The Denver Broncos just had to make some brutal calls, trimming their roster from 91 players down to the initial 53-man squad. Now, the real nail-biting begins as they wait to see who clears waivers, and believe me, the rest of the league is watching these cuts like hawks.
The Waiver Wire: Where Careers Hang in the Balance
This isn’t just a simple release, folks. For these young players, hitting the waiver wire means their NFL future is up in the air. The rules are pretty clear: if you’ve got fewer than four credited seasons under your belt, you’re fair game for any other team to claim you. If you’ve hit that four-season mark or more, you’re a vested veteran and just become a free agent, no waivers needed. That’s why a guy like fullback Adam Prentice won’t be on the waiver wire; he’s expected to just head back to the Broncos’ practice squad. But for all the rookies, first-year, second-year, and third-year players, this is it. It’s a gut-wrenching moment, hoping another team sees your potential.
Nine Young Guns Now Up For Grabs
So, who exactly is now subject to being claimed by another club? These are the kinds of moves that can change a team’s depth chart in an instant if a talent slips through. Here’s the list of nine recently cut Broncos who are now waiting to see where they land:
* RB Jaleel McLaughlin
* WR Kolbe Katsis
* TE Justin Joly
* OT Tyler Miller
* OL Gavin Ortega
* OLB Drew Sanders
* LB Red Murdock
* CB Reese Taylor
* S Miles Scott
After Monday’s waiver claims are all processed, Denver still has work to do. They’re planning to build a 17-player practice squad, taking advantage of an exception for an international player to go one spot over the usual 16-player limit. These cuts are always tough, a stark reminder of the brutal business of professional football. For these nine young players, the next few hours will determine their immediate future in the NFL, and you can bet plenty of general managers are studying that list closely right now.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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