The Denver Broncos are calling up some reinforcements from the practice squad ahead of their Week 10 showdown with the Kansas City Chiefs.
The Broncos elevated fullback Michael Burton and linebacker Zach Cunningham from the practice squad to the game-day roster on Saturday. They will revert back to the practice squad on Monday.
Players can be elevated up to three times during the season without having to clear waivers to return to the practice squad. This will mark Burton’s third and final practice squad elevation. He will likely return to the 53-man roster when a spot opens up, perhaps as early as next week.
Burton has dressed for all nine games this season, playing 90 snaps on offense and 164 snaps on special teams. This week marks the first time Cunningham has been elevated this season. He will likely play on special teams while providing depth behind Justin Strnad at linebacker.
Sunday’s game will be regionally televised on CBS (view the TV map). Playing at home, KC is considered a heavy favorite against the Broncos.
