The Broncos got one of their most popular rookies back in the building on August 31, with Red Murdock clearing waivers and returning to Denver on the practice squad.
Broncos are signing back 7th-round rookie ILB Red Murdock to their practice squad, per source.
- MikeKlis9NEWS (@mikeklis9news) August 31, 2026
That move keeps the fan favorite in the organization after a strong first NFL offseason. Murdock came into the league with almost no buzz - he was nearly undrafted and not considered a major prospect - but he turned heads anyway. He flashed in practices, made plays in preseason action, and showed enough to justify the Broncos keeping him close.
There’s no guarantee his path leads to much more than a depth role, but Denver clearly sees something worth developing. That matters for a team that may have the weakest inside linebacker group in the league. Even if the odds are long, bringing Murdock back gives the Broncos at least a chance to uncover a longer-term answer.
A rookie regular-season role still looks like a stretch, but Murdock’s knack for forcing fumbles gives him a trait that could keep coaches interested.
Denver’s practice squad is still coming together after the initial 53-man roster was set, and there could be a few more moves before Week 1 against the Kansas City Chiefs. For now, though, the Broncos also kept rookie tight end Dallen Bentley on the 53-man roster, even as questions linger about the front office’s long-term plan at both positions.
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