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.

Broncos set up a 17-player practice-squad path for Week 1. Sam Ehlinger lands as QB3 on the practice squad, choosing Denver over other rosters to stay in Sean Payton’s quarterback room. No running backs land on the practice squad, leaving J.K. Dobbins, RJ Harvey, Tyler Badie and Jaleel McLaughlin on the 53-man roster. Adam Prentice is the visible fullback on the practice squad with trip-waiver elevation flexibility. All seven 2025 draftees are under contract, Caleb Lohner among them. A 17th international spot goes to Patrick Murtagh, adding a developmental tight end.

The Broncos also trimmed undrafted WRs, signing A.T. Perry and Michael Bandy while Jerjuan Newton, Kyrese Rowan and others remained free agents. Levelle Bailey and Calvin Throckmorton were notable return-cuts, though Throckmorton can be recalled from the practice squad. Denver added Jordan Turner and Garret Wallow back to the practice group and kept Karene Reid on the active roster, signaling a flexible, development-heavy approach for 2025.

Denver Broncos cut to 53 but six players remain on the bubble for a return via the practice squad. The waiver wire window will decide whether Blake Watson, Clay Webb, Joaquin Davis, Levelle Bailey, Calvin Throckmorton, and Courtney Jackson come back to Denver or land elsewhere. If unclaimed, the team can stash them for development behind a young, improving roster.

Watson could rejoin a crowded backfield, Webb offers an intriguing OL ceiling, Davis has WR upside with prototypical size, Bailey adds linebacker depth, Throckmorton provides veteran versatility on the line, and Jackson could re-enter the receiver group. Monitoring waivers today is essential for fantasy dynasty and DFS implications.

In short, Denver hedges risk with practice-squad options that could pay dividends down the line as injuries and opportunities arise this season.

Denver’s depth at guard took a hit as Nick Gargiulo was placed on injured reserve with a season-ending injury, leaving the Broncos with veteran backups Calvin Throckmorton and Will Sherman now tasked with larger roles in the interior. Denver immediately pivoted to the free-agent market, signing Adam Prentice at fullback as Michael Burton deals with a hamstring issue and Nate Adkins is sidelined by an ankle procedure. Prentice, a CSU alum with long ties to Payton and Paton, provides a seasoned blocker and special-teams option to stabilize run- and pass-blocking schemes while the rookie Gargiulo recovers. The club is balancing a tightened depth chart as it prepares for the season, with Prieskorn taking some FB looks in run plays as Prentice arrives to reinforce the position.