The Denver Broncos just dropped their roster from a massive 91 players down to 53, and then turned right around to sign 17 guys to their practice squad for the 2026 NFL regular season. While those roster cuts included rookie tight end Justin Joly and running back Jaleel McLaughlin, the real head-scratcher here is linebacker Red Murdock. Yeah, the same guy who was just waived, somehow landed right back on their practice squad. Talk about a rollercoaster!
Broncos Shuffle Sees Familiar Faces Return
After trimming their roster by nearly 40 players, the Broncos wasted no time filling out their practice squad with 17 new additions. It’s a mix of position players, including edge rushers, offensive linemen, and even two long snappers. The full list includes OLB David Agoha, FB Adam Prentice, LS Mitchell Fraboni, WR Michael Bandy, TE Lucas Krull, LS Luke Basso, EDGE Johnny Walker, OL Calvin Throckmorton, OT Tyler Miller, WR/KR Kolbe Katsis, OL Gavin Ortega, CB Brent Austin, LB Red Murdock, S Miles Scott, WR Dane Key, RB Cody Schrader, and CB/KR Sean Fresch Jr. Most of these guys were already on Denver’s 91-man roster this offseason, sticking with their internal development plan and not adding outside talent.
Preseason Standouts and Development Moves
Among the 17 signed, a few names really jump out. David Agoha, a 6-4, 252-pound edge rusher from Nigeria, is their International Pathway Program player and holds the 17th spot. He joined the league in 2023 as an undrafted free agent, spending two seasons with the Raiders before hitting the Titans last season. This dude is raw power, and the Broncos are clearly looking to develop him further. But the real star right now has to be veteran fullback Adam Prentice. The source says he was the absolute star of the preseason, racking up multiple touchdowns and first-down conversions on those clutch short-yardage plays. He’s practically guaranteed to be elevated from the practice squad three times before likely being added to the 53-man roster by Week 4. Veteran long snapper Mitchell Fraboni is in a similar boat, offering some roster flexibility and likely also seeing those three elevations before a potential Week 4 move to the main squad. Meanwhile, veteran wide receiver Michael Bandy, who has spent multiple seasons in the league, brings some experience to the practice squad.
It’s going to be interesting to see how this crew gels for Denver as the NFL regular season gets rolling. With guys like Prentice almost certainly moving up to the active roster, this practice squad is more than just a place for development; it’s a direct pipeline to Week 4 action.
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Originally reported by Mile High Report.
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