Broncos waive Mike Woods to sign UFL receiver Hakeem Butler
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 4:30 PM
Last updated Jun 16, 2026
The Denver Broncos waived/injured wide receiver Mike Woods on June 16, 2026, to make space for newly signed UFL player Hakeem Butler. Woods, a sixth-round pick in 2022, had a challenging career marred by injuries and a suspension. After a brief stint with the Broncos following a tryout in May 2025, Woods was released to accommodate Butler on the Broncos' offseason roster.
- •Broncos waived Mike Woods on June 16, 2026.
- •Hakeem Butler was signed from the UFL.
- •Woods was a 2022 sixth-round draft pick.
- •His tenure with the Broncos followed a successful tryout.
- •Woods faced multiple injuries throughout his career.
- 4:30 PMYahoo Sports — Broncos cut wide receiver to make room for UFL signing
"The Broncos waived/injured WR Mike Woods to make room for a UFL signing.
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