Denver Broncos general manager George Paton discusses roster changes after waiver period
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 1, 2026, 1:26 AM
Last updated Sep 1, 2026

Denver Broncos general manager George Paton addressed the departure of several players following the weekend 53-man roster cutdown. Among those moving to other organizations is rookie tight end Justin Joly, who joined the Miami Dolphins. Paton expressed support for departing players, comparing the process to the movement of staff within the organization. While the team lost personnel, Paton confirmed that the Broncos have successfully retained other athletes for the practice squad. Notable additions returning to the Denver practice squad include Kolbe Katsis, Red Murdock, and Cody Schrader. Paton indicated that the front office remains satisfied with the current roster composition despite the challenging personnel decisions made during the final roster evaluation.
- •George Paton expressed support for players claimed by other teams following the roster cutdown.
- •Rookie tight end Justin Joly departed the Broncos to join the Miami Dolphins.
- •Kolbe Katsis, Red Murdock, and Cody Schrader were signed to the Denver practice squad.
- •The Broncos reached their 53-man roster limit over the weekend.
- 1:26 AMYahoo Sports — This is how George Paton reacted to Broncos losing players on waiver wire
""We’re going to shake their hand, we’re going to give them a hug and root for them,” Broncos GM George Paton said of losing players.
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