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Broncos Sign Safety Taylor Rapp After P.J. Locke Exit

8/20/2026

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Summary

Story summary

The Denver Broncos signed veteran safety Taylor Rapp after he cleared a knee injury.
Rapp brings 488 tackles, 31 pass breakups and 12 interceptions in 93 games.
He started 24 games for the Buffalo Bills after four seasons with the Los Angeles Rams.
The signing fills the void left by safety P.J. Locke, who left for Dallas in March.
The move signals Broncos’ dissatisfaction with safety depth despite a strong defense.

History

Historical Context

The 1993 NFL collective bargaining agreement introduced the franchise tag and began a new era of player movement. That freedom let teams like the Dallas Cowboys sign safety Darren Woodson to a $5 million deal in 1994 and later prompted the Denver Broncos to add veteran safety Taylor Rapp after his knee cleared.

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Story summary

The Denver Broncos signed veteran safety Taylor Rapp after he cleared a knee injury.
Rapp brings 488 tackles, 31 pass breakups and 12 interceptions in 93 games.
He started 24 games for the Buffalo Bills after four seasons with the Los Angeles Rams.
The signing fills the void left by safety P.J. Locke, who left for Dallas in March.
The move signals Broncos’ dissatisfaction with safety depth despite a strong defense.

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