Broncos Sign Three to Practice Squad

Denver adds running back Jaret Patterson, defensive back Ugo Amadi and defensive tackle Jordan Miller while releasing two wide receivers.

Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Football

The Denver Broncos signed running back Jaret Patterson, defensive back Ugo Amadi and defensive tackle Jordan Miller to the practice squad on Tuesday. To make room, the team released wide receivers Cam Ross and Eli Pancol.

Why it matters

The moves add depth at positions affected by injuries, as running backs RJ Harvey and Tyler Badie are on injured reserve. Only two releases were needed because safety Taylor Rapp was promoted from the practice squad to the 53-man roster last Saturday.

The Broncos signed three players and released two in a single transaction day, while the active roster is set at 53 players. Running backs RJ Harvey and Tyler Badie remain on injured reserve, and the team has not said when either will return.

The players

Denver Broncos

The Denver Broncos are a professional American football team based in Denver, Colorado, competing in the National Football League's AFC West division.

Jaret Patterson

Jaret Patterson is a running back who signed with the Broncos' practice squad in this transaction.

The details

Patterson, Amadi and Miller were added to the practice squad, with Amadi previously on the squad earlier this season and Miller on it for the previous two seasons. Ross and Pancol were cut to clear space after Rapp's promotion to the active roster.

Last Saturday: Taylor Rapp promoted from the practice squad to the 53-man roster.
Tuesday, November 3, 2026: Broncos sign three players to the practice squad and release two wide receivers.

Season Trajectory

Under NFL practice squad rules, teams can carry developmental players outside the 53-man active roster, and Denver is using that flexibility to backfill injured running backs. The roster churn reflects the standard depth management that defines a mid-season NFL campaign.

The practice squad additions affect fantasy managers tracking Denver's running back depth behind injured Harvey and Badie. Jaret Patterson is the newest name to watch if either injury lingers.

The takeaway

Practice squad moves like these show how NFL teams use short-term roster flexibility to cover injuries without disturbing the active roster. Readers following Denver should track whether any of the three new signings are elevated before the next game.