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Brandon Johnson signs with Raiders after leaving Broncos

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 1:30 PM

Last updated Jun 16, 2026

Brandon Johnson signs with Raiders after leaving Broncos

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Former Broncos wide receiver Brandon Johnson has signed a contract with the Las Vegas Raiders. Johnson, who initially entered the NFL with the Broncos as an undrafted free agent in 2022, spent time with the Pittsburgh Steelers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers before returning to Denver for the 2025 playoffs. After the Broncos allowed his practice squad contract to expire, Johnson became a free agent. He reunites with former Broncos receivers coach Zach Azzanni in Las Vegas. Other former Broncos players, including running back Sincere McCormick and wide receiver Joaquin Davis, have also found new teams recently.

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•Brandon Johnson signed with the Las Vegas Raiders on June 16, 2026.
•He previously played for the Broncos and was cut by the Steelers.
•Johnson had a short stint with the Buccaneers before returning to Denver.
•Johnson reunites with former Broncos receivers coach Zach Azzanni in Las Vegas.
•Other ex-Broncos players found new contracts with different teams.

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