Broncos make another surprise roster cut, waive "Mr. Irrelevant"

The Denver Broncos have made another unexpected roster cut in their pursuit of a 53-man team, sparking shockwaves across the NFL landscape. Despite leading the pack in tackles during the preseason and consistently impressing on the field, Red Murdock was nonetheless waived by the team. Tragically, Murdock had the misfortune of being drafted by the Broncos with the final pick (No. 257 overall) in the 2026 NFL draft, effectively earning him the title of Mr. Irrelevant for the season.

Despite not securing an inside linebacker in any of the earlier rounds, Murdock was widely considered a valuable asset for the team, paving his way into many fans' expectations of making the roster by the end of the preseason. However, his tenure with the Broncos has come to an abrupt end. The Broncos are now exploring the possibility of Murdock slipping through the waivers and joining the 17-man practice squad.

Currently, the only inside linebackers on the roster are Alex Singleton, Justin Strnad, Karene Reid, Jordan Turner, and undrafted free agent Taurean York. More adjustments to the roster are anticipated. Additionally, the Broncos made a surprising decision by waiving fifth-round pick Justin Joly on Sunday, suggesting that the coaching staff is placing a higher emphasis on experience as the 2026 regular season approaches.