Cornerback Drayton Florence was released by the Broncos, who also placed tight end Virgil Green and linebacker D.J. Williams on the reserve/suspended list and waive waived second-year quarterback Adam Weber. Defensive end Jeremy Beal was placed on injured reserve, while offensive tackle Ryan Harris, wide receiver Jason Hill and guard Tony Hills were released. Players waived were: defensive end Jamie Blatnick, free safety Rafael Bush, linebacker Jerry Franklin, defensive tackle Ben Garland, safety Duke Ihenacho, tight end Cornelius Ingram, running back Jeremiah Johnson, linebacker Mike Mohamed, wide receivers Greg Orton and Gerell Robinson, nose tackle Sealver Siliga, cornerback Syd'Quan Thompson and guard Wayne Tribue.
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PLAYERS:
Drayton Florence,
Virgil Green,
D.J. Williams,
Adam Weber,
Jeremy Beal,
Ryan Harris,
Jason Hill,
Tony Hills,
Jamie Blatnick,
Rafael Bush,
Jerry Franklin,
Ben Garland,
Duke Ihenacho,
Cornelius Ingram,
Jeremiah Johnson,
Mike Mohamed,
Greg Orton,
Sealver Siliga,
Wayne Tribue
TEAMS: Denver Broncos
TEAMS: Denver Broncos
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