Adam Prentice secured a one-year deal worth roughly $1.4 million with the Broncos, and he is once again expected to be their starting fullback this upcoming season. This guy’s journey back to being the main man in Denver is wild, and frankly, it’s a testament to his grind.
The Grind to Get Here
Dude’s been through the wringer, right? Prentice started his college career crushing it for four seasons at Colorado State before a final year at South Carolina. Undrafted in 2021, he first hooked up with the Broncos as a free agent. Talk about a roller coaster though, he was waived during the roster cutdown period, then snagged by Sean Payton over at the New Orleans Saints, where he balled out through the 2024 season. But when 2025 hit, he was a free agent and sitting unsigned. Then, the universe aligned: injuries to veteran fullback Michael Burton and reserve tight end/fullback Nate Adkins opened the door. Payton, now back with the Broncos, called up his old friend, Prentice, for a replacement. It was another wild ride for 2025: final cuts, practice squad, then elevated for the first three games before finally signing to the active roster in Week 4. And once he was in? He played in all 17 regular season games plus their two postseason matchups, racking up 10 rushing attempts for 44 yards, 6 receptions for 53 yards, and a career-high 11 tackles, mostly on special teams. That’s a dog right there, showing up when it matters most!
The Blueprint for 2026
So what’s the deal for 2026 with this guy? Despite securing that sweet one-year, $1.4 million deal, the word is out: the Broncos are probably gonna run the same unconventional playbook with Prentice again. They’ll likely cut him during the roster cutdown period, then sign him to the practice squad a day later. After that, expect him elevated from the practice squad for the first three games, then officially signed to the active roster. Sounds absolutely wild, but it’s been their blueprint for multiple seasons now, and you gotta figure they’re anticipating doing it again this season. This guy’s a beast at 6-0, 245 pounds, heading into his 6th NFL season at 29 years old. What does he bring? A physical lead blocker who can absolutely open up massive running lanes for the Broncos’ backs while also helping out the team in other areas. He’s proven to be a reliable option in short-yardage situations as a runner, and yeah, he’s a sneaky pas. You can’t argue with the results, and the Broncos know exactly what they’re getting with this reliable veteran.
With the Broncos clearly trusting their unique, unconventional strategy, it’ll be fascinating to see Prentice step up and deliver yet another solid season. Keep an eye on those roster cutdown periods, but don’t blink, because he’ll be back on the field doing what he does best, powering those running plays and making huge special teams tackles.
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