Broncos star exits commissioner's exempt list, still faces possible NFL suspension

Roster clearance arrives with Denver sitting at 4-2.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read

What happened: A Denver Broncos star has been removed from the NFL commissioner's exempt list, restoring active roster eligibility, per the New York Post. League officials could still hand down a suspension as the disciplinary process concludes.

Why it matters: Getting an impact piece back bolsters a 4-2 Broncos squad coming off a 17-14 Thursday night win over Seattle. A subsequent suspension would strip away that added depth during the middle stretch of the 2026 regular season.

By the numbers: Denver stands 4-2 after holding off Seattle 17-14 on Thursday despite generating 168 total yards, the club's lowest offensive output since posting 158 against the Raiders in 2021.

What to watch: The league office will determine whether formal discipline follows the exempt-list removal ahead of Denver's Week 7 matchup.

Sources

New York Post 2026-10-17T06:29:03.083045+00:00

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