After signing United Football League pass rusher Ron Stone Jr., the Denver Broncos have cut a veteran wide receiver to make room for him.
The Broncos waived receiver Hakeem Butler on Tuesday, according to the Denver Post's Parker Gabriel. Butler (6-5, 242 pounds) starred in the XFL and UFL from 2023-2026, but he struggled to make an impact with the Broncos during preseason. It was easy to see the writing on the wall for Butler after his underwhelming preseason performances.
After moving on from the 30-year-old Butler, Denver has 13 receivers remaining on the active roster: Courtland Sutton, Jaylen Waddle, Pat Bryant, Marvin Mims, Troy Franklin, Lil'Jordan Humphrey, Michael Bandy, Joseph Manjack, Dane Key, Cam Ross, Kolbe Katsis, Kyre Duplessis and Kyrese Rowan.
Broncos roster moves- Signed OLB Ron Stone
- Cut WR Hakeem Butler
Following Friday's preseason finale, Denver will trim the roster from 91 players down to a 53-man squad ahead of the 2026 regular season.
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