The Denver Broncos just shook up their 53-man roster, bringing veteran long snapper Mitchell Fraboni up from their practice squad. But the real storyline for Sunday Night Football against the Los Angeles Rams is rookie wide receiver/returner Kolbe Katsis, who’s getting a massive opportunity to make his debut on primetime.
The Roster Gymnastics Continue
Fraboni’s promotion to the 53-man roster fills a spot that opened up after rookie running back Jonah Coleman hit the short-term IR with a high ankle sprain. Along with Fraboni, veteran fullback Adam Prentice is getting elevated from the practice squad for what will be his third and final elevation this season. The Broncos have been pulling these roster gymnastics all season, adding guys like Fraboni and Prentice to the practice squad after final cuts so they could keep extra players on the 53-man roster. Then they elevate them up to three times before having to add them back to the main squad. Prentice hitting that three-game limit means the Broncos had to make a move to keep him around, and they are likely to use him.
Rookie Katsis Steps Into The Spotlight
The most exciting move, though, has to be the elevation of undrafted rookie kickoff returner Kolbe Katsis. This guy is getting his chance because All-Pro returner Marvin Mims Jr. is questionable with a foot injury. Katsis isn’t just a warm body; he’s an explosive rookie who showed off his return skills throughout the summer, training camp, and preseason. Now, he could make his NFL debut under the brightest lights, Sunday Night Football. Mims is in the final year of his deal, so this isn’t just a fill-in gig for Katsis; it’s a huge shot to prove he can be the Broncos’ returner of the future with a big performance.
These three players could all play key roles on Sunday night. Fraboni will handle the long-snapping duties. Prentice is slated to be the starting fullback, a lead blocker, a short-yardage specialist, and a special teams contributor. And get ready to see Katsis handling kick and punt returns. What a moment for this rookie to show what he’s got against the Rams!
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Originally reported by Mile High Report.
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