A pair of former Denver Broncos players hit the NFL’s transaction wire on Tuesday.
First, former Broncos backup quarterback Brett Rypien was waived by the Minnesota Vikings to make room for Daniel Jones to be activated to the active roster from the practice squad. If he clears waivers, Rypien might be a candidate to re-sign on Minnesota’s practice squad.
Rypien, 28, signed with Denver as an undrafted free agent out of Boise State following the 2019 NFL draft. He spent four years with the Broncos, going 2-1 as a fill-in starter. Rypien has since spent time with the Los Angeles Rams, Seattle Seahawks, New York Jets, Chicago Bears and Vikings.
The #Vikings have signed QB Daniel Jones to the 53-man roster and waived QB Brett Rypien. pic.twitter.com/ycem45v50j
— Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) January 7, 2025
The second move involving an ex-Denver player today was running back Royce Freeman joining the Rams. Just one day after having his contract terminated by the Bears, Freeman quickly landed on L.A.’s practice squad.
LA Rams Roster Moves:
• Reserve/Injured RB Blake Corum
• Activated, from Reserve; Designated for Return S John Johnson III
• Signed Practice Squad Veteran RB Royce Freeman
• Terminated (by Club) from Practice Squad S Quindell Johnson pic.twitter.com/okfCNYXxvE— Los Angeles Rams (@RamsNFL) January 7, 2025
Freeman might now get a chance to appear in a playoff game with the Rams, a team he is familiar with after spending the 2023 season in L.A.
