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PositiveInjurySep 14, 2026Jacob Gibbs
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Week 1 snap rate leaders - ROOKIE TEs 66% - Nate Boerkircher (JAX) (a bit inflated by blowout) 54% - Eli Raridon (NE) 41% - Kenyon Sadiq (NYJ) 33% - Matthew Hibner (BAL) 28% - Will Kacmarek (MIA) 11% - Marlin Klein (HOU) 8% - Josh Cuevas (BAL) Inactive - Max Klare (LAR), Justin Joly (MIA), Tanner Koziol (JAX), Joe Royer (CLE) Placed on IR right before the season started - Eli Stowers

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NegativeRoleSep 1, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL
Joly, a fifth-round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, showed off his speed on an 88-yard touchdown reception during Denver's final preseason game. However, the Broncos didn't see enough from the rookie to justify keeping him, waiving him as part of final roster cuts while keeping seventh-round rookie Dallen Bentley. The Dolphins claimed the NC State product on waivers, giving him a chance to battle for a role in what looks like a wide-open tight end room.
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NegativeRoleAug 31, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL
5th-round rookie tight end claimed off waivers by Miami Dolphins after struggling in Denver camp and preseason; played primarily with third-team offense, started a camp scuffle, and was deemed raw and behind schedule after missing offseason time. Broncos GM George Paton acknowledged Joly is talented but opted for 7th-round rookie Dallen Bentley on the 53-man roster, citing the difficulty of the tight end position for rookies and Joly's delayed development.
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NegativeRoleAug 31, 2026Mile High Report
5th-round rookie TE struggled throughout Broncos training camp, started a camp scuffle, and consistently played with the third-team offense in preseason before being waived. His lone highlight was an 88-yard TD catch from Sam Ehlinger in the preseason finale, but GM George Paton noted he was raw, missed much of the offseason, and fell behind other tight ends—a position typically tough for rookies. Paton acknowledged Joly is talented and expected to have a nice career, but the Broncos opted for 7th-round rookie Dallen Bentley on the 53-man roster instead.
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NegativeDepth ChartAug 31, 2026Mile High Report
Rookie tight end Justin Joly waived despite being fifth-round selection; source considered his upside as potential heir to Evan Engram at move tight end position worth carrying, but coaches valued Dallen Bentley's future potential more as inline 'Y' tight end; Joly missed significant offseason time and was raw prospect; GM Paton stated 'Tight end position is a tough position for a rookie. He missed a lot of the offseason, just a little bit behind. We wish we had another game or two. We still like the player. We think he's going to have a nice career.'
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NegativeDepth ChartAug 31, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL
Rookie tight end Justin Joly waived in surprise move despite being fifth-round selection; source considered his upside as potential heir to Evan Engram at move tight end position worth carrying on roster; Joly was coming on towards end of training camp but missed significant offseason time and was behind; GM George Paton stated 'Tight end position is a tough position for a rookie. He missed a lot of the offseason, just a little bit behind. We wish we had another game or two. We still like the player. We think he's going to have a nice career'; coaches valued Dallen Bentley's future potential more as inline 'Y' tight end.
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PositiveDepth ChartAug 31, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL
The source reports that Joly, the No. 152 overall pick, was waived by the Broncos at the roster deadline as a rookie—the highest draft pick waived by Denver at this stage since Maurice Clarett (No. 101) in 2005. Despite preseason performances including 1 reception for 0 yards against Atlanta, 2 receptions for 10 yards against Green Bay, and a breakout 2 receptions for 96 yards and a touchdown against Minnesota, Joly failed to make the final 53-man roster. The source notes that the Broncos do not casually cut high draft picks without cause, suggesting Joly's poor overall training camp and preseason participation warranted the decision.
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PositiveDepth ChartAug 31, 2026Mile High Report
The No. 152 overall pick was waived at the 2026 roster deadline, making him the highest draft pick cut by the Broncos at the deadline as a rookie since Maurice Clarett (No. 101) in 2005. Joly's preseason performance was poor: 1 reception for 0 yards against Atlanta, 2 receptions for 10 yards against Green Bay, and despite a breakout 2 receptions for 96 yards and a touchdown against Minnesota, it was insufficient to overcome his overall performance and secure a roster spot.
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PositiveValueAug 31, 202632BeatWriters
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Broncos GM George Paton, on waiving fifth-round pick Justin Joly: "A talented player. We knew when we drafted him -- we knew he was raw, and we still liked the player. He's coming on towards the end of training camp. The tight end position is a tough position for a rookie. He missed a lot of the offseason, just a little bit behind. We wish we had another game or two. We still like the player. We think he's gonna to have a nice career. You just gotta make tough decisions to build the best 53 y...

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NegativeDepth ChartAug 30, 2026Sigmund Bloom
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A surprise: Per multiple sources, #Broncos have waived 5th-round rookie TE Justin Joly. He did struggle adjusting to NFL in training camp and clearly he could use a redshirt year. But his talent was obvious on 88-yard catch-and-run TD Friday vs. Vikings. See if he clears waivers. [Retweeted](

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