Denver's 17-player practice squad update centers on Adam Prentice’s elevation to the 53-man roster and A.J. Woods stepping in to fill Prentice’s practice squad spot. The Broncos’ group also adds depth pieces at wide receiver (A.T. Perry, Michael Bandy, Thayer Thomas), running back Deuce Vaughn, tight ends Caleb Lohner and Patrick Murtagh, along with offensive linemen Calvin Throckmorton and Joe Michalski, plus several blockers, defenders and special-teams contributors. A new cornerback, Jon Heath, headlines the defensive shuffling.

For fantasy and betting, Perry, Vaughn and Woods stand out as players to monitor for early-season usage or injury-driven opportunities. Woods brings NFL experience and a Super Bowl ring with Philadelphia, while Vaughn’s presence adds RB depth behind the Denver depth chart. The remainder are depth pieces whose fantasy impact hinges on injuries or roster moves down the line.

Denver expects Marvin Mims Jr. back healthy for Week 1 vs Tennessee, boosting a fast, multi-weapon attack led by Bo Nix. Mims’ late-2024 surge adds a dangerous vertical element and could lift Denver’s target tree right away.

Against a Titans defense that surrendered points last season, Denver’s breadth of options—plus Perry’s development—gives fantasy managers a nuanced Week 1 outlook. WR depth is still unsettled with several rookies in the mix, while the team emphasizes development and pace under Payton as it aims to turn playmakers into weekly fantasy contributors.

Payton’s plan hinges on leveraging speed and size at receiver, with Mims as a primary catalyst. Barron’s jersey switch signals a maturing secondary that could grow into an on-field factor as the season progresses. The Broncos Insider offers deeper dives and real-time fantasy angles as Week 1 approaches.

A.T. Perry is back on the field for Denver after an ankle setback this summer, with coach Sean Payton highlighting a real progression and a clear developmental path. Perry, a Wake Forest standout, resurfaced on the Broncos’ practice squad after initial final-c cuts, and is shaping as a high-ceiling, long-armed option who could stretch defenses if his hands catch up. Denver’s Week 1 WR group remains Sutton, Mims, Franklin, Bryant and Sherfield, leaving Perry to grind his way into the rotation as he trims the developmental gap.

The Broncos’ decision to keep Perry on a fluid on-ramp mirrors Payton’s cautious but optimistic approach to accelerants who missed practice. Perry’s profile—4.47s 40, 35-inch vertical, lengthy frame—coupled with the team’s WR depth, makes him a sweet spot for dynasty-type upside while keeping real-season risk in mind. Fantasy managers should monitor continued health, practice reps, and any in-season bumps to the depth chart that could unlock a late-season role.

Denver added Patrick Murtagh as their 17th practice squad signing, granting an international-exception at tight end. The move adds depth behind the Broncos’ TE room as Week 1 vs. Tennessee approaches.

Denver weighed options and clarified limits around the international pathway, with Murtagh joining Jeremy Crawshaw as the club’s second Australian. The team’s practice squad features a mix of QBs, WRs, OLs, LBs, and DBs, signaling an emphasis on depth and practice exposure rather than immediate roster impact.

Denver signed 16 players to its practice squad, bolstering depth on both sides of the ball and in special teams. Notables include Levelle Bailey, Michael Bandy, Sam Ehlinger, Caleb Lohner and A.T. Perry, each slated to develop behind the Broncos’ roster. The group also features Joe Michalski, Garret Wallow, Quinton Newsome, Adam Prentice, Jaden Robinson, Keidron Smith, Reese Taylor, Calvin Throckmorton, Jordan Turner and Delarrin Turner-Yell, plus Garret Wallow and others who could surface on game days. The move signals a flexible, development-forward strategy as the season nears.

Ehlinger’s decision to join the PS after weighing 53-man offers highlights the QB room’s value, while Perry and Bandy add upside at receiver and slot roles. Prentice stabilizes the fullback depth, and the influx of corners and linemen adds insurance for injuries. A Saints trade angle with Devaughn Vele provides an additional storyline as Denver builds a versatile, fluid squad ready for elevations during the year.