Denver waives 10 players in final roster cutdown

The group includes three receivers and two cornerbacks.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 301 min read

Denver waived defensive tackle Israel Antwine, cornerback Brent Austin, wide receiver Michael Bandy, long snapper Luke B Via @AdamSchefter on X

What happened: The cuts include Israel Antwine, Brent Austin, Michael Bandy, Luke Basso and Sean Fresch. Ricardo Hallman, Reid Holskey, Justin Joly, Kolbe Katsis and Dane Key were also waived.

Why it matters: The moves narrow Denver's roster ahead of the upcoming 2026 season. Several players could remain available for practice-squad consideration.

By the numbers: Denver waived 10 players: three wide receivers, two cornerbacks, one defensive back, one defensive tackle, one tackle, one tight end and one long snapper.

What to watch: Denver's remaining roster decisions and subsequent practice-squad moves are next.

Sources

@AdamSchefter 2026-08-30T23:04:20.333804+00:00

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