RVRosterVerdict
← All transactions
OfficialWaiver

Denver BroncosLBWaivers

Denver Broncos waive LB Garrett Nelson via waivers

Denver Broncos waived LB Garrett Nelson, making him subject to the waiver process on May 8, 2026.

Event type
Waiver
First reported
May 8, 2026
Official
May 8, 2026
Player
Garrett Nelson
Position
LB

What changed

Player
Garrett Nelson
From
Denver Broncos
To
Waivers
Effective
May 8, 2026

Known details

Compensation
Waived by Denver (DEN)

How this move reshapes the Defensive Ends room

Denver Broncos defensive ends, this season vs last season — the room this transaction changed.

NEW arrived this offseasonRE-UP re-signedLEFT left after last season- returning players are unmarked

This season · 2026Defensive Line Coach: Jamar Cain
82Zach Allen8616/179099929669$16M28.96'4"281
45Johnny Walker Jr.385/17005091—$892K24.66'3"246
40Sai'vion Jones333/17725188457$1.4M23.26'5"289
40Eyioma Uwazurike5411/174964669651$1.1M28.26'6"285
25Jordan Jackson4110/173857569619$1.1M28.56'5"285
25Matt Henningsen4417/174101009615$1.1M27.16'3"291
Last season · 2025Defensive Line Coach: Jamar Cain
82Zach Allen8616/179099929669$16M28.96'4"281
45Johnny Walker Jr.385/17005091—$892K24.66'3"246
40Eyioma Uwazurike5411/174964669651$1.1M28.26'6"285
40Sai'vion Jones333/17725188457$1.4M23.26'5"289
35John Franklin-MyersLEFT5617/17860979143$15M29.86'4"288
30Garrett NelsonLEFT29—0050960—26.46'4"245
25Jordan Jackson4110/173857569619$1.1M28.56'5"285
25Matt Henningsen4417/174101009615$1.1M27.16'3"291

Timeline

  1. OfficialMay 8, 2026

    Denver Broncos waive LB Garrett Nelson via waivers

    Waived by Denver (DEN)

    nfl_transactions

Sources

Related