Levelle Bailey clears waivers, returns to Broncos on practice squad

Undrafted rookie linebacker Levelle Bailey cleared waivers on Friday and will now re-sign with the Denver Broncos on the practice squad, according to a report from the Denver Gazette‘s Chris Tomasson.

Bailey (6-2, 225 pounds) was waived by the Broncos on Thursday to make room for linebacker Kristian Welch, who figures to be a key player on special teams this season.

Bailey joined the team this spring as an undrafted free agent out of Fresno State. He turned heads earlier this week with a 94-yard pick-six in Denver’s preseason finale.

Denver has now filled its 17-player practice squad for the 2024 season.

Broncos practice squad signings

1. RB Tyler Badie
2. WR Lil’Jordan Humphrey
3. WR Michael Bandy
4. WR David Sills
5. TE Donald Parham
6. TE Thomas Yassmin
7. FB Michael Burton
8. OL Will Sherman
9. OL Nick Garguilo
10. OL Calvin Throckmorton
11. DT Jordan Miller
12. DL Matt Henningsen
13. OLB Dondrea Tillman
14. LB Levelle Bailey
15. CB Reese Taylor
16. DB Quinton Newsome
17. DB Tanner McCalister

Jonas Griffith was believed to be a candidate to sign on the practice squad, but he needs more time to recover from an injury. Once healthy, Griffith could be a candidate to return to Denver in a few weeks.