{
  "id": 4308648,
  "title": "Broncos cut son of 2-time Super Bowl champion 4 days after signing him",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/30/broncos-cut-son-of-2-time-super-bowl-champion-4-days-after-signing-him",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-30T00:06:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/broncos-cut-son-2-time-000603540.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Denver Broncos have terminated the contract of pass rusher Ron Stone Jr. just four days after signing him, according to various news outlets. The decision came on Tuesday when the team officially added Stone to their roster, aiming to bolster their defense for the upcoming preseason finale against the Minnesota Vikings. Team coach Sean Payton expressed optimism about the new addition, stating, \"It’s added depth that can help take some of the workload off,\" emphasizing the challenges of managing the workload during the final preseason game. Ron Stone Jr. is notable as the son of Rob Stone Sr., a former NFL offensive lineman who was part of the Broncos from 1993-2005 and achieved two Super Bowl victories with the team. Rob Stone Sr. was a three-time All-Pro and two-time Pro Bowl selection during his impressive career. Ron Stone Jr. made his mark in the spring of 2025, joining the UFL's Columbus Aviators and amassing 5.5 sacks. Prior to that, he contributed with the UFL's Michigan Panthers, recording four sacks in nine games during the 2025 season. Following his departure from the Broncos, Stone will enter the NFL's waiver wire, potentially seeking a return to Denver's practice squad if cleared.",
  "summary": "The Broncos cut OLB Ron Stone Jr. just days after signing him. The former UFL standout is the son of a two-time Super Bowl champion.",
  "key_points": [
    "Denver Broncos cut pass rusher Ron Stone Jr. after 4 days.",
    "Ron Stone Jr. is son of former Broncos offensive lineman Rob Stone Sr.",
    "Stone Jr. had 5.5 sacks with UFL's Columbus Aviators in 2025."
  ],
  "editors_take": "The swift cut of Ron Stone Jr. suggests that the Broncos' coaching staff may have had reservations about his fit or performance, despite his pedigree and recent success in the UFL.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}