NFL teams aren’t required to have an initial 53-man roster set until 2:00 p.m. MT on Tuesday, Aug. 29, but several clubs have already started making cuts, including the Denver Broncos.
The Broncos parted ways with five players on Sunday, the most notable player being wide receiver Kendall Hinton. He will now be subject to the NFL’s waiver wire and if he clears waivers, Hinton will presumably be a top candidate to remain in Denver on the practice squad.
Hinton, 26, became a household name during the 2020 COVID-19 season when he was called up from the practice squad as an emergency quarterback after all of the team’s QBs were deemed ineligible to play. Hinton struggled at QB but he became a fan favorite for his willingness to take on an impossible task.
Over the last two seasons, Hinton has played exclusively as a wide receiver, hauling in 39 receptions for 486 yards and one touchdown in 28 games (six starts). Hinton is entering his fourth season in the NFL.