Broncos sign six players to future deals

The Denver Broncos announced today that they have signed six players to future deals. Those six players are tight end Caleb Lohner, running back Deuce Vaughn, linebacker Levelle Bailey, running back Cody Schrader, offensive linemen Calvin Throckmorton, and nose tackle Jordan Miller.

All six of these players were on the Broncos’ practice squad and now will be on the roster as the team heads into the offseason.

Tight End Caleb Lohner

The Denver Broncos drafted tight end Caleb Lohner in the 7th round of the 2025 NFL Draft. He is a former basketball player who played one year of college football and is viewed as a long-term project for the Broncos and head coach Sean Payton. He spent the entire year on the practice squad and will have a chance to develop this offseason with the hopes of cracking the Broncos’ 53-man roster coming out of training camp.

Linebacker Levelle Bailey

The former undrafted free agent has spent the majority of the past two seasons on the Broncos practice squad. He will provide some depth at the linebacker position that could lose both Alex Singleton and Justin Strnad to free agency this offseason. He has pushed for a roster spot the past two seasons and will look to do that again this offseason.

Running Back Deuce Vaughn

Running back Deuce Vaughn joined the Broncos during the season on their practice squad, but he was never elevated to the active roster. Now, he will look to compete for a spot in the Broncos’ backfield that could see some major changes this upcoming season.

Running Back Cody Schrader

The Broncos claimed Schrader off waivers ahead of their game vs. the Jaguars, but he would never play a snap for them this season. They would later waive him and then sign him to their practice squad after he cleared waivers. He is a bigger back and adds some size and power to the Broncos’ running back room.

Offensive Linemen Calvin Throckmorton

Veteran guard Calvin Throckmorton spent time on the Broncos’ practice squad and active roster this season. He is one of Sean Payton’s guys and has provided valuable depth at guard these past few seasons. I believe he will do the same again this offseason and will compete for a backup spot once again this summer.

Defensive Tackle Jordan Miller

Miller is a former undrafted free agent who has spent the past two seasons on the Broncos’ practice squad. He is a nose tackle who provides depth behind veteran DJ Jones and Malcolm Roach and will do that again this offseason.