Denver Broncos trim roster ahead of NFL waiver wire processing
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 31, 2026, 1:30 AM
Last updated Aug 31, 2026

The Denver Broncos reduced their active roster from 91 players to 53 this weekend. The team now awaits the waiver wire process on Monday to determine the status of players with fewer than four credited seasons. Nine specific players at risk of being claimed include Jaleel McLaughlin, Kolbe Katsis, Justin Joly, Tyler Miller, Gavin Ortega, Drew Sanders, Red Murdock, Reese Taylor, and Miles Scott. Veterans like Adam Prentice were not subject to waivers and may be re-signed to the practice squad if they clear. Following the Monday waiver claims, the organization plans to assemble a 17-player practice squad. This expanded squad size accounts for an exception granted to the team to carry one international player.
- •Denver reduced its roster from 91 to 53 players.
- •Waiver claims for younger players will be processed on Monday.
- •Nine players including Jaleel McLaughlin are subject to potential claims.
- •The team will form a 17-player practice squad after waiver claims.
- 1:30 AMYahoo Sports — 9 ex-Broncos players who could get claimed off NFL waiver wire
"These players who were cut by the Broncos could be in danger of getting claimed off the NFL's waiver wire.
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