The Denver Broncos have spent most of the 2025 campaign rewriting expectations. They have climbed their way into legitimate Super Bowl 60 contention behind a top-tier defense and the rapid development of second-year quarterback Bo Nix. Sitting at 10-2 and battling for the AFC’s No. 1 seed, Denver has shown the resilience and balance of a team built for January, but the front office isn’t standing still.
As injuries pile up across the league and the margin for error tightens, the Broncos are on the lookout for reinforcements at a crucial position: wide receiver. This week, they brought in a former second-round pick for a workout, who has racked up 11 career touchdowns and over 2,200 receiving yards. Denver ultimately signed him to its practice squad.
Broncos Sign Elijah Moore
Moore’s arrival signals that the Broncos know their defense can take them far, but the offense still needs more juice. According to the NFL transaction wire, Denver hosted the former Jets and Browns wideout for a free agent visit on Monday. On Tuesday, NFL insider Tom Pelissero reported that Moore has signed with the Broncos’ practice squad.
At just 25 years old, Moore brings a wealth of experience and versatility to the table. Drafted 34th overall in 2021, he showed early promise with the Jets before putting together two solid seasons in Cleveland, where he totaled 120 receptions for 1,178 yards and three touchdowns.
His latest stint with the Bills didn’t yield much production, resulting in just nine catches for 112 yards. However, many insiders believe he still has the potential to be a valuable slot weapon or spacing option in the right system.
The Broncos’ current receiver room includes Courtland Sutton, Marvin Mims, Pat Bryant, Troy Franklin, and Lil’Jordan Humphrey. This talented but inconsistent group has struggled at times to separate or create explosive plays. Denver knows that as playoff defenses tighten, Nix will need more reliable support.
Nix’s growth has been one of the biggest storylines of the Broncos’ season. Once seen as a careful, controlled game manager, he has now delivered back-to-back 295-plus yard performances. These outings included multiple late-game drives that cemented Denver’s reputation as one of the league’s toughest close-game teams.
Still, the offense hasn’t consistently broken past the 25-point threshold, an area that could become a liability in high-stakes postseason battles. Nix is ranked 15th among quarterbacks in the NFL in PFSN’s QB Impact Score through 12 games, with a 77.6 grade. Under his leadership, the Broncos are ranked 14th in offense in PFSN’s Offense Impact metric.
Moore, known for his quickness and ability to win underneath, could be the missing link that helps Denver maintain offensive balance deep into winter. He could be the type of late-season addition that shifts a team’s trajectory.
This complementary piece gives Nix one more trusted option as the Broncos chase their first Super Bowl appearance since the Peyton Manning era. Either way, the message is clear: this team believes its window of opportunity is open, and they are staying aggressive while it is here.
