Overview
- The Broncos claimed Cody Schrader off waivers from the Texans on December 15, per the NFL transaction wire.
- Brandon Jones was moved to injured reserve with a pectoral injury and is required to miss at least four games.
- Schrader entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent in 2024, has two career regular-season appearances, and spent most of 2025 with the Jaguars before a short stint with Houston.
- Denver now lists R.J. Harvey, Jaleel McLaughlin, Tyler Badie and Schrader on the active roster, with Deuce Vaughn on the practice squad.
- The team released practice-squad running back Sincere McCormick and lost defensive back Keidron Smith to the Jets as it prepares to host Jacksonville in Week 16.