Story update: After this post was published, the Broncos ruled out RB Tyler Badie (back) for Week 17 and elevated wide receiver David Sills from the practice squad to the game-day roster. See our original post below.
The Denver Broncos made a few transactions leading up to Saturday’s game against the Cincinnati Bengals.
The moves started on Tuesday when the Broncos waived veteran cornerback Levi Wallace from the active roster. That cut was made to make room for running back Blake Watson to be promoted from the practice squad to the 53-man roster.
Elsewhere at running back, Tyler Badie (back) was designated to return from injured reserve on Tuesday. Badie now has a 21-day window to be activated from IR to the 53-man roster.
Wallace has since cleared waivers and is now a free agent. It remains to be seen if he will return on the practice squad.
More moves could be on the way for Denver later this week. The Broncos might not be done shuffling the practice squad, and two practice squad players can be elevated to the game-day roster each week.
With more moves potentially still on the way, here’s the quick list of transactions Denver has made so far ahead of the Bengals game.
Broncos roster moves
- Cut CB Levi Wallace from active roster
- Promoted RB Blake Watson to active roster
- Designated RB Tyler Badie to return from IR
Saturday’s game will be televised on NFL Network. The Broncos need one more win (or tie) to clinch a spot in the NFL playoffs.
