International Player Pathway program, defensive lineman Haggai Ndubuisi does not count against the 16-player practice squad limit, making him the team’s 17th practice squad player. 

See a recap of each of the practice squad signings below.

Rivera, Mayhew give insight into the future of a pair of released veterans

Don’t be surprised if two released veterans are soon back with the Commanders.

If there was a surprise during the Washington Commanders’ final cuts Tuesday, it was the release of veteran center Tyler Larsen.

Larsen, entering his 10th NFL season in 2023, has been with Washington since 2021, and it’s actually his second stint with the franchise. Before signing with Washington in March 2021, Larsen spent five seasons with the Carolina Panthers, where he played for current Washington coach Ron Rivera.

Larsen has appeared in 18 games, with 11 starts, over the last two seasons due to injuries to Chase Roullier. Unfortunately, Larsen would end each of his previous two seasons on IR with leg injuries after playing well for the Commanders.

Washington re-signed Larsen to a one-year deal in March after releasing Roullier and signing Nick Gates in free agency. The Commanders also drafted their future center, Ricky Stromberg, in the third round of the 2023 NFL draft.

Still, Washington loves what Larsen offers and does not want to be shorthanded at center again in 2023.

So, his release came as a bit of a surprise. However, his exit and the release of fullback/tight end Alex Armah could be temporary.

Both are vested veterans, and when asked about them Tuesday, Rivera and general manager Martin Mayhew offered a clue about their immediate futures.

“Well, I think the biggest thing, more anything else, is we like the position flex that the young man gives us,” Rivera said when asked about his confidence in Stromberg. He’s a solid, stout guy who we feel really good about right now.”

But check out how Rivera finished his answer to the question:

“And as Martin stated to the question, this is fluid right now, and we’re not done with anything potentially.”

Larsen will be back.

As for Armah, today’s NFL doesn’t feature a lot of fullbacks. Washington offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy does use a fullback, and Armah is a good, versatile player who can also help out at tight end.

Mayhew offered insight into Armah.

“Well, Alex has been a good player for us over the last couple of years,” Mayhew said. “We’ve had good conversations about him. There is value with having a fullback, and again, very fluid situation right now for where we are. I think we’re carrying four tight ends right now. We’ll see how that all plays out.”

Much like Rivera’s comment about Larsen, Mayhew gave a pretty clear indication that we haven’t seen the last of Armah.

Again, that’s why Tuesday’s roster is called the “initial” 53-man roster.

6 players cut by the Jaguars least likely to clear waivers

The Jaguars waived 27 players Tuesday. Which of those players are likely to get scooped up by another team off the waiver wire?

The Jacksonville Jaguars waived 27 players Tuesday in their effort to trim the roster from 90 players to 53.

While the team would love to have its pick of those players when it constructs its practice squad, the Jaguars’ may not be so lucky. There’s a strong chance a handful of the team’s former players won’t be available after hitting the waiver wire.

Jacksonville will only have the chance to sign players to its practice squad after every other team has decided not to put in a waiver claim. For these six players, there’s a strong chance that won’t happen:

Colts’ 53-man roster: List of players who have been cut

Here is the list of players the Colts waived or released before Tuesday’s deadline.

The Indianapolis Colts officially reduced their roster to 53 players Tuesday with only a handful of surprises.

Though the moves are far from complete—Wednesday’s waiver period will see to that—we know which players failed to make the initial roster. Whether it was due to injury or simply being a part of a numbers game, the Colts made 38 total moves in order to reduce the roster to 53 players.

Six of them, though, were transferred to reserve lists so they won’t be counted here.

We should expect the Colts to be active on the waiver wire considering they hold the fourth spot in the order so these aren’t the only players who will receive a pink slip this week.

Here’s a look at the players who the Colts cut as they assembled their 53-man roster:

Colts placed six players on reserve lists as part of roster cuts

In the process of reducing the roster to 53, the Colts placed six players on reserve lists.

The Indianapolis Colts got their roster down to 53 players ahead of the deadline Tuesday afternoon and in order to do that, a number of players were moved from the active roster to reserve lists.

Being moved to these reserve lists often comes with the consequence of missing games. Whether it’s due to injury or suspension, the Colts wound up having six players transferred to some type of reserve list as a part of the transactions to satisfy the 53-player mandate.

Four players were placed on the Reserve/Injured list, ending their season effectively. One was placed on the Reserve/PUP list, forcing him to miss at least the first four weeks. The other was transferred to the Reserve/Suspended list for the first three weeks.

Here’s a quick look at the players who were not waived or released, but instead placed on a reserve list:

Rivera on Commanders TE Curtis Hodges: ‘His physical traits are very difficult to find’

Can Curtis Hodges help the Commanders in 2023?

There weren’t any shockers when the Washington Commanders announced their initial 53-man roster Tuesday. Some were surprised the Commanders kept 11 defensive linemen and seven wide receivers. But it was an intelligent decision, considering Washington’s deep and talented defensive line.

As for the wide receiver position, Washington wasn’t about to let a promising rookie like Mitchell Tinsley end up on another NFL team’s roster.

If there was one surprise, at least a mild surprise, it was the inclusion of tight end Curtis Hodges. Hodges, a 6-foot-8, 257-pound tight end who ran the 40-yard dash in 4.85 seconds at the 2022 NFL combine, signed with the Commanders as an undrafted free agent last offseason.

