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Broncos Miss Waiver Claims, Eye Saints' Shaheed

10/29/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Denver Broncos failed to claim Brendan Bates and Ben Sims from waivers, who were awarded to the Cleveland Browns and Minnesota Vikings.
Injuries to Nate Adkins and Lucas Krull thin tight end depth.
Evan Engram and Adam Trautman are the only healthy tight ends.
With the trade deadline near, Denver eyes Rashid Shaheed of the New Orleans Saints as a wide receiver, and the team sits 6-2 atop AFC West.

History

Historical Context

The NFL's waiver wire system, introduced in 2019, transformed player acquisition strategies, allowing teams to claim released players. This change reflects a broader trend in professional football towards dynamic roster management. For instance, the Cleveland Browns and Minnesota Vikings successfully claimed Brendan Bates and Ben Sims, respectively, highlighting the competitive nature of team dynamics in the league.

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Story summary

Denver Broncos failed to claim Brendan Bates and Ben Sims from waivers, who were awarded to the Cleveland Browns and Minnesota Vikings.
Injuries to Nate Adkins and Lucas Krull thin tight end depth.
Evan Engram and Adam Trautman are the only healthy tight ends.
With the trade deadline near, Denver eyes Rashid Shaheed of the New Orleans Saints as a wide receiver, and the team sits 6-2 atop AFC West.

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