A key move was elevating wide receiver Elijah Moore from the practice squad to the active roster for the Bills game. Moore began the 2025 season with Buffalo, appearing in nine games with nine receptions for 122 yards before the Bills released him on November 26; Denver then signed him to its practice squad on December 2. He could finally debut for Denver against one of his former teams with a shot at advancing. 🏈✨
Moore, 25, was the Jets’ 34th overall pick in 2021 and has also spent time with the Browns. He’s known as an undersized but speedy playmaker who can contribute as a receiver and return man. He had eight receptions for 111 yards in a Week 11 loss to the Broncos last season when he was with Cleveland, adding potential experience and a different dynamic for Denver this weekend. The Bills even considered signing him off Denver’s practice squad as a possible “chess move.” 🧩🔄
In addition to Moore, the Broncos promoted rookie tight end Caleb Lohner to the game-day roster. Lohner, a former college basketball player drafted No. 241 in 2025, didn’t play in the regular season but logged 57 college snaps. NFL.com’s Lance Zierlein described him as a developmental project whose ball skills and athleticism could translate early, with a focus on fundamentals and technique as he grows. Denver did not activate Lucas Krull from injured reserve, so Lohner is in as a TE option. 🏀➡️🏈
Overall, Denver is balancing health and upside at the tight end position while testing new pieces for a high-stakes matchup. Moore adds veteran playmaking and return potential, and Lohner provides a developmental developmental path from basketball to football. The Bills’ potential counter-move to poach Moore remains a storyline as the Saturday showdown approaches. 🏈🧠⚖️
