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Future contracts
All players listed below were signed to reserve/future contracts from January 10–12, unless noted otherwise. Each player was officially added to the active roster on March 16—the first day of the 2022 league year. [11]
Signings
claimed off waivers from the Chargers on February 14, [46] waived September 1, [47] promoted to the active roster on September 14 [48]
Departures
released August 30, [16] assigned to the practice squad on August 31, [17] promoted to the active roster on October 10 [65]
Post-draft trades
On August 30, the Broncos traded linebacker Malik Reed and a 2023 seventh-round selection to the Pittsburgh Steelers in exchange for a 2023 sixth-round selection. [16]
Undrafted free agents
All undrafted free agents were signed at the conclusion of the 2022 NFL Draft on April 30, [80] unless noted otherwise.
Trade for Russell Wilson
On March 16, the Broncos acquired quarterback Russell Wilson and a 2022 fourth-round selection (No. 116 overall) from the Seattle Seahawks, in one of the largest trades in NFL history. The Broncos sent quarterback Drew Lock, tight end Noah Fant, defensive end Shelby Harris, their 2022 first-, second- and fifth-round selections (Nos.
Practice squad elevations
Each NFL team is permitted to elevate up to two players from the practice squad to the active game day roster per week, with those designated players being allowed to return to the practice squad after each game without being exposed to waivers. Each player can be elevated a maximum of three times. [88]
