Inside linebacker Levelle Bailey made the Broncos’ initial 53-man roster last season as an undrafted rookie.

A year later he has been cut.

Letting Bailey go has been the biggest surprise so far as the Broncos trim their roster down to the regular-season limit of 53 by 2 p.m. Tuesday. A source said the Broncos want to sign Bailey to the practice squad if he clears waivers.

While Bailey made the initial 53-man roster last year, he was soon was waived and then signed to the practice squad. But he was back on the 53 on Oct. 8 for the remainder of the season.

Another cut that was somewhat of a surprise was safety Sam Franklin. His 2025 contract was guaranteed for $1.17 million although that money could be offset if he joins another team.

According to sources and reports, among other player

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