Aric DiLalla Lead writer. Denver's active roster is now again at the player limit. Related Content. The teams will also swap future late-round picks as part of the deal. Weatherly, a former seventh-round pick, will add depth to the Broncos' defense. Cleveland has appeared in two games so far this season.
The Broncos made several moves on Tuesday to bolster their depth at inside linebacker. TE Albert Okwuegbunam was placed on injured reserve in a corresponding move. Cornerback Ronald Darby has taken the next step in his return to game action.
Denver also released a pair of players from its practice squad in corresponding moves. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. His ability to fill up the stat sheet makes him a strong fit for Vic Fangio's scheme, which relies on athletic inside-linebacker play.
He figures to try to repeat his performance in as -- with little depth behind him -- the team is likely to tender him at a competitive level. Johnson made eight tackles seven solo and forced a fumble in Sunday's loss to the Saints. Johnson popped the ball out of Latavius Murray's hands on the Saints' second offensive drive to record his second forced fumble of the year. The year-old linebacker also reached the eight-tackle threshold for the sixth time in seven games, continuing to provide fantasy managers a solid floor.
Johnson has 92 tackles through 11 games, sitting just one stop shy of tying his career high in the category. Johnson made nine tackles -- one for a loss -- in Sunday's win over the Patriots. Johnson leads the Broncos with 38 total tackles through five games, and he's added a sack as well. The year-old linebacker posted 93 tackles last season, and now he's taken another step, leaving him on pace for stops this year.
Johnson plays nearly every snap since Todd Davis is no longer in Denver, and the production has followed, so fantasy managers in IDP formats should have their eyes on him. Johnson recorded eight tackles six solo in Sunday's loss to the Steelers. Johnson tied safety Justin Simmons for team lead in tackles Sunday, playing every defensive snap as a staple of the Broncos ' defense.
Johnson was a breakout candidate prior to the season and, barring injuries, looks well on his way to surpassing the tackle threshold in Johnson recorded a team-high 12 tackles in Monday's loss to the Titans.
The year-old linebacker posted 93 tackles over 15 games last season, and the release of Todd Davis earlier in September provided Johnson a chance to break out further in He's taking advantage early, as he was all over the field in the primetime showdown. Johnson played all 81 snaps Monday, and, if he suits up in 16 games this year, he should easily surpass the tackle threshold. Johnson tallied 93 total tackles, 1. Believing Johnson to be too raw, head coach Vic Fangio did not have Johnson suit up for a game until Week 5 against the Chargers.
He quickly responded with a clutch interception in the end zone against Los Angeles and 1. The Broncos caught a lot of flack for not drafting an inside linebacker in the draft, but Johnson seems to be the kind of stat-sheet filling weapon that the Broncos needed to complement Todd Davis, who is at his best playing downhill. The Broncos might add some depth to the linebacking corps in the offseason, but Johnson -- who is under contract for another season before hitting restricted free agency -- seems to be the future at the position in Denver.
Johnson knee won't carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Chiefs, Nicki Jhabvala of The Athletic reports. In their own words, the six members of the Broncos' rookie draft class gives a scouting report of themselves and describes their excitement to start their NFL careers.
Third-round pick Dre'Mont Jones talks about what his role might look like in his rookie season, following his first couple of practices with the Broncos.
Tallied two tackles 1 solo and his first career sack 9 yds. Logged his first career interception 7 yds. Led the Broncos with 2.
Selected first-team All-Big Ten Conference after breaking out with a 8. Became the first defensive lineman in OSU history to score two defensive touchdowns in a single season in , returning an interception 28 yards vs.
Selected third-team All-Big Ten Was one of just three defensive linemen in school history Dan Wilkinson - , Luke Fickell - to start at least 10 games as a freshman Totaled eight tackles at Wis.
Recorded 47 tackles, 21 tackles for a loss, four sacks and four forced fumbles as a senior Began playing football as a high school junior Played basketball and was ranked as a consensus four-start prospect. Dre'Mont Jones as born on Jan. Von Miller's return can make things easier for his teammates — but it's also harder for them to beat the sack-master to the quarterback.
Members of the Denver media have offered their picks on who will win a series of awards for the team, including MVP, Offensive and Defensive Player of the Year and several others. Over the final stretch of the season, no Broncos pass-rusher was more productive than Dre'Mont Jones. The Broncos had two open roster spots but needed to make a corresponding roster move to activate all three players. Plus, learn how Dre'Mont Jones could help the Broncos in a possible return, why the snow in Kansas City last year may not have had as big an impact as you'd think and what Garett Bolles is focusing on during a contract year.
Hamler was listed as a limited participant on Wednesday alongside several other key contributors. The Broncos have not yet received an indication on the extent of shoulder injuries to Dalton Risner and Diontae Spencer. Fant practiced for the second consecutive day Thursday and may be ready for the Broncos' Week 6 game against the Patriots.
While it's been announced that Sutton will miss the season, Jones could return for Week 6 if his recovery permits. He is arguably the best interior defensive lineman — and certainly the most accomplished — who will play for Denver during John Elway's tenure leading the team.
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