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Denver Broncos have reportedly signed 17 players to their 2026 practice squad

Denver adds 17 to practice squad as league‑wide roster churn hits new highs

By · Published September 1, 2026 at 02:29 UTC · Updated September 1, 2026 at 02:29 UTC

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The story so far

The move completes the team’s post‑cut adjustments, bringing the practice roster to its full complement for the upcoming season. Yahoo Sports detailed the Broncos’ flurry of signings, noting the parallel activity across the league. The Rams also announced a 17‑player practice squad addition, according to Rams Wire, while analysis of the Rams’ 53‑man roster appeared in the Los Angeles Times, Yahoo Sports and Turf Show Times, sparking discussion over the team’s depth at tackle and defensive back positions.

Meanwhile the Detroit Lions filled 14 spots—Luke Altmyer, Tom Kennedy and 12 others—leaving two slots still open, as reported by the Detroit Free Press and Yahoo Sports. Coverage underscores the breadth of roster reshuffling as teams finalize depth charts. Despite the influx, 17 players will not return to the Broncos after the latest cuts, per Yahoo Sports, highlighting the turnover inherent in final roster moves.

Yahoo Sports also posted the Broncos' updated 53‑man roster after the flurry of moves. The Lions’ remaining two practice‑squad vacancies suggest further changes are forthcoming. Ongoing adjustments across multiple franchises signal a dynamic off‑season as teams fine‑tune their developmental squads.

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The obvious questions

How many players did the Broncos add to their practice squad?

The Broncos added 17 players to their practice squad.

Which other NFL teams made notable practice‑squad moves at the same time?

The Los Angeles Rams also signed 17 players to their practice squad, and the Detroit Lions signed Luke Altmyer, Tom Kennedy and 12 other players, leaving two spots open.

What happened to players cut from the Broncos after the roster moves?

Seventeen players will not return to the Broncos after the roster cuts, according to Yahoo Sports.

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