Denver waived Joshua Pickett, an undrafted Duke defensive back, after a preseason that showcased his versatility at corner and safety and value on special teams. Pickett appeared in 50 Duke games with 23 starts, posting 101 tackles (66 solo, 35 assisted), 2 interceptions and 16 pass deflections, with 2024 his best year at 38 tackles and 4 tackles for loss. The move signals a thin Broncos secondary where depth and special-teams play could determine if Pickett lands on the practice squad after waivers.

For fantasy managers, the takeaway is to monitor Denver’s backfield of defensive backs and the waiver-wire landscape. If Pickett clears, a practice-squad path remains a possibility; any later elevation would hinge on injuries or scheme-driven opportunities in the Broncos’ secondary rotation.