Broncos waive Hakeem Butler to sign OLB Rob Stone
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 7:37 PM
Last updated Aug 25, 2026
The Denver Broncos have waived wide receiver Hakeem Butler on August 25, 2026, to make room for outside linebacker Rob Stone, who was signed after competing in the United Football League. Butler struggled during the preseason, leading to the decision to cut him from the roster. The Broncos now have 13 receivers remaining ahead of their roster cuts when they trim down to 53 players after the preseason finale.
- •Broncos sign OLB Rob Stone from the UFL.
- •Hakeem Butler waived after disappointing preseason performances.
- •Denver has 13 wide receivers remaining on the roster.
- 7:37 PMYahoo Sports — Broncos cut veteran wide receiver to make room for new OLB Rob Stone
"The Broncos cut a veteran wide receiver on Tuesday to make room for their new pass rusher.
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