Denver Broncos cut center Lecitus Smith before preseason opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 8:32 PM
Last updated Aug 29, 2026
The Denver Broncos have cut center Lecitus Smith as of August 29, 2026. Smith was signed on August 13 to help address injuries plaguing the center position, following Michael Deiter’s season-ending injury. With Luke Wattenberg returning to practice but unlikely to play, and backup Alex Forsyth also sidelined, the Broncos continue to face depth issues at center. Smith backed up guard Calvin Throckmorton during the preseason, which could hinder his chances of securing a practice squad spot.
- •Broncos cut center Lecitus Smith on August 29, 2026.
- •Smith joined the team on August 13 after Michael Deiter's injury.
- •Luke Wattenberg has just returned to practice but is unlikely to play.
- •Backup Alex Forsyth is also sidelined heading into the preseason opener.
- 8:32 PMYahoo Sports — Denver Broncos have cut center Lecitus Smith
"According to Zac Stevens of DNVR, the Denver Broncos have cut center Lecitus Smith.
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