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Denver Broncos DST

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The Broncos DST checks all the boxes you look for in a steady Fantasy option. They have a very good pass rush, they're great against the run, they have a strong secondary and they have a track record you can buy into (they were the No. 1 DST in total points and points per game in 2024). You'll also love their early-season schedule against the Titans, Colts, and Chargers. It adds up to the Broncos DST being worthy of a third-to-last-round pick in drafts.

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  • Bills' Sam Franklin: Signs with Buffalo

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    The Bills signed Franklin on Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports. Franklin lands on his feet quickly after he was released by the Broncos earlier Tuesday. The veteran safety appeared in 74 regular-season contests in Carolina over the previous five seasons. He recorded 105 tackles (74 solo), including 1.0 sacks, five pass breakups, including one interception, and one forced fumble in that span. Franklin will handle reserve safety duties while contributing on special teams in Buffalo.
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  • Sam Franklin: Released by Denver

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    The Broncos released Franklin on Tuesday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports. Franklin inked a one-year deal with Denver back in April after spending the first five seasons of his career in Carolina. Franklin is a reserve safety and special teams contributor.
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  • Micah Abraham: Let go by Denver

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    Abraham was waived by the Broncos on Sunday, Luca Evans of The Denver Post reports. Abraham signed with Denver in mid-August as a depth option in the secondary, but he failed to record any stats during the preseason. The cornerback has yet to make his professional debut after being selected in the sixth round of the 2024 NFL Draft by the Colts, and he may now look for another opportunity elsewhere.
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  • Joshua Pickett: Hits free agency

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    Pickett (hand) was waived after an injury settlement on Sunday, Mike Klis of 9News reports. Pickett joined the Broncos as an undrafted free agent following the 2025 NFL Draft. He could be a practice squad target for Denver, but he'll be free to sign with any team and play in 2025.
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  • Broncos' Garret Wallow: Logs 14 snaps against Saints

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    Wallow (ankle) logged 14 total snaps in Saturday's 28-19 win over the Saints. Wallow suffered an ankle injury during the Broncos second preseason win over the Cardinals on Aug. 16, but the fifth-year linebacker was able to make his return to the field in the Broncos' preseason finale against the Saints. Wallow played seven snaps on defense and seven snaps on special teams, however, he was unable to record any counting stats in the contest. The 26-year-old will hope to earn a spot on the team's roster heading into the 2025 campaign, though he may face an uphill battle due to his minimal production in the preseason.
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  • Broncos' Jonathon Cooper: One sack in win

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    Cooper recorded two tackles (one solo), including 1.0 sacks in Saturday's 28-19 win over the Saints. Cooper played just 12 snaps in the contest and made the most of his playing time by getting to Saints quarterback Spencer Rattler for a sack. The 27-year-old outside linebacker is set to reprise his role as a member of one of the best edge-rush duos in the league alongside teammate Nik Bonitto. Cooper recorded a career-high 10.5 sacks in 2024, and he'll look to continue to be a dominant force in Denver's elite defense this season.
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  • Gregory Junior: Stint with Denver over

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    The Broncos waived Junior (hamstring) from injured reserve with an injury settlement Friday, Chris Tomasson of The Denver Gazette reports. Denver waived Junior with an injury designation after he suffered a hamstring injury during a training camp practice a little more than a week ago, and he subsequently reverted to injured reserve. This time, he's in line to become a free agent if he's not claimed by another team during the current waiver period.
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  • Broncos' Garret Wallow: Injures ankle

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    Wallow suffered an ankle injury during Saturday's preseason game against Arizona, Zac Stevens of TheDNVR.com reports. Wallow was ruled out for the remainder of the exhibition. A fifth-round pick by the Texans in the 2021 Draft, Wallow spent the 2024 season on the Titans' injured-reserve list before signing with Denver earlier this month.
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  • Broncos' Gregory Junior: Reverts to IR

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    Junior (hamstring) reverted to injured reserve Saturday, per the NFL's transaction log. Junior signed with the Broncos on Aug. 10, but he suffered a hamstring injury during practice just a few days later and was subsequently waived with an injury designation. No team claimed him off waivers, so Junior was placed on IR. He'll consequently miss the entire 2025 season unless he's able to work out an injury settlement with Denver.
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  • Gregory Junior: Cut by Broncos

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    Denver waived Junior (hamstring) with an injury designation Friday, Chris Tomasson of The Denver Gazette reports. Junior sustained a hamstring injury during Thursday's practice, meaning if he goes unclaimed on waivers he'll revert to season-ending IR. If that occurs, Junior will need to reach an injury settlement with the Broncos in order to be released and potentially sign elsewhere and play in 2025.
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  • Broncos' Gregory Junior: Nursing hamstring injury

