Nothing hurt with Darrell Hackney.
He’s back as the No. 3 quarterback behind Jay Cutler and Patrick Ramsey after the Broncos re-signed Hackney to their practice squad Sunday. No. 3 quarterbacks on practice squads can be activated almost on a moment’s notice.
Hackney played well in the Broncos’ final preseason game at Arizona, completing 17 of 26 passes for 208 yards and rushing for another 40 yards before taking four knees to run out the clock. But with the Broncos’ 53-man roster already carrying the injured Ryan Torain, Tom Nalen, Boss Bailey and Ebenezer Ekuban, the team couldn’t afford the luxury of keeping a third quarterback on its active list.
Hackney was waived Saturday, one the Broncos’ 20 roster moves, and was one of four players brought back to their practice squad Sunday. Also re-signed to the practice squad were offensive guard/tackle Mitch Erickson, defensive tackle Steven Harris and safety Josh Barrett.
The Broncos still have four practice-squad openings, an indication they are trying to sign players cut from other teams.
Lynch cut temporary?
Needing to make roster room and claiming two offensive players off waivers Sunday, the New England Patriots cut former Broncos safety John Lynch. Statements issued by both Lynch and New England coach Bill Belichick, however, indicate the 16-year NFL safety will be re-signed after the season opener.
“I have no regrets about my time thus far with the Patriots,” Lynch said.
He had played the previous four seasons with the Broncos, making the Pro Bowl each time, but he left five days into training camp this year in part because he was unhappy with his role as a first- and second-down safety who would come out on passing downs.
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