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Published on 09/03/2011 at Sat Sep 03 13:59.
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Broncos cut roster to 53

Posted Sat Sep 3rd by

Wide receiver Eron Riley hauled in two touchdown passes in the 2011 preseason, including this touchdown catch-and-run against the Arizona Cardinals Thursday, Sept. 1, 2011, in Glendale, Ariz., but did not make the team's final roster Saturday. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Wide receiver Eron Riley hauled in two touchdown passes in the 2011 preseason, including this touchdown catch-and-run against the Arizona Cardinals Thursday, Sept. 1, 2011, in Glendale, Ariz., but did not make the team's final roster Saturday. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

The Denver Broncos announced several roster transactions Saturday as they trimmed their roster to the league-mandated 53 players.

The more notable surprises among the cuts are S Kyle McCarthy, DT Jeremy Jarmon, WR David Anderson, and WR Eron Riley. CB Perrish Cox, currently undergoing trial for sexual assault, was also cut.

Also surprising is the fact that WR Demaryius Thomas remains on the active roster. The second-year player, who injured his Achilles, was thought to be still be out for some time and a prime candidate for the PUP list. The Broncos indicated Saturday Thomas could be practicing by this week.

Meanwhile, RB Brandon Minor was among three players placed on IR.

Also sad, but less surprised, to see guys like QB Adam Weber and RB Jeremiah Johnson released. Remember that many of these players are practice-squad eligible so if they clear waivers, the Broncos can keep them in orange and blue that way.

The Broncos are 2nd on the waiver wire so it’s likely more moves are coming to make room for other teams’ cuts. Full list after the jump.

WAIVED/RELEASED
Player Pos. College Exp. Transaction
David Anderson WR Colorado State

6

Released
Jeremy Beal DE Oklahoma

R

Waived
Brandon Bing CB Rutgers

R

Waived
Alvin Bowen LB Iowa State

3

Waived
Ronnell Brown DT James Madison

R

Waived
Jeff Byers G Southern California

2

Waived
Perrish Cox CB Oklahoma State

2

Waived
Stanley Daniels G Washington

2

Waived
Britt Davis WR Northern Illinois

2

Waived
D’Andre Goodwin WR Washington

R

Waived
Adam Grant T Arizona

R

Waived
Dan Gronkowski TE Maryland

3

Waived
Steven Hauschka K North Carolina State

4

Waived
Jeremy Jarmon DT Kentucky

3

Waived
Jeremiah Johnson RB Oregon

2

Waived
Kyle McCarthy S Notre Dame

2

Waived
Eric Olsen G Notre Dame

2

Waived
Greg Orton WR Purdue

R

Waived
DeMario Pressley DT North Carolina State

4

Waived
Eron Riley WR Duke

1

Waived
Lee Robinson LB Alcorn State

2

Waived
Dante Rosario TE Oregon

5

Released
Austin Sylvester FB Washington

R

Waived
Adam Weber QB Minnesota

R

Waived

INJURED RESERVE

Player Pos. College

Exp.

Transaction
Jamel Hamler WR Fresno State

R

Injured Reserve
Brandon Minor RB Michigan

1

Injured Reserve
Syd’Quan Thompson CB California

2

Injured Reserve
  • JANITA

    Shocked that Jeremiah Johnson and Eron Riley were waived – and will be more shocked (but relieved) if they clear waivers…
    JANITA

  • Jamesdennieanderson

    Eron Riley is a gamer.  I would have loved to see him on the roster.  jda

  • Ron

    Glad to see Cox go.  Yet, he's a fine athlete who can't seem to make good on-the-field decisions.

  • Fan From Spain

    I thought McCarthy played well, kinda surprised with that one.
    Cox played like sh*t this preseason and with the rape case… no surprise.

  • areferee

    Although final roster cuts always include surprises and talented players, cutting Eron Riley was clearly a mistake.  I am highly doubtful that he will clear waivers and make the practice squad.  Even a greater fear is that he will become a star with a division rival.  He deserves to be a Bronco.

  • Fan From Spain

    I thought McCarthy played well, kinda surprised with that one.
    Cox played like sh*t this preseason and with the rape case… no surprise.

  • areferee

    Although final roster cuts always include surprises and talented players, cutting Eron Riley was clearly a mistake.  I am highly doubtful that he will clear waivers and make the practice squad.  Even a greater fear is that he will become a star with a division rival.  He deserves to be a Bronco.