The Broncos on Tuesday signed wide receiver Quan Cosby, waiving running back Jeremiah Johnson to make room for the move.
The club also signed tight end John Nalbone to the practice squad. Nalbone saw action in two games with Miami in 2010 before finishing the year on Denver’s practice squad.
Since joining the Cincinnati Bengals in 2009 as a college free agent, Cosby played in all 32 possible games, averaging 10.0 yards over two seasons as the team’s No. 1 punt returner.
In those two seasons as a key special teams contributor, Cosby handled 110 punt return opportunities — 70 returns and 40 fair catches — without a lost muff or fumble.
In 2010, his 10 special teams tackles ranked third on the team for Cincinnati.
He has also caught six passes for 71 yards in his career, three of which resulted in first downs.
The 5-foot-9, 190-pound former University of Texas standout is now the sixth wide receiver on the roster. The Broncos were down to two healthy receivers in Sunday’s 24-22 win against the Cincinnati Bengals.
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New blogs popping up left and right. Well anyways, I definitely like this pickup. Could be a decent slot guy and will be a boost in the return game.
As long as we keep Decker out of special teams situations I’ll be happy. Don’t want to see him at an increase risk for injury
I like the pick up. Although I would prefer to activate Eron Riley. Or did that already happen?
And I didn’t submit a score prediction for the Bengals game, crazy week.
I am going Ten 34 Den 20 for Sunday. Hope I am wrong, but they are coming off a big win over Baltimore and will be tough.
Was happy to get a win on Sunday. Not an Orton supporter, but he played smart football. The smartest thing getting the ball to DECKER! Holy cow! Love having 87 on our team.
Don’t like Johnson getting waived though. I really liked him on our team.
does that mean he was kicked off the practice squad
i know we are thin at WR but i would like at least one move at DT. it would help our run deffence, but oh well maybe we have the right line up we were just not ready week one.
Cosby sounds like a gamer at WR and PR`s. I hope he fills in for us at a time when our WR`s are going down.
anyone hear anything about Daren Sharper he would be a good pick up, but green bay lost their saftey for the yr, hes probably going back to them
I had a feeling we`d go after a Punt or KR and the player is a WR to boot. I mentioned that yesterday. I had an idea that that might happen.
It means JJ will go back on Waivers if no one claims him again then we can put him on our practice squad … altho I dunno if we have anymore space cuz I heard we signed some TE to the practice squad. Dunno how much space we got left, but that must mean they are expecting Moreno back very soon. After his injury … he seemed like he was moving very well on the sideline.
Nice pick up … I like it as well because what this might mean is that they see Deckers potential as a WR and want him to focus more on that and less on returning especially with our top 2 WRs going down. Woulda really liked Riley tho. Thought he was a stud. TRB
Yeah, no more Johnson on the PS, no room for him, got 8 there, bummer, good preseason, that’s gonna hurt if Moreno goes down again as he always does, could of brought up Goodwin from PS, was good on returns and that would of left room for Johnson rather than bring in a player the Bengals couldn’t use. Safe thing to do looks like once again, the guy is not electric but does not fumble, don’t believe that was worth losing Johnson for though, Goodwin seemed sure handed too, less experience though and Fox is all about experience, gotta roll with it.
He was a UT guy he can’t be all bad, LOL.
The TE Nalbone thing also shows they are not too pleased with Julius injury I would imagine.
I know this wont be a popular opinion (mine usually aren’t), but I feel the JJ release has more to do with EFX’s vote of confidence for Lance Ball and are comfortable with him handling backup duties if (more like when) Knowshon gets dinged up again!
So, Quan looks to be our return man? Surprised Cincy didnt pick him back up after the news of losing Shiply for the season (wasnt Jordan another Texas boy baylin?)
Yep, and the incredible thing is Texas now has McCoy’s little brother throwing to Shipley’s little brother, still McCoy to Shipley!!! They do turn up football players in Texas.
Ball has gotten better I’ll say that, but if Moreno doesn’t stay healthy that still only leaves two RBs on the roster including PS, very thin. But we’re ok at FB with Larsen, and Sylvester still on the PS.
Thats funny! Texas is a football state for sure
Don’t forget Tebow! The Hybrid just kidding y’all!!!!!!! Kind of…
Yeah, total football state, high school football is HUGE here.
man I hope this is the last of our injuries. Then again!!!
Sndvl, I think your right, I believe that Ball in the last two weeks has helped his chances of seeing more time. Week one he caught the pass over the middle and jumped over the defensemen to score, and last game was a solid rusher when called on. He’s shown to have better hands than previous year. I think they may manuver the PS again soon and make room to get JJ back. I liked him.
What you talking about HUGE, don’t you know HS football is LIFE. lmbo.
Nope, don’t like the JJ release one iota. Silly EFX.
Decker is representing the number 87 quite well so far this year. Ed McCaffrey would be proud.
Was really happy to pick up Quan. One of my all-time favorite Horns. Has great hands – super dependable, good on special teams and will fill in nicely in the slot.
Oh – and he knows how to throw a block:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cbSaXAEoYvQ
Well I guess that will cut into Tebow’s time at WR no more playing time for Tebow now.
Denver Tennessee
I expect conservative play by both teams, and ability and willingness to exploit perceived weaknesses, with adjustment to what proves successful in implementation on the field. Both teams will be willing to go for field goals. However, I note that the Titans are being coached by a quarterback named Hasselbeck. That being the case, I will say that both teams will be willing to engage in a track meet, if the game turns that way.