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Broncos' Michael Bandy savors his first NFL TD after being cut 9 times in 5 years

Michael Bandy of the Denver Broncos has finally scored his first NFL touchdown after five seasons

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Returns to practice squad Bandy reverted to the Broncos' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.

Impact Bandy was elevated to the active roster ahead of Sunday's 34-26 win over the Packers, reeling in his only target for a 20-yard touchdown in the second quarter while playing two offensive snaps in the contest. The wide receiver was helping fill in for Pat Bryant (hamstring) in Week 15, but he was still a relative afterthought as Courtland Sutton (60), Lil'Jordan Humphrey (46), Troy Franklin (34) and Marvin Mims (21) logged more snaps on offense. Bandy will now need to be officially signed to the active roster to appear in another contest with Denver this season.

DECEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 15 • Associated Press

Broncos jump ahead on QB Bo Nix's 20-yard touchdown pass to WR Michael Bandy | Broncos vs. Packers Quarterback Bo Nix records his 20th touchdown pass of the season with a connection to wide receiver Michael Bandy.

DECEMBER 14 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM

Elevated from practice squad The Broncos elevated Bandy from their practice squad to the active roster Saturday ahead of Sunday's game versus the Packers, Aric DiLalla of the team's official site reports.

Impact Bandy could make his third appearance of the season and would provide additional depth at receiver with Pat Bryant (hamstring) sidelined. Bandy has caught just one pass for 16 yards, and this marks the final time the team can elevate him.

DECEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Broncos promote ILB Jