December 24th 2024.
On Tuesday, the Broncos made the tough decision to waive veteran cornerback Levi Wallace, who had been inactive for the past two weeks. Head coach Sean Payton expressed his hopes of re-signing Wallace to the practice squad if he clears waivers.
According to NFL's Next Gen Stats, Wallace played in 13 games this season, during which he allowed 15 catches for 223 yards, one touchdown, and a passer rating of 111.3. However, in Week 13 against the Browns, he struggled while filling in for an injured Riley Moss, giving up six catches for 151 yards and a touchdown.
In light of Wallace's performance, the Broncos turned to rookie cornerback Kris Abrams-Draine, who has impressed the coaching staff since Week 15. In his first career interception, Abrams-Draine helped the team in their 34-27 loss to the Chargers.
With Wallace's departure, it is possible that Moss will make his return to the field in Saturday's game against the Bengals. Moss has been sidelined for the past three games due to an MCL injury sustained in November.
Speaking of injuries, running back Tyler Badie returned to practice after being out for the past few weeks. Badie suffered a back injury in Week 4's game against the Jets, and was placed on a stretcher and immobilized after being hit hard by linebacker Quincy Williams. However, he has now been cleared to return to practice.
Meanwhile, running back Jaleel McLaughlin also participated in practice after missing last week's game. Rookie Blake Watson was promoted to the 53-man roster in his absence.
It's been a rollercoaster season for the Broncos, with injuries and changes in the roster. But with the playoffs approaching, the team is determined to keep pushing forward and make the best out of their remaining games. Want to stay updated on all things Broncos? Sign up for the Broncos Insider to get all the latest NFL analysis.
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