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Broncos sign Taylor Rapp to their practice squad and will elevate him and RB Cody Schrader for the game vs. the Panthers

It was announced on Friday that the Broncos have released veteran safety Taylor Rapp. However, that was just a procedural move, as Rapp re-signed to the team’s practice squad today. The team also announced that they are elevating Taylor Rapp…

By Scotty Payne · Mile High Report

Published: Saturday, 7 November 2026 at 9:55 PM

Key Things to Know

The Broncos re-signed Taylor Rapp to the practice squad and elevated him and Cody Schrader for Sunday's game.
Taylor Rapp is expected to provide vital safety depth with Brandon Jones ruled out.
Cody Schrader will serve as the third running back due to injuries to RJ Harvey and Tyler Badie.

The Story in 60 Seconds

The Denver Broncos have signed veteran safety Taylor Rapp to their practice squad and elevated him along with running back Cody Schrader for Sunday's matchup against the Carolina Panthers. Rapp was released on Friday in a procedural transaction before re-signing. With Brandon Jones ruled out and Talanoa Hufanga listed as questionable, Rapp is expected to provide key secondary depth and could potentially start the contest.

Schrader receives his second elevation to serve as Denver's third running back behind JK Dobbins and Jonah Coleman. In additional roster moves, the Broncos activated wide receiver Pat Bryant from injured reserve, placed defensive lineman Eyioma Uwazurike on injured reserve, and signed cornerback Sam Fresch Jr. to the active roster.

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