Denver Broncos add new tight end into mix, part ways with undrafted player

The Denver Broncos have added to their tight end room, bulking up the position before the team's first preseason game.

On Friday, the Broncos agreed on an agreement with tight end Hunter Kampmoyer. In a corresponding move, they waived undrafted defensive lineman Brandon Matterson . The move gives the Broncos six tight ends, a position considered a weakness for the team for some time.

Kampmoyer spent the past three seasons with the Los Angeles Chargers after going undrafted out of Oregon in 2021. He's more of a blocking tight end or a guy who could play the fullback/H-back role.

Following this year's draft, the Broncos signed Matterson as an undrafted free agent. He played at Texas-San Antonio in college and was a key piece of the school's defense, but he was considered a long shot to make this year's team.

Kampmoyer will also be a long shot, but he has three years of NFL experience and he could push for a role on the practice squad with a good month in August.

Former Denver Broncos find new homes

In other news, long-time Broncos defensive lineman Mike Purcell has signed with the New England Patriots. After five years in Denver, Purcell gets a second shot with the Patriots, who he spent about a month with in 2017.

Also, former Broncos wide receiver Marquez Callaway has returned to the New Orleans Saints, where he played with Sean Payton. He was with the Broncos last season but was waived when the team had to form its final 53-man roster.

Callaway was most recently with the Pittsburgh Steelers but they let him go last week. This will be his third stint in New Orleans.