Broncos Add Patterson to Practice Squad Amid Trade Buzz

On November 3, 2026, Denver added former Los Angeles Chargers running back Jarett Patterson, Jordan Miller, a defensive-line player, and defensive back Ugo Amadi to its practice squad. The Broncos made room by cutting Eli Pancol and Cameron Ross, both wideouts, from the squad.

Patterson, 27, has appeared in 27 NFL games after entering the league as an undrafted player in 2021. He has 126 career rushing attempts for 503 yards and three touchdowns, with previous stints in Washington and Los Angeles. He is now the most experienced running back on Denver’s practice squad.

The Broncos have been short at running back, with RJ Harvey and Tyler Badie on short-term injured reserve. Rookie Jonah Coleman and J.K. Dobbins are the primary available backs, while Cody Schrader is on the active roster and could be elevated again. Denver’s next game is at Carolina, before its Week 10 bye.

Patterson’s signing prompted speculation among fans that Denver might no longer pursue a trade for Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor. The report characterized the move as temporary depth rather than a signal that a Taylor deal was off the table. Coach Sean Payton said he and general manager George Paton would assess ways to improve the team, but declined to address online speculation.

Miller returns to Denver after spending much of 2024 and 2025 on its practice squad; he was released by Miami in September. Amadi had joined Denver’s practice squad last month, then was released before Week 8 as the secondary approached full strength. The defensive additions followed Payton’s concern that Denver leads the NFL in defensive snaps, a workload he said the offense could help reduce by holding the ball longer.