{"id":992114,"date":"2026-09-05T02:18:44","date_gmt":"2026-09-05T02:18:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/992114\/"},"modified":"2026-09-05T02:18:44","modified_gmt":"2026-09-05T02:18:44","slug":"broncos-bring-vet-taylor-rapp-back-in-for-workout","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/992114\/","title":{"rendered":"Broncos bring vet Taylor Rapp back in for workout"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Broncos appear to be close to getting a veteran safety back in their building.<\/p>\n<p>Taylor Rapp, who briefly signed with Denver last month and then was released, had another tryout with the club, according to Friday\u2019s transaction wire.<\/p>\n<p>That workout, combined with the fact that head coach Sean Payton said on Aug. 26 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.denverpost.com\/2026\/08\/26\/broncos-cooper-arrest-nfl-review-payton\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">that there was a \u201cbetter than good\u201d chance Rapp would end up re-signing with the Broncos<\/a> after needing \u201ca little time at home,\u201d would indicate that the veteran defensive back is moving toward officially rejoining the team. No signing had been finalized by Friday\u2019s wire deadline.<\/p>\n<p>If Rapp does rejoin the team, it could be either as a member of the practice squad or on the 53-man roster. The Broncos have four out of a maximum six vested veterans on their 17-member practice squad, so they\u2019d have to waive a player, but that player would not have to be a veteran.<\/p>\n<p>Rapp, 28, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.denverpost.com\/2026\/08\/20\/broncos-sign-safety-taylor-rapp\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">first signed with the Broncos Aug. 20<\/a>. He did not play in Denver\u2019s preseason game the next day against Green Bay, then practiced only one time \u2014 Monday, Aug. 24. He was not seen at practice the next day and was officially released Aug. 26.<\/p>\n<p>After the unusual timeline, Denver head coach Sean Payton said that Rapp \u201cneeds a little time at home, and we completely get what he needs. There\u2019s a good chance, better than good chance that \u2014 I know how he felt being here \u2014 so I think sooner or later (him re-signing with the Broncos) is going to happen.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBut this obviously took precedence, so just leave it at that.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>At the time he was originally signed, Payton said the move was more about a player they thought had talent rather than an acute need at safety.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt was early, but here\u2019s what we know: We\u2019ve played against him,\u201d Payton added when Rapp was released. \u201cHe\u2019s smart, which is a great trait to have as a safety. He\u2019s a good tackler. He can play down over the slot. He\u2019s got versatility.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Denver kept five safeties on its initial 53-man roster: Starters Talanoa Hufanga and Brandon Jones and reserves Devon Key, JL Skinner and Tycen Anderson. Key and Skinner are backups who double as terrific special teamers and Anderson is also a special teams contributor. Denver also has rookie seventh-round pick Miles Scott on its practice squad.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/myaccount.denverpost.com\/dp\/preference\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Want more Broncos news? Sign up for the Broncos Insider to get all our NFL analysis.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The Broncos appear to be close to getting a veteran safety back in their building. 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