Denver’s Friday moves reshaped a 91-man preseason slate, with Gregory Junior heading to waived/injured and Micah Abraham stepping in to fill his CB spot. Denver earns an extra 1-man cushion because Jeremy Crawshaw is designated as an international player, a quirk that allows the 90-player offseason limit to stretch to 91 until the 53-man roster is set. The Broncos will trim to 53 by Aug. 26 and then look to a 16- or 17-player practice squad. The current roster emphasizes QB depth behind Bo Nix, with Jarrett Stidham and Sam Ehlinger in the mix, and a loaded skill group at RB/WR/TE ready to push for offensive snaps in the soon-to-be-formed 53.

Fantasy angles loom large: Nix anchors the QB depth chart in the preseason, with a running back pipeline featuring J.K. Dobbins, R.J. Harvey, Audric Estime, Jaleel McLaughlin, Tyler Badie, and Blake Watson, while Courtland Sutton and Marvin Mims drive the WR corps alongside Evan Engram, Adam Trautman and Caden Prieskorn at tight end. The signing of Abraham suggests Broncos’ cornerback competition will heat up, potentially creating volatility in pass defense allocations and the early-week game plan for fantasy matchups against the Cardinals in the upcoming preseason tilt.

Denver adds cornerback depth by signing Micah Abraham ahead of Week 2 preseason against Arizona. Abraham, who spent time with the Colts and Bengals and most recently played for the St. Louis BattleHawks, has yet to play in an NFL regular-season game. With Reese Taylor sidelined by injury and Gregory Junior joining Sunday before suffering a hamstring issue in practice, Denver needs an option in the secondary as starters rest.

Abraham could debut as soon as Saturday if he clears the roster process, offering a potential pathway to the practices/roster battle for Denver’s CB depth. The Broncos designated Junior as waived/injured, which could lead to an IR stay if he clears waivers, further clarifying the competition for depth pieces as Denver aims to minimize risk in the secondary heading into the regular season.

In a preseason setting, this signing signals Denver’s urgency to test options behind the injured players and evaluate whether Abraham can contribute in coverage or special teams. The Cardinals looms as the next test, giving Abraham a real chance to debut and push for a spot on the 53-man roster beyond speculative depth.

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