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    Junior suffered a hamstring injury during Thursday's training camp practice, Parker Gabriel of The Denver Post reports. The 2022 sixth-rounder will undergo further tests to determine the severity of the injury, but he's in danger of missing Saturday's preseason game against the Cardinals. Junior signed with the Broncos on Sunday after being waived by the Packers one week prior, and he's aiming to earn a spot on Denver's 53-man roster in a depth role in a secondary.
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  • Broncos' Nik Bonitto: Could be back next week

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    Bonitto (foot) will be sidelined for Saturday's preseason game against the Cardinals, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports. Head coach Sean Payton said Thursday that the team hopes Bonitto will be back at practice the following week after having a bone spur removed from his foot. Bonitto suited up for Denver's preseason opener against the 49ers this past Saturday, occupying his customary starting spot at linebacker.
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  • Broncos' Dre Greenlaw: Back at practice

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    Greenlaw (quadriceps) returned to practice Tuesday, Luca Evans of The Denver Post reports. Greenlaw initially injured his quad early in the offseason program back in April, and he's still been managing the issue throughout the summer. It doesn't sound like Greenlaw's status for Week 1 against the Titans on Sept. 7 is in question.
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  • Broncos' Matt Henningsen: Reverts to IR

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    Henningsen (Achilles) reverted to the Broncos' injured reserve Monday, Chris Tomasson of The Denver Gazette reports. Henningsen suffered a torn Achilles during the team's joint practice with the 49ers on Thursday. He will now rehab with the Broncos and attempt to be ready for training camp in 2026.
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  • Broncos' Patrick Surtain: Plays 12 snaps with starters

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    Surtain played 12 snaps and did not record any counting stats in Saturday's 30-9 preseason win over the 49ers. Like most starters, Surtain did not play much in the preseason opener, as the 2024 Defensive Player of the Year is a key part of the success of Denver's formidable defense. The 25-year-old cornerback has cemented himself as on of the league's top defensive backs, recording a career-high four interceptions last season and consistently flashing elite coverage skills. Surtain will continue to be a centerpiece of what should be one of the top defensive units in the league once again. The Broncos will host the Cardinals in Week 2 of the preseason.
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  • Broncos' Nik Bonitto: One sack in win

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    Bonitto recorded 1.0 sacks in Saturday's 30-9 preseason win over the 49ers. Bonitto looked impressive in Denver's preseason opener, picking up where he left off in a stellar 2024 regular season in which he notched a career high 13.5 sacks. The 25-year-old linebacker was a disruptive force in his limited playing time, recording a sack and three quarterback hits during Denver's second defensive drive of the contest. If Saturday's game is any indication, Bonitto should continue to be one of the Broncos' most impactful defensive players heading into the 2025 season. The veteran should continue to play limited snaps as one of Denver's star defensive players when the Broncos host the Cardinals in Week 2 of the preseason.
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  • Broncos' Gregory Junior: Signs with Denver

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    The Broncos signed Junior on Sunday. Selected in the sixth round of the 2022 draft by the Jaguars, Junior appeared in 10 regular-season games for Jacksonville during the 2022-23 campaigns, and logged 17 tackles (11 solo) and one pass breakup. He faces an uphill battle to make the Broncos' 53-man roster at this stage of the summer.
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  • Matt Henningsen: Waived with injury designation

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    The Broncos waived Henningsen (Achilles) with an injury designation Sunday. Henningsen has already been ruled out for the 2025 season with his injury. Once he clears waivers, Henningsen will revert to the Broncos' injured-reserve list.
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  • Broncos' Reese Taylor: Sits out preseason opener

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    Taylor sat out Saturday's 30-9 preseason victory over 49ers with a minor hamstring issue, Chris Tomasson of The Denver Gazette reports. Taylor was previously understood to be healthy heading into the team's preseason opener, but he was ultimately inactive for the contest. The cornerback has been around Denver each of the last two seasons, and he's competing for a backup role at slot cornerback in 2025.
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  • Broncos' Matt Henningsen: Done for the year

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    Broncos head coach Sean Payton said Saturday that Henningsen (Achilles) will undergo surgery and miss the entire 2025 season, Chris Tomasson of The Denver Gazette reports. Henningsen is done for the year due to a torn Achilles suffered during Thursday's joint practice with the 49ers. The 2022 sixth-round pick will now turn his attention toward getting healthy for the 2026 campaign.
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