October 10th 2024.
A.T. Perry, a wide receiver for the New Orleans Saints, had been eagerly waiting for his chance to play in a game this year. However, he was taken by surprise last week when the Saints waived him from their 53-man roster. As he joined the Denver Broncos' practice squad on Thursday, he shared his confusion over the sudden turn of events.
Perry had been hoping to contribute to the Saints' offense, as he saw the potential for big plays with their passing game. Unfortunately, he had been inactive for each game due to a hand injury. He expressed his shock at being released just to make room for another player.
Interestingly, the Saints had wanted to keep Perry on their practice squad, but the Broncos reached out to his agent quickly after he cleared waivers. They offered him a fresh start with their team, and Perry jumped at the opportunity to showcase his talents on the field.
"I just wanted to take my talents somewhere else where I could get on the field and have an opportunity to play," Perry explained. He described his initial impressions of the Broncos as genuine and welcoming, and he was excited to join the team.
Perry was drafted by the Saints in the sixth round out of Wake Forest in 2023. As a rookie, he had caught 12 passes for 246 yards and four touchdowns. The Broncos were familiar with him from their own draft process, as well as their connections with the Saints through their offensive coordinator and front office personnel.
At 6-foot-5 and 205 pounds, Perry adds to the Broncos' collection of receivers on their practice squad. He is confident in his abilities and is willing to do whatever it takes to help the team, whether it's running routes, playing on the outside or in the slot, or even as a tight end.
As he settles into his new team, Perry is eager to learn from his coaches and teammates and improve his game. He emphasized the importance of taking things one day at a time and continuously working towards getting better.
In other news, the Broncos could potentially face some depth issues at receiver on Sunday if Josh Reynolds is unable to play due to a hand injury. Offensive coordinator Joe Lombardi expressed confidence in their depth and their ability to fill in for any injured players.
One player who could step up is rookie Devaughn Vele, who has yet to play since Week 1. The Broncos may also lean on Marvin Mims Jr. and rookie Troy Franklin for bigger roles in the offense.
Lombardi also spoke highly of Mims, despite his limited playing time so far this season. He explained that the team has specific plays designed to get the ball in Mims' hands and believes he has the talent to make big plays. He also expressed confidence that Franklin, a fourth-round pick, is close to a breakout performance.
Meanwhile, the Broncos have been dealing with multiple injuries on their offensive line. Center Luke Wattenberg and right tackle Alex Palczewski have both missed practice for two consecutive days. Running back Audric Estime and cornerback Damarri Mathis, on the other hand, have been full participants and are on track to be activated from injured reserve.
Overall, the Broncos are staying focused and working hard to prepare for their upcoming game. For more updates and news on the team, be sure to sign up for the Broncos Insider.
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