Broncos sign safety Taylor Rapp ahead of Week 2 preseason game
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 9:13 PM
Last updated Aug 26, 2026
The Denver Broncos signed veteran safety Taylor Rapp last week as they prepare for their Week 2 preseason matchup against the Green Bay Packers. Head Coach Sean Payton stated that the move was influenced by Rapp's availability rather than an urgent need. Rapp, a former second-round draft pick, has 93 career games with experience from previous playoff runs. The Broncos needed depth at the safety position after losing P.J. Locke to free agency, with in-house candidates failing to secure that role during the offseason. Rapp's addition aims to provide critical insurance within their defensive unit.
- •Broncos signed Taylor Rapp before Week 2 preseason game.
- •Sean Payton emphasized availability over necessity in the decision.
- •Rapp has played 93 games with significant playoff experience.
- •Denver needed depth after losing P.J. Locke to free agency.
- •Broncos' in-house options struggled to fill the safety position.
- 9:13 PMYahoo Sports — Safety Taylor Rapp is dealing with personal issues, and there’s a “better-than-good chance” that he will be re-signed
- 3:30 PMYahoo Sports — Sean Payton explains why the Broncos signed safety Taylor Rapp
- 12:33 AMYahoo Sports — Sean Payton on the signing of safety Taylor Rapp: “It was more availability than necessity”
"The Broncos announced that they signed veteran safety Taylor Rapp last week ahead of their Week 2 preseason matchup vs. the Green Bay Packers to add some depth to their safety room. Today, Denver Broncos Head Coach Sean Payton met with the media and explained their reasoning behind signing the veteran safety. He was basically […]
"It was announced earlier this afternoon that the Denver Broncos have released veteran safety Taylor Rapp. This was weird because he just signed with the team a few days ago, and Payton and defensive coordinator Vance Joseph spoke highly of him to the media. This led to some confusion this afternoon in Broncos Country, but […]
"Taylor Rapp is a very experienced safety, who gives the Broncos great depth at the position. Here's what Sean Payton had to say about him.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 26, 2026, 9:13 PMSafety Taylor Rapp is dealing with personal issues, and there’s a “better-than-good chance” that he will be re-signed
It was announced earlier this afternoon that the Denver Broncos have released veteran safety Taylor Rapp. This was weird because he just signed with the team a few days ago, and Payton and defensive coordinator Vance Joseph spoke highly of him to the media. This led to some confusion this afternoon in Broncos Country, but […]
- Yahoo SportsAug 25, 2026, 3:30 PMSean Payton explains why the Broncos signed safety Taylor Rapp
Taylor Rapp is a very experienced safety, who gives the Broncos great depth at the position. Here's what Sean Payton had to say about him.
- Yahoo SportsAug 25, 2026, 12:33 AMSean Payton on the signing of safety Taylor Rapp: “It was more availability than necessity”
The Broncos announced that they signed veteran safety Taylor Rapp last week ahead of their Week 2 preseason matchup vs. the Green Bay Packers to add some depth to their safety room. Today, Denver Broncos Head Coach Sean Payton met with the media and explained their reasoning behind signing the veteran safety. He was basically […]
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