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Broncos WR Michael Woods placed on season-ending injured reserve

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 9:38 PM

Last updated Jun 17, 2026

Broncos WR Michael Woods placed on season-ending injured reserve
Summary

Michael Woods, wide receiver for the Denver Broncos, has been placed on season-ending injured reserve after clearing waivers. Woods was waived by the team due to an injury designation and will not be eligible to play this season unless he reaches an injury settlement. The Broncos also waived cornerback Paul Manning, who has since received an injury settlement and is now a free agent. In response to these injuries, the Broncos signed wide receiver Hakeem Butler and cornerback/returner Sean Fresch to their offseason roster. The team recently completed Day 2 of mandatory minicamp, with players now taking a break until later in the summer.

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  • •Michael Woods reverts to season-ending injured reserve after clearing waivers.
  • •Broncos waived injured cornerback Paul Manning, who is now a free agent.
  • •Denver signed Hakeem Butler and Sean Fresch to replace Woods and Manning.
  • •The Broncos completed Day 2 of mandatory minicamp on Wednesday.
  • •Players are on a summer break following minicamp activities.
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  • 9:38 PMYahoo Sports — Broncos WR reverts to season-ending injured reserve after clearing waivers
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After clearing waivers, Broncos WR Michael Woods reverted to the team's season-ending injured reserve list.

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