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Broncos’ updated 17-player practice squad after roster moves

Michael Burton up, Keidron Smith down. Here’s a look at the Broncos’ updated practice squad.

The Denver Broncos made a change to their practice squad this week.

The first domino fell on Tuesday when the Broncos waived safety Keidron Smith from the active roster. Denver then promoted fullback Michael Burton from the practice squad to the 53-man roster on Wednesday.

After he cleared waivers, Smith re-joined the team on the practice squad on Thursday. Burton and Smith essentially swapped places this week.

The NFL’s standard practice squad size limit is 16 players, but there’s an exception that allows an extra international player to not count against the limit. For Denver, Australian tight end Thomas Yassmin is an exception, giving the Broncos a 17-player practice squad.

So here’s the full list of 17 players on the squad after the recent moves.

Broncos 17-player practice squad

Two players can be elevated from the practice squad to the game-day roster each week.

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Broncos elevate 2 players from practice squad for Panthers game

The Broncos have elevated LB Kwon Alexander and OL Calvin Throckmorton from the practice squad to the game-day roster for Week 8.

The Denver Broncos are calling up some reinforcements from the practice squad ahead of their Week 8 showdown with the Carolina Panthers.

The Broncos elevated linebacker Kwon Alexander and guard Calvin Throckmorton from the practice squad to the game-day roster on Saturday. They will revert back to the practice squad on Monday.

Players can be elevated up to three times during the season without having to clear waivers to return to the practice squad. This will mark Throckmorton’s third and final practice squad elevation and Alexander’s second. Denver will need to fully promote Throckmorton to the active roster if the team wants him to play next week.

Throckmorton will provide more depth at center after Luke Wattenberg (ankle) was placed on injured reserve earlier this month. Alexander will serve as the team’s No. 4 linebacker behind Cody Barton, Justin Strnad and Levelle Bailey.

Sunday’s game will be regionally televised on CBS. The Broncos are considered big favorites against the Panthers going into Week 8.

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Broncos’ updated 17-player practice squad after roster moves

Here’s a look at the Broncos’ updated 17-player practice squad following a flurry of roster moves last week.

The Denver Broncos made a flurry of roster moves last week, including multiple changes to the practice squad.

The Broncos cut defensive back Tanner McCalister and running back Blake Watson from the active roster and signed them to the practice squad. To make room for McCalister and Watson, Denver cut center Dieter Eiselen and receiver Kaden Davis from the practice squad.

Following those transactions, the practice squad is full.

So here’s the full list of 17 players on the squad after the recent moves.

Broncos 17-player practice squad

Two players can be elevated from the practice squad each week.

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Recapping the 11 roster moves Broncos made before ‘TNF’

The Broncos activated three players from IR and elevated two practice squad players ahead of their TNF showdown with the Saints.

The Denver Broncos had a busy week of transactions leading up to their Thursday Night Football clash with the New Orleans Saints today.

The moves started on Monday when the Broncos released wide receiver Kaden Davis (pictured above) from the practice squad and filled his former spot by re-signing defensive back Quinton Newsome.

After that, Denver cut linebacker Kristian Welch and defensive back Tanner McCalister from the active roster on Tuesday. One day later, Welch signed with the Baltimore Ravens and McCalister re-signed on the Broncos’ practice squad today.

The moves continued on Thursday when Denver activated outside linebacker Baron Browning (foot), right tackle Mike McGlinchey (MCL) and cornerback Damarri Mathis (ankle) from injured reserve to the 53-man roster.

The Broncos also elevated linebacker Kwon Alexander and offensive lineman Calvin Throckmorton from the practice squad to the game-day roster for Week 7. Finally, Denver also waived running back Blake Watson.

View a recap of all the team’s moves this week below.

Broncos roster moves ahead of TNF

1. WR Kaden Davis cut from practice squad

2. DB Quinton Newsome signed to practice squad

3. LB Kristian Welch cut from active roster

4. DB Tanner McCalister cut from active roster

5. DB Tanner McCalister signed to practice squad

6. OLB Baron Browning activated from IR

7. OT Mike McGlinchey activated from IR

8. CB Damarri Mathis activated from IR

9. RB Blake Watson cut from active roster

10. LB Kwon Alexander elevated from PS

11. OL Calvin Throckmorton elevated from PS

The Broncos’ game against the Saints will be streamed exclusively on Amazon’s Prime Video. Playing on the road, Denver is considered a slight underdog in Week 7.

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Broncos elevate 2 players from practice squad, including an ex-Saints linebacker

The Broncos elevated ex-Saints LB Kwon Alexander and OL Calvin Throckmorton from the practice squad to the game-day roster ahead of ‘TNF.’

Sean Payton isn’t the only former Saint facing his former team tonight.

The Denver Broncos have elevated inside linebacker Kwon Alexander and offensive lineman Calvin Throckmorton from the practice squad to the active roster for a Thursday Night Football showdown with the New Orleans Saints, the team announced Thursday.

Players can be elevated up to three times during the season without having to clear waivers to return to the practice squad. This marks the second elevation for Throckmorton and the first for Alexander, a former Saint.

Throckmorton will provide more depth at center after Luke Wattenberg (ankle) was placed on injured reserve. Alexander will serve as a backup linebacker and special teams player after the Broncos parted ways with Kristian Welch earlier this week.