However, an injury kept Hodges on the sideline for his rookie season. This preseason, with the Commanders needing depth at tight end, Hodges didn’t exactly take advantage of his opportunities, dropping two catchable balls in the second preseason win over the Ravens.

For head coach Ron Rivera, he’s considering everything as it pertains to Hodges. One, he missed his rookie season and is still relatively new to the position, having begun his college career as a wide receiver.

“Well, he really didn’t practice last year,” Rivera said when asked about keeping Hodges on the initial 53-man roster. “That’s part of the problem. And so when you look at it, for us, that’s a rookie right there.”

There’s certainly a lot to like about Hodges, particularly if you’re a team with depth concerns at tight end.

Did the Commanders keep Hodges because they are more concerned about starter Logan Thomas and his calf injury than they are letting on? Or is Washington just that high on his potential?

“This is a young man that’s got a tremendous skill set,” Rivera said. “His physical traits are very difficult to find, and just getting an opportunity to practice this year completely was a good thing for him. And so, again, we feel that this is a young man that has an ability, and we’ll see how it grows and develops. But players like that are very difficult to find.”

That’s some high praise from the head coach.

As of now, Hodges would be Washington’s fourth tight end. They could bring Alex Armah back as a fullback/tight end. If that happens, what would it mean for Hodges?

For Hodges to reach his potential, he first needs to stay healthy.

26 players cut by other teams Broncos should consider signing

The Broncos will be fifth in the NFL’s waiver wire order today. Which players would you like to see the team add to the roster?

After making 40 roster moves to reach an initial 53-man roster, the Denver Broncos have more moves on deck.

Players with fewer than four years of experience who were cut this week are subject to the NFL’s waiver wire, which will be processed Wednesday. The Broncos are fifth in the waiver wire order so it wouldn’t be surprising to see Denver put in several claims.

Additionally, the Broncos might also consider signing veteran free agents — players with four or more years of experience — who were cut by other teams.

We’ve put together a list of 26 players (plus two in-house cuts) who Denver should consider claiming off waivers or signing as a free agent today.

Chiefs Check-in: Chiefs’ 53-man roster is set, for now

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The Kansas City Chiefs trimmed their roster to meet the 53-man requirement on Tuesday. There were a couple of minor surprises, as well as a couple of trades. There could be more changes coming on Wednesday as players across the NFL continue to become available.

Check out all the roster moves made and more on today’s edition of Chiefs Check-in for the morning of Wednesday, August 30:

Broncos will make at least 3 more roster moves on Wednesday

After setting an initial 53-man roster on Tuesday, the Broncos are set to make at least three more roster moves on Wednesday.

Even after making a flurry of roster cuts on Tuesday to get down to an initial 53-man roster, the Denver Broncos aren’t done making moves just yet.

The Broncos have at least three more moves on deck Wednesday. Denver general manager George Paton said after Tuesday’s practice that three players who make the initial 53-man roster will be placed on injury lists on Wednesday.

Paton did not specifically say which players will go on injured reserve, but candidates include cornerback K’Waun Williams (ankle), safety P.J. Locke (leg), cornerback Riley Moss (core muscle surgery) and offensive tackle Alex Palczewski (hand).

Players who go on injured reserve after the initial 53-man roster is set have to sit out at least the first four games of the season. Paton said wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (hamstring) will not be one of the three players going on IR.

The Broncos are also moving outside linebacker Baron Browning (knee) to the reserve/physically unable to perform list.

The players who go on injury lists Wednesday will no longer count against the 53-man roster, allowing Denver to fill those open roster spots. The Broncos will have opportunities to claim players off waivers on Wednesday, and bringing back a few of their in-house cuts could be in play as well.

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Where are the Commanders in the waiver wire order?

Could the Commanders add to the roster via the waiver wire?

The Washington Commanders finalized their initial 53-man roster Tuesday with few surprises. But, as general manager Martin Mayhew said when discussing Washington’s roster, he called it a “very fluid process.”

In other words, don’t be surprised if we see multiple changes throughout the next few days leading up to Week 1. Some of those changes could come via the waiver wire. After all, over 1,100 players were waived over the last two days, and many will be available through waivers or outright free agency.

The waiver claim deadline is on Wednesday at Noon ET. Where do the Commanders currently sit in the waiver wire order? Unfortunately, right in the middle of the pack, just like the 2023 NFL draft order.

Below is a look at the complete waiver wire order:

  1. Chicago Bears
  2. Houston Texans
  3. Arizona Cardinals
  4. Indianapolis Colts
  5. Denver Broncos
  6. Los Angeles Rams
  7. Las Vegas Raiders
  8. Atlanta Falcons
  9. Carolina Panthers
  10. New Orleans
  11. Tennessee Titans
  12. Cleveland Browns
  13. New York Jets
  14. New England Patriots
  15. Green Bay Packers
  16. Washington Commanders
  17. Pittsburgh Steelers
  18. Detroit Lions
  19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
  20. Seattle Seahawks
  21. Miami Dolphins
  22. Los Angeles Chargers
  23. Baltimore Ravens
  24. Minnesota Vikings
  25. Jacksonville Jaguars
  26. New York Giants
  27. Dallas Cowboys
  28. Buffalo Bills
  29. Cincinnati Bengals
  30. San Francisco 49ers
  31. Philadelphia Eagles
  32. Kansas City Chiefs