LIL'JORDAN HUMPHREY NEWS

Non-factor in Week 4 Humphrey failed to secure his lone target in Sunday's 10-9 win over the Jets.

Impact After recording catching eight of 13 targets for 87 yards over the previous two contests, Humphrey saw a major dip in his utilization Sunday. The veteran wideout played 42 of the Broncos' 61 offensive snaps Sunday, behind only Courtland Sutton (48) in the receiving corps. The entire Broncos aerial attack was grounded Sunday with rookie quarterback Bo Nix mustering just 60 passing yards against a stingy Jets defense. Though it appears Humphrey was been building chemistry with Nix, the inconsistency of Denver's offense will make the 26-year-old wideout difficult to trust for fantasy purposes most weeks. The Broncos will host the Raiders in Week 5.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Stays busy in Week 3 win Humphrey brought in six of eight targets for 37 yards in the Broncos' 26-7 win over the Buccaneers on Sunday.

Impact Humphrey finished right behind Courtland Sutton for the team lead in receptions while also qualifying as a distant second to his teammate in receiving yards and as the runner-up in targets. Humphrey, who is well versed in head coach Sean Payton's offense from their time together in New Orleans, has quickly built chemistry with rookie quarterback Bo Nix, as the sixth-year pro now sports a 10-87 line on 13 targets over the last two games heading into a Week 4 road matchup against the Jets.

SEPTEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Signs with Denver Humphrey signed a contract with the Broncos on Saturday, Chris Tomasson of The Denver Gazette reports.

Impact Humphrey was out of practice-squad elevations, so this move isn't entirely surprising. The long-time Bronco put together a solid performance in Week 2 tallying 50 receiving yards despite a dismal display overall by the offense. It's unlikely those same opportunities will be available in Week 3 as Devaughn Vele is cleared to play after missing the previous week due to a ribs injury.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Goes back to practice squad Humphrey reverted to the Broncos' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Impact Like he was before the Broncos' season-opening loss at Seattle, Humphrey was elevated prior to the team's Week 2 game, but he played a far bigger role. His snap share increased from 30 to 77 percent, and he hauled in four of five targets for 50 yards as a result. The increased workload for Humphrey may have been spurred by the absence of rookie WR Devaughn Vele (ribs), but in any case the former seems poised to be a regular in three-wide sets along with Courtland Sutton and Josh Reynolds for as long as Vele is sidelined.

SEPTEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Moves back to active roster Humphrey was elevated from the Broncos' practice squad Saturday, Parker Gabriel of The Denver Post reports.

Impact Humphrey was also called up to the active roster in Week 1, playing 21 snaps on offense and unable to reel in his lone target. With Devaughn Vele (ribs) out of action for Sunday's game against the Steelers, Humphrey may find himself with extra opportunities in the Week 2 matchup.

SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Goes back to practice squad Humphrey reverted to Denver's practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Impact Humphrey played 21 offensive snaps during the Broncos' loss at Seattle in Week 1, but he drew just one target, which fell incomplete. Given his healthy involvement in the offense, there's a decent chance he'll get called on to suit up again in Week 2.

SEPTEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Goes back to practice squad Humphrey reverted to Denver's practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Impact Humphrey played 21 offensive snaps during the Broncos' loss at Seattle in Week 1, but he drew just one target, which fell incomplete. Given his healthy involvement in the offense, there's a decent chance he'll get called on to suit up again in Week 2.

SEPTEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Elevated for Week 1 The Broncos elevated Humphrey to the active roster Saturday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Humphrey was unable to make the Broncos' 53-man roster at the conclusion of training camp, but he opted to stick around on the practice squad. He played in all 17 regular-season games for Denver in 2023, finishing with 13 catches (on 19 targets) for 162 yards and three touchdowns.

SEPTEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Stays mile high Humphrey signed with the Broncos' practice squad Wednesday, Aric DiLalla of the team's official site reports.

Impact Humphrey appeared in all 17 regular-season games for Denver last season, but he only secured 13 catches on 19 targets for 162 yards and three touchdowns. However, it was enough to be brought back on a one-year deal. Even though wasn't able to secure a spot on the 53-man roster, he'll now have the opportunity to work his way back there.

AUGUST 29 • ROTOWIRE

Released by Denver Humphrey was released by the Broncos on Tuesday, Aric DiLalla of the team's official website reports.

Impact Humphrey re-signed with the Broncos in March after compiling 162 receiving yards and three touchdowns on 13 catches over 17 games with the team in 2023, but he'll now look for another opportunity elsewhere. He has appeared in at least three contests in each of the last five NFL seasons and will likely find a new suitor in the near future.

AUGUST 27 • ROTOWIRE

Broncos rookie receiver DeVaughn Vele's age dropped him in the draft but his maturity is now a plus

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AUGUST 14 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Incredible individual effort for TD Humphrey caught two of four targets for 69 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 16-9 win over the Chargers.

Impact Humphrey made the play of the game in the second quarter when he took a short pass from Jarrett Stidham and proceeded to juke and jive his way past several certain tackle opportunities before dashing towards the end zone and extending the ball past the goal line for a 54-yard touchdown. It was the only touchdown either team would record Sunday, and it would have also counted as the game-winning score if this were hockey after breaking a then 3-3 tie. While Lil'Jordan had the best game of any Denver receiver, it is important to point out that his four targets finished third behind starters Jerry Jeudy and Brandon Johnson. Perhaps Humphrey's impressive catch and run will earn him more snaps and targets when the Broncos visit the Raiders in Week 18.

JANUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Plays more than Mims again Humphrey logged 38 of the Broncos' 67 snaps on offense and hauled in his lone target for a 12-yard reception in Sunday's 24-7 win over the Chargers.

Impact For the second week in a row, Humphrey worked as the Broncos' No. 3 receiver ahead of rookie Marvin Mims, taking on a 57 percent snap share to Mims' 37 percent. Though his playing time appears to be on the rise, Humphrey is typically little more than a tertiary option in the passing game while he often shares the field with Courtland Sutton, Jerry Jeudy and Javonte Williams. Humphrey has drawn exactly one target in five straight contests.

DECEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back to active roster Humphrey was elevated to the Broncos' active roster Wednesday, Aric DiLalla of Denver's official website reports.

Impact Humphrey will continue his trend of being elevated ahead of each of the Broncos' contests this year, joining the active roster for eighth consecutive contest. The wide receiver has caught four passes for 26 yards and a touchdown while playing 121 offensive snaps this season.

OCTOBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back to practice squad Humphrey reverted to the Broncos' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Impact Humphrey has shuttled between the practice squad and active roster most of the season, as he's appeared in all seven games to this point, catching four passes for 26 yards and one touchdown on five targets as a deep reserve.

OCTOBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back with Denver Denver signed Humphrey to its practice squad and elevated him to the active roster ahead of Sunday's game against Green Bay, Field Yates of ESPN reports.

Impact It didn't take long for the Broncos to bring Humphrey back, as the 25-year-old was let go Friday after the team claimed Keondre Coburn off waivers. Humphrey has bounced back and forth between Denver's practice squad and active roster this season. He's appeared in all six of the Broncos' games thus far, recording four receptions for 26 yards and one touchdown.

OCTOBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Let go by Broncos Denver released Humphrey on Friday, Aric DiLalla of the team's official site reports.

Impact The Broncos claimed nose tackle Keondre Coburn off waivers from the Chiefs on Friday, and Humphrey was the corresponding roster move. Humphrey had just been signed to the active roster Wednesday after bouncing between the 53-man roster and practice squad through the early part of the campaign. He's played in all six of Denver's contests this season, tallying four catches on five targets for 26 yards and a touchdown.

OCTOBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Signed to active roster The Broncos signed Humphrey from their practice squad to the active roster Wednesday.

Impact Humphrey will rejoin Denver's active roster where he spent time earlier this season before being released and signed to the practice squad last week. So far this year the 25-year-old has caught four of his five targets for 26 yards and a touchdown in six games and will look to add to those numbers versus the Packers on Sunday.

OCTOBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Finds work in Denver The Broncos signed Humphrey on Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Humphrey jumped between New England's practice squad and its active roster during the 2022 campaign, ultimately appearing in six games for the Patriots before being let go in November. The 24-year-old wide receiver is now slated to compete for a depth role within Denver's receiving corps this offseason.

MARCH 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Bumped down to practice squad Humphrey reverted to the Patriots' practice squad Monday.

Impact Humphrey was waived by New England on Tuesday before re-signing with the team's practice squad Thursday. The 24-year was then activated to the active roster with wide receiver Nelson Agholor (hamstring) sidelined for Week 6. Humphrey ultimately did not record a statistic while playing just one special-teams snap during this 38-15 win over the Browns, and he'll now be eligible for two more elevations from the Patriots' practice squad this season.

OCTOBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Moved up from practice squad The Patriots elevated Humphrey from the practice squad Saturday, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.

Impact With Nelson Agholor (hamstring) getting downgraded to out for Sunday's game in Cleveland, Humphrey will move up from the practice squad to bolster the Patriots' depth at receiver. While playing in all five of the Patriots' games to date, Humphrey has produced only two receptions for 20 yards across 125 snaps on offense.

OCTOBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Staying with Pats The Patriots re-signed Humphrey to the practice squad Thursday.

Impact Humphrey opened the regular season on New England's practice squad and was elevated for the season opener before signing to the active roster shortly thereafter. However, the fourth-year wideout saw his playing time fall over each of the past three weeks and was waived Tuesday. Humphrey should now be a likely candidate for subsequent game-day activations moving forward.

OCTOBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

On the field for 54 snaps Sunday Humphrey logged 54 of a possible 66 snaps on offense in Sunday's 37-26 loss to the Ravens, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Despite being second among the Patriots wideouts in terms of snaps Week 3, Humphrey didn't record a catch (on one target) in the contest. For now, the 6-foot-4, 225-pounder is off the fantasy radar, though his versatility (Humphrey saw TE reps in training camp) and blocking ability could keep earning him a share of playing time in the weeks ahead.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

Catches one pass Sunday Humphrey was on the field for 26 of a possible 68 snaps on offense in Sunday's 17-14 win over the Steelers, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.

Impact In the process, Humphrey caught one of his two targets for 11 yards in Week 2. For now, the 24-year-old is off the fantasy radar while working as a depth option in a New England wideout corps that also includes Jakobi Meyers, DeVante Parker, Nelson Agholor and Kendrick Bourne.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE