The Broncos officially announced they released wide receiver Lil’Jordan Humphrey on Monday, but hold up before you start speculating. Multiple reports are already out there saying this is a *procedural move* and the dude is expected to re-sign with the team sometime this week. Wild, right? He would have been inactive for Monday night’s game against the Chiefs anyway, so it sounds like some roster gymnastics rather than a full-on goodbye.
Roster Shake-Up for Monday Night
So, with Humphrey on the sidelines even before this ‘release,’ the Broncos are rolling into their Monday night matchup with the Chiefs stacked at receiver. They’ve got Jaylen Waddle, Courtland Sutton, Pat Bryant, Marvin Mims, and Troy Franklin all ready to hit the field. That’s a pretty deep group already, so it makes sense they’d be able to shuffle pieces around without too much drama. It’s all about who’s active when the whistle blows.
Practice Squad Boost
To fill out the game-day roster, the Broncos also announced they elevated long snapper Mitchell Fraboni and fullback Adam Prentice from the practice squad. Fraboni is a veteran presence, hitting his fifth season with Denver, with 55 regular-season games and three postseason contests already under his belt. Prentice, a sixth-year player, made his mark in 2025, playing all 17 regular-season games for the Broncos, including three starts. The guy was on the field for 19 percent of offensive snaps and a solid 45 percent of special teams snaps that year, even showing up for both postseason games. Those are some key special teams reps and an extra blocker when you need him.
It’s all eyes on the Monday night game against the Chiefs. These roster moves might seem small, but for Denver, every little piece matters when you’re facing a division rival. We’ll see how these guys impact the game tonight!
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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