Alexander and Throckmorton will revert back to the practice squad following Thursday’s game. Denver also re-signed defensive back Tanner McCalister to the practice squad today.

The Broncos’ game against the Saints will be streamed exclusively on Amazon’s Prime Video. Playing on the road, Denver is considered a slight underdog in Week 7.

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Linebacker recently cut by Broncos opts to join Ravens

After being cut from the Broncos’ active roster, linebacker Kristian Welch opted to join the Ravens’ practice squad.

The Denver Broncos cut two players from the active roster on Tuesday: inside linebacker Kristian Welch and safety Tanner McCalister.

McCalister cleared waivers on Wednesday and he intends to re-sign on Denver’s practice squad, according to a report from the Denver Gazette‘s Chris Tomasson.

Welch is a vested veteran, so he was released instead of waived, making him a free agent who did not have to go through waivers. If the Broncos wanted to get him back on the practice squad as well, the team will be disappointed by today’s news.

Welch has opted to sign with the Baltimore Ravens’ practice squad. He previously played in Baltimore from 2020-2022.

Denver’s decision to cut Welch and McCalister from the 53-man roster likely signals that two players are about to return from injured reserve. Broncos right tackle Mike McGlinchey (MCL), outside linebacker Baron Browning (foot) and cornerback Damarri Mathis (ankle) are all eligible to return from IR this week.

Denver will likely make its decisions on IR activations and practice squad elevations tomorrow ahead of their Thursday Night Football showdown with the New Orleans Saints.

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Broncos cut 2 players from active roster on Tuesday

The Broncos cut LB Kristian Welch and DB Tanner McCalister from the active roster on Tuesday.

The Denver Broncos cut two players from their active roster on Tuesday, according to a report from KUSA-TV’s Mike Klis.

The Broncos released inside linebacker Kristian Welch and waived safety Tanner McCalister from the 53-man roster. Both players could be potential candidates to return on the practice squad.

Welch signed with Denver on Aug. 29. He played in the first six games of the season, earning one start. He played 97 snaps on special teams and 36 snaps on defense over the last six weeks.

McCalister joined the Broncos in January and he dressed for three games this season, playing exclusively on special teams (54 snaps).

Denver opening up two spots on the active roster might mean that two players are on the verge of returning from injured reserve. Broncos right tackle Mike McGlinchey (MCL), outside linebacker Baron Browning (foot) and cornerback Damarri Mathis (ankle) are all eligible to return from IR this week.

Denver will face the New Orleans Saints on Thursday Night Football on Oct. 17.

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Broncos RB Audric Estime activated from injured reserve

The Broncos activated RB Audric Estime from the injured reserve list to the 53-man roster. He’s expected to serve as RB3 on Sunday.

The Denver Broncos activated running back Audric Estime (ankle) from injured reserve to the 53-man roster on Saturday, the team announced.

Estime (5-11, 227 pounds) injured his ankle in the team’s season opener against the Seattle Seahawks on Sept. 8. After sitting out the last four games, Estime became eligible to return ahead of a Week 6 showdown with the Los Angeles Chargers.

Estime will now return to serving as the team’s third-string running back behind Javonte Williams and Jaleel McLaughlin. Blake Watson will presumably be a healthy scratch again now that Estime has returned.

Denver picked Estime in the fifth round of this year’s NFL draft out of Notre Dame. He rushed twice for 14 yards and one first down in his NFL debut.

The Broncos also promoted safety Tanner McCalister from the practice squad to the 53-man roster on Saturday. The team had room for Estime and McCalister on the active roster after placing center Luke Wattenberg and wide receiver Josh Reynolds on injured reserve.

Denver’s game against Los Angeles will be regionally televised on CBS. Despite playing at home with a three-game winning streak, the Broncos are considered underdogs against the Chargers this week.

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Broncos’ updated 17-player practice squad after flurry of roster moves

Here’s a look at the Broncos’ updated 17-player practice squad following a flurry of roster moves this week.

The Denver Broncos made a flurry of roster moves this week, including seven changes to the practice squad.

First, the Broncos promoted inside linebacker Levelle Bailey from the practice squad to the active roster. To fill Bailey’s former spot, Denver signed wide receiver A.T. Perry.

The Broncos also signed offensive tackle Cam Fleming, center Dieter Eiselen and wide receiver Kaden Davis to the practice squad. To make room for those three players, Denver released running back Salvon Ahmed and defensive back Quinton Newsome and placed offensive tackle Will Sherman on the practice squad/injured list.

The 17-player practice squad and 53-man roster are now both full.

So here’s the full list of 17 players on the squad after the recent moves.

Broncos 17-player practice squad

Two players can be elevated from the practice squad each week.

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Broncos’ updated 17-player practice squad with new running back

Here’s a look at the Broncos’ updated 17-player practice squad following the addition of RB Salvon Ahmed.

The Denver Broncos signed running back Salvon Ahmed and released wide receiver Kaden Davis from the practice squad on Tuesday.

The Broncos brought in Ahmed to provide more depth at running back after Tyler Badie suffered a back injury against the New York Jets in Week 4.

The 17-player practice squad and 53-man roster are now both full.

So here’s the full list of 17 players on the squad after Tuesday’s moves.

Broncos 17-player practice squad

Two players can be elevated from the practice squad each week.

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