Recapping the 4 roster moves Broncos made Wednesday

The Denver Broncos made a flurry of roster moves on Wednesday ahead of their Week 4 showdown with the New York Jets.

First, the Broncos placed inside linebacker Alex Singleton on injured reserve after he tore his ACL against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 3. Singleton tore his ACL in the first quarter against the Bucs and played the rest of the game, not realizing the severity of his injury until later testing.

To fill the active roster spot formerly held by Singleton, Denver promoted running back Tyler Badie from the practice squad to the 53-man roster. Badie figures to be more involved on offense going forward after impressing in Tampa on Sunday.

The Broncos filled Badie’s old spot on the practice squad by signing linebacker Zach Cunningham. Denver also signed linebacker Kwon Alexander to the practice squad (there was room for him following the promotion of wide receiver Lil’Jordan Humphrey to the active roster).

Following those moves, the 17-player practice squad and 53-man roster are both full ahead of Sunday’s game in New Jersey.

Broncos roster moves

1. LB Alex Singleton placed on IR

2. RB Tyler Badie promoted to 53-man roster

3. LB Kwon Alexander signed to practice squad

4. LB Zach Cunningham signed to practice squad

Denver has been hit hard by injuries over the last two weeks, losing right tackle Mike McGlinchey (MCL), outside linebacker Baron Browning (foot) and Singleton to IR. McGlinchey and Browning will be eligible to return after four games. Singleton will miss the rest of the 2024 season.