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Broncos Claim RB Cody Schrader After Placing Safety Brandon Jones on IR

Brandon Jones’ move to injured reserve created the roster opening for the waiver claim.

Overview

  • Denver added Schrader to the 53-man roster, giving the team four active running backs with R.J. Harvey, Jaleel McLaughlin and Tyler Badie.
  • Jones was placed on injured reserve with a pectoral injury and must miss at least four games under NFL rules.
  • The New York Jets signed defensive back Keidron Smith off the Broncos’ practice squad, reducing Denver’s depth in the secondary.
  • Schrader is an undrafted second-year back with two NFL appearances who spent time with the Rams, Jaguars and Texans this season.
  • The addition helps bolster the backfield after Harvey sustained a rib injury against the Packers, though his longer-term status was not specified.