Deuce Vaughn, the No. 212 overall pick by the Dallas Cowboys in 2023, headlines the group. He has 40 rushing attempts for 110 yards and 10 receptions for 58 yards in his career, and has not played since the 2024 season. Caleb Lohner, a 25-year-old who converted from basketball, was Denver’s seventh-round pick in 2025 and did not appear in a regular-season game. Levelle Bailey and Calvin Throckmorton each appeared in regular-season games for the Broncos this season, while Jordan Miller did not see action for a second straight year. Cody Schrader joined as a UDFA in 2023 and appeared in one game this season without recording a stat.
The Broncos’ roster-building won’t stop there, with more futures deals expected to surface in the coming weeks. Reports indicate Jaden Robinson could be a potential addition, though nothing was finalized at the time. Denver has also been weighing whether to bring back wide receiver Michael Bandy, who has been with the team since 2023, while he weighs offers from other clubs. Those practice-squad players could soon become street free agents if they don’t sign with Denver this week.
At quarterback, the team’s situation remains fluid. Bo Nix is sidelined by an ankle injury from the AFC title game, and with Nix’s status uncertain the Broncos have had inquiries about adding a future quarterback. It appears Ben DiNucci is unlikely to receive a futures deal, leaving Jarrett Stidham as the only healthy quarterback under contract, at least for now, with Sam Ehlinger headed toward free agency and potentially returning.
Several players remain on Denver’s practice squad but unsigned as of Monday, including defensive back Tanner McCalister, offensive lineman Geron Christian, tight ends Marces Lewis and Patrick Murtaugh, and wide receivers A.T. Perry, Brandon Johnson, Elijah Moore, and Kyrese Rowan. Those names could shape the next wave of offseason moves, depending on how the Broncos choose to reshape depth behind their top units.
Overall, Denver’s early offseason activity signals a focus on depth and developmental options rather than immediate impact starters. While the six futures signees provide immediate practice-squad continuity, the club is clearly weighing additional moves as it plans around Bo Nix’s injury and the evolving quarterback landscape.
