The Denver Broncos are releasing a veteran wide receiver just ahead of their season opener.
The Broncos cut receiver Lil'Jordan Humphrey on Monday, according to the NFL's transaction wire. Multiple reporters have dubbed it a "procedural move" as Denver is expected to re-sign LJH as early as Tuesday.
With Humphrey not on the team's Week 1 roster, his salary won't be guaranteed this season. So his release was likely a cap-related transaction.
Following the Humphrey cut, Denver's remaining receivers on the active roster are Courtland Sutton, Jaylen Waddle, Pat Bryant, Marvin Mims and Troy Franklin.
Broncos roster moves
- Cut WR Lil'Jordan Humphrey
- Elevated FB Adam Prentice
- Elevated LS Mitchell Fraboni
In addition to cutting Humphrey, the Broncos elevated fullback Adam Prentice and long snapper Mitchell Fraboni from the practice squad to the game-day roster
for Week 1. Prentice and Fraboni will revert back to the practice squad on Tuesday. They are eligible to be elevated up to three times. Both players are expected to eventually be fully promoted to the active roster at some point this season.
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