Broncos sign safety Taylor Rapp; waive LB Levelle Bailey
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 8:36 PM
Last updated Aug 20, 2026
The Denver Broncos have signed safety Taylor Rapp to bolster their defense. Rapp, a Super Bowl champion previously with the Los Angeles Rams, will fill the roster spot left vacant by linebacker Levelle Bailey, who was waived/injured following a broken leg. Rapp, who has recovered from a season-ending knee injury, aims to become Denver's third-choice safety for the upcoming season. The team has set its 91-man roster ahead of their preseason game against the Green Bay Packers.
- •Broncos sign safety Taylor Rapp from Buffalo Bills
- •Levelle Bailey waived/injured after breaking his leg
- •Rapp started all 17 games during the Rams' Super Bowl win in 2021
- •Broncos finalize 91-man roster before preseason opener
- •Rapp expected to back up starters Brandon Jones and Talanoa Hufunga
- 8:36 PMYahoo Sports — Broncos officially sign Super Bowl champion safety; LB waived/injured
"After losing a backup linebacker to injury, the Broncos filled the roster spot by adding a Super Bowl champion to their secondary.
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