Broncos' under-the-radar summer signing has been a perfect addition
Taylor Rapp was an underrated summer signing for the Broncos, and he's been an important member of the secondary with Talanoa Hufanga sidelined.
On a relatively low-profile summer, the Denver Broncos made a noteworthy addition in signing veteran safety Taylor Rapp. Rapp boasts a Super Bowl championship, 72 career starts, and 12 interceptions throughout his career. However, a season-ending knee injury last year left him available for Denver's recruitment in late August. Had he been fully recovered, Rapp might have started elsewhere.
Instead, the Broncos placed him on their practice squad, a decision that turned out to be wise after Talanoa Hufanga's ankle injury. Rapp has taken on 69.3% of Hufanga's defensive snaps in the last two games he missed. Defensive coordinator Vance Joseph highlighted the purposeful signing, emphasizing the need for a veteran safety capable of playing without repetitions.
In his initial training camp week, the team observed his impressive performance, with Rapp demonstrating his proficiency in making critical calls. After being elevated to the game-day roster twice, the 28-year-old safety has contributed with eight tackles in those matches. Rapp's combination of intelligence, toughness, and football IQ has caught the attention of coach Sean Payton.
NFL teams can elevate practice squad players up to three times during the regular season, so Rapp's potential final elevation this week would make him a valuable depth option in Denver's secondary.
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