The Denver Broncos waived fifth-round tight end Justin Joly despite his 88-yard preseason touchdown, while seventh-rounder Dallen Bentley made the 53-man roster. Why did Denver favor Bentley’s blocking over Joly's upside?
The Denver Broncos waived fifth-round tight end Justin Joly despite his 88-yard preseason touchdown, while seventh-rounder Dallen Bentley made the 53-man roster. Why did Denver favor Bentley’s blocking over Joly's upside?
Cody Roark breaks down the Broncos tight end decision, Joly's expected practice-squad return, and Bentley’s likely role as a game-day inactive or special-teams contributor. He also examines the surprise release of Mr. Irrelevant Red Murdock, whose command of Vance Joseph’s defense and ability to align teammates seemed to make him a roster lock. With Alex Singleton and Justin Strnad projected as starters, the Broncos instead kept Karene Reid and Jordan Turner at linebacker, hoping to bring Murdock back on the practice squad.
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