Denver Broncos Release Veteran WR For Super Bowl Favorite To Snatch Up

On Monday night, the Denver Broncos took another step toward making the playoffs, The Broncos improved to 8-5 with a 41-32 win over the Cleveland Browns.

The Broncos took advantage of two Jameis Winston pick-sixes to overcome a two-interception percentage by rookie quarterback Bo Nix .

With the victory, the Broncos kept pace at third place in the AFC West.

The Broncos and Los Angeles Chargers (8-4) have no hope of catching the Kansas City Chiefs (11-1) for the divisional crown.

However, the Broncos are in the hunt for a wild card spot and currently hold the AFCs No.

7 seed.

The Denver Broncos released a wide receiver On Tuesday, the Broncos made a roster move t hat could help another team headed for the playoffs.

Per Denvers website, the team released veteran wide receiver Josh Reynolds.

Via the Broncos: Reynolds, who has been on injured reserve since after Week 5, was designated for return to practice ahead of Denvers Week 11 win over the Falcons.

The veteran player participated in practice over the last three weeks, but his 21-day practice window was set to expire.

Reynolds caught 12 passes for 183 yards and a touchdown in five games for the Broncos before suffering a hand injury and being placed on injured reserve after Denvers win over the Raiders.

Josh Reynolds to the Detroit Lions? The Los Angeles Rams selected Reynolds in the fourth round of the 2017 NFL Draft.

The 29-year-old spent time with the Tennessee Titans in 2021 before signing with the Detroit Lions.

The former Texas A&M standout played some of his best football for the Lions, including in 2023 when he recorded 608 receiving yards and five touchdowns for a team that would go to the NFC Championship Game.

Reynolds is heading to the waiver wire, and the Lions, a favorite to win the Super Bowl, could be a team to watch if he hits free agency.

He could be a key piece of depth on a Detroit offense thats one of the better units in the league.

Reynolds could provide a boost to get the Lions to their first Super Bowl.

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