Broncos sign LB Garrett Nelson, place LB Johnny Walker on IR

Broncos Make Roster Moves: New Linebacker Joins, Walker Heads to IR

Denver Adds Experience, Places Rookie on Injured Reserve

The Denver Broncos made two roster announcements Thursday afternoon. The team has signed linebacker Garrett Nelson while placing linebacker Johnny Walker on injured reserve.

Nelson brings experience to the Broncos after spending time with the Miami Dolphins and Cincinnati Bengals following his undrafted status out of Nebraska in 2023. He recorded five tackles and a sack during the Dolphins' preseason but did not see action in any regular season games. Prior to joining the NFL, Nelson played for the San Antonio Brahmas in the UFL over the past two seasons, accumulating 15 tackles in eight games during the 2025 campaign.

Walker, who joined the Broncos as an undrafted free agent this offseason after playing college football at Missouri, is now sidelined due to injury.

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