Lil'Jordan Humphrey - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Inactive in Week 9 Humphrey (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game versus the Panthers, Aric DiLalla of the team's official site reports.

Impact Humphrey has appeared in Denver's last four regular-season contests. However, he will be a healthy scratch for the meeting with Carolina, meaning his next opportunity to play will come in Week 11 against the Raiders, following the Broncos' bye.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Back on Denver's 53-man roster The Broncos signed Humphrey off the practice squad to the active roster Friday.

Impact It'll be Humphrey's third stint on the Broncos' 53-man roster this season, and it comes after the team placed Pat Bryant (ankle) on injured reserve. Humphrey's lone appearance in the regular season was in Week 2 against the Jaguars, when he failed to haul in his lone target while playing only three offensive snaps. He'll operate in a depth role at wide receiver behind Jaylen Waddle, Courtland Sutton, Troy Franklin and Marvin Mims.

OCTOBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Remaining in Denver organization Humphrey signed a practice-squad contract with the Broncos on Saturday, Parker Gabriel of The Denver Post reports.

Impact Humphrey was released by Denver on Friday but quickly inked a deal to remain in the organization. However, Gabriel notes that the Broncos aren't elevating anyone for Sunday's matchup against San Francisco, so Humphrey won't be active while he resides on the practice squad. The veteran wideout has logged just three offensive snaps so far this season and didn't catch his only target.

OCTOBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Released by Denver Humphrey was released by the Broncos on Friday, Parker Gabriel of The Denver Post reports.

Impact Fullback Adam Prentice was elevated from the practice squad, so Humphrey was released in a corresponding move. However, assuming Humphrey wants to remain with the Broncos, there's a good chance the team will bring him back, even if it means as a member of the practice squad.

OCTOBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Back with Denver The Broncos signed Humphrey on Tuesday, Zac Stevens of TheDNVR.com reports.

Impact Humphrey was released by the Broncos just hours before Monday's Week 1 loss to the Chiefs. The wide receiver was let go as a procedural move to manage the game-day roster limit and elevate players from the practice squad. Humphrey's return likely means the wide receiver will return to his role as a run blocker and occasionally targeted weapon for the Denver offense.

SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 14 • Associated Press

Cut before season opener The Broncos released Humphrey on Monday, Parker Gabriel of The Denver Post reports.

Impact Though he appeared to secure a roster spot coming out of the preseason as the Broncos' No. 6 receiver, Humphrey wound up being cut just hours before the team's season opener versus the Chiefs. Regarded as a strong blocking receiver who has been part a mainstay on head coach Sean Payton's squads dating back to their time together in New Orleans, Humphrey is expected to eventually re-sign with Denver as a member of the roster or practice squad.

SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

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AUGUST 3 • PREDOMINANTLYORANGE.COM

"Hope Waddle atleast bought you dinner": NFL fans react as Lil'Jordan Humphrey gives up No 17 jersey after Jaylen Waddle's addition Jaylen Waddle is going to wear the No. 17 jersey on the Denver Broncos. Waddle will don the jersey previously worn by Lil'Jordan Humphrey.

MARCH 19 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Broncos re-sign WR Lil'Jordan Humphrey to 1-year contract Humphrey, who played for the Broncos in 2023 and 2024, rejoined the team midway through the 2025 campaign and caught nine passes for 101 yar...

MARCH 12 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM

Re-ups with Broncos Denver re-signed Humphrey on Thursday, Zac Stevens of TheDNVR.com reports.

Impact Humphrey kicked off the 2025 campaign wearing a Giants uniform, but he was poached off New York's practice squad by the Broncos in advance of a Week 11 game against Kansas City and provided the team with depth at wideout behind Courtland Sutton, Troy Franklin, Pat Bryant and Marvin Mims down the stretch. Now, heading into his age-28 season, Humphrey appears positioned to reprise a similar reserve role.

MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE

Underwhelming season in 2025 Humphrey ended the 2025 regular season with 13 receptions on 25 targets for 156 yards and a touchdown across 10 regular season games.

Impact Humphrey began the 2025 campaign with the Giants, recording four receptions for 55 yards over three games. The Broncos signed the veteran wideout away from New York's practice squad ahead of Denver's Week 11 matchup against the Chiefs. The veteran wideout rejoined the Broncos, having spent the previous two seasons in Denver. Humphrey provided depth in a familiar offense behind Courtland Sutton, Troy Franklin, Pat Bryant and Marvin Mims. The 27-year-old will become an unrestricted free agent this offseason, so he'll hope to be signed by a team looking for help in their wide receiver room ahead of the 2026 campaign. It's possible, however, that Humphrey could re-sign with the Broncos based on his familiarity with head coach Sean Payton's system.

FEBRUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

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Cashes in TD in postseason win Humphrey brought in two of five targets for 33 yards and a touchdown in the Broncos' 33-30 overtime divisional-round win over the Bills on Saturday.

Impact The veteran journeyman delivered with a 29-yard scoring grab just before halftime, his first touchdown since Week 15 and only his second since the start of a regular season that he opened with the Giants. Humphrey is likely set for another modest complementary role in the upcoming AFC Championship Game matchup against either the Texans or Patriots, but he'll operate with Jarrett Stidham as his quarterback following Bo Nix's postseason-ending ankle fracture Saturday.

JANUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Finishes another quiet season Humphrey ended the 2025 regular season with 13 receptions on 25 targets for 156 yards and a touchdown across 10 games.

Impact After beginning the season with the Giants and recording just four grabs for 55 yards over three games, Humphrey was signed away from New York's practice squad by the Broncos ahead of the team's Week 11 matchup against the Chiefs. The veteran wideout was reunited with the Broncos after spending the previous two seasons in Denver. He joined a crowded wide receiver room, providing depth in a familiar offense behind Courtland Sutton, Troy Franklin, Pat Bryant and Marvin Mims. Humphrey will become an unrestricted free agent this offseason, so he'll hope to garner interest from team's around the league ahead of the 2026 campaign. With that said, it wouldn't be surprising to see the 27-year-old re-sign with the Broncos based on his familiarity with head coach Sean Payton's system, though he would have an uphill battle for meaningful playing time once again.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Catches two passes in win Humphrey caught two of five targets for 23 yards in Denver's 20-13 win over Kansas City on Thursday.

Impact Humphrey's five targets were his most in a game since joining the Broncos on Nov. 12. With Pat Bryant (concussion) absent against the Chiefs, Humphrey operated as the Broncos' WR2 in terms of playing time, getting in on 60 percent of the offensive snaps, ahead of both Marvin Mims (47 percent) and Troy Franklin (38 percent). In six games with the Broncos, Humphrey has nine catches for 101 yards and one touchdown on 15 targets.

DECEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet showing against Jaguars Humphrey caught one of two targets for nine yards in Sunday's 34-20 loss to the Jaguars.

Impact Humphrey played just 13 of the Broncos' 66 offensive snaps, the fewest of any Broncos wide receiver Sunday. The veteran wideout has recorded seven catches for 78 yards and a touchdown since re-joining the Broncos in Week 11 against the Chiefs. Humphrey is a talented player, but his inconsistent usage make him very difficult to trust for consistent fantasy production. The 27-year-old should be ignored for fantasy purposes heading into a Week 17 rematch against the Chiefs.

DECEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Finds end zone against Packers Humphrey caught three of four targets for 42 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 34-26 win over the Packers.

Impact Humphrey's trip to the end zone Sunday was his first touchdown of the 2025 campaign. The 27-year-old wideout played 46 of the Broncos' 68 offensive snaps against the Packers, behind just Courtland Sutton (60) and ahead of Troy Franklin (34), Marvin Mims (21) and Michael Bandy (2). Humphrey's jump to a 68 percent snap share coincided with rookie wide receiver Pat Bryant missing the contest with a hamstring injury. The veteran wideout could play a significant role again in Week 16 if Bryant continues to miss time, but the severity of the hamstring issue remains unclear. Nonetheless, Humphrey would be difficult to trust for fantasy purposes in a Week 16 matchup against the Jaguars, as quarterback Bo Nix tends to spread the ball around to several pass catchers each week.

DECEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Three grabs in win Humphrey caught all three of his targets for 27 yards in Sunday's 24-17 win over the Raiders.

Impact Humphrey played 28 of the Broncos 74 offensive snaps Sunday, behind fellow wide receivers Courtland Sutton (48) and Pat Bryant (35). The 27-year-old was on the field for more offensive snaps than Marvin Mims (20) and Troy Franklin (19). Humphrey's 38 percent snap share was his largest since joining the Broncos this season, yet his elevated usage did not lead to much production. With quarterback Bo Nix spreading the ball around to so many pass catchers, the veteran wideout remains extremely difficult to trust for fantasy purposes. Next up for Denver is a Week 15 home matchup against the Packers.

DECEMBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Re-joining Payton in Denver Humphrey is signing with the Broncos and may play in Sunday's game against the Chiefs, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Impact The Broncos are signing Humphrey away from the Giants' practice squad, figuring he can acclimate quickly after previously playing for Sean Payton in both New Orleans and Denver. Humphrey isn't likely to have much fantasy value, but his presence in a depth role could take a bit of playing time away from the Broncos' other wide receivers.

NOVEMBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Placed back on practice squad The Giants reverted Humphrey to their practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Impact Humphrey was elevated each of the past three weeks and played a major role in New York's offense, logging at least 64 percent of the team's offensive snaps each week. However, after producing four catches on eight targets for 55 yards in Week 6, Humphrey didn't make any catches on two targets over his subsequent two games. Still, with Malik Nabers (knee) on IR and the Giants getting very little production from their wideouts outside of Wan'Dale Robinson, there's certainly a chance Humphrey could continue to be called upon on gamedays. However, he'd need to be signed to the active roster for that to happen since he's already been elevated three times.

OCTOBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Gets third practice-squad elevation The Giants elevated Humphrey from their practice squad Saturday ahead of Sunday's matchup versus Philadelphia, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Impact Humphrey was also elevated each of the past two weeks and played a major role in the Giants' offense, logging 77 percent of the team's offensive snaps in Week 6 and 95 percent in Week 7. Darius Slayton (hamstring) is returning for Sunday's game after sitting out each of the past two weeks, so Humphrey will likely take on a lesser role, though he could still be the team's No. 3 WR option behind Slayton and Wan'Dale Robinson. Since Humphrey has now been elevated three times, he'd need to be signed to the active roster in order to be active for New York on gameday again beyond this weekend.

OCTOBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact In this past Sunday's loss to Denver, Humphrey led New York's wideouts with 74 offensive snaps (out of a possible 77), though he got only two targets and didn't catch either of him. Malik Nabers (knee) is out for the season, so Humphrey could eventually be signed to the active roster to provide every-week receiver depth. His role could be reduced, however, when Darius Slayton (hamstring) is ready to return to action.

OCTOBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Elevated from practice squad again The Giants have elevated Humphrey from the practice squad to the active roster ahead of Sunday's road matchup against the Broncos, Dan Salomone of the team's official site reports.

Impact New York will be without Darius Slayton (hamstring) for a second consecutive game, while Malik Nabers (knee) is already done for the year, which positions Humphrey to again join Wan'Dale Robinson, Jalin Hyatt, Beaux Collins and Gunner Olszewski in the wide receiver corps. Humphrey was elevated Week 6 against the Eagles due to the same circumstance, a game in which he played 77 percent of offensive snaps and secured four of eight targets for 55 yards.

OCTOBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Reverts to practice squad Humphrey reverted to the Giants' practice squad Friday.

Impact With Malik Nabers (knee) and Darius Slayton (hamstring) injured, Humphrey started Thursday night against the Eagles and played 77 percent of the offensive snaps, finishing with four catches for 55 yards on eight targets in his first regular-season action of 2025. Humphrey figures to be a regular elevation candidate over the next few weeks after his strong Week 6 performance.

OCTOBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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