Broncos Elevate Fullback Prentice, Release Tall Receiver

WHO:

denverbroncos.com - The Denver Broncos, Adam Prentice, Lil'Jordan Humphrey

WHAT:

denverbroncos.com - The Broncos promoted fullback Adam Prentice from the practice squad to the active roster.

denverbroncos.com - The Broncos signed wide receiver Lil'Jordan Humphrey to the practice squad after releasing him from the 53-man roster.

denverbroncos.com - Prentice has played 10 percent of Denver's offensive snaps and 67 percent of the team's special teams snaps across the first three weeks of the season.

Heavy NFL - The Broncos parted with a 6-foot-4 wide receiver to add a big-bodied running back.

WHERE:

denverbroncos.com - Englewood, Colorado

WHEN:

denverbroncos.com - Prentice is eligible to play against San Francisco following his promotion.

WHY:

denverbroncos.com - Prentice had reached the league-mandated limit of practice squad elevations after being elevated in each of the first three weeks.

HOW:

denverbroncos.com - The Broncos utilized NFL roster rules to promote Prentice and sign Humphrey.

The Denver Broncos have promoted fullback Adam Prentice from the practice squad to the active roster, making him eligible to play against San Francisco. In a related move, the team signed wide receiver Lil'Jordan Humphrey to the practice squad after releasing him from the 53-man roster. Prentice has already contributed significantly, playing 10 percent of Denver's offensive snaps and 67 percent of the special teams snaps during the first three weeks of the season.