The Broncos sorted out their running back situation Monday by waiving Audric Estime and Blake Watson.

Sources said the moves were made even though they weren't on the official NFL transaction report. Sources said the Broncos want both players for the practice squad.

Estime was a fifth-round pick by Denver in 2024. Watson was on the 53-man roster last season as an undrafted free agent. He will be waived with an injury designation after suffering a knee strain in last Sunday's 29-18 win over New Orleans in the preseason finale.

The deadline is 2 p.m. Tuesday for teams to set their intial 53-man regular-season roster.

A source said the Broncos also waived veteran cornerback Damarri Mathis in a move that was expected.

The Broncos on Monday also waived rookie guard Xavier Truss and defensi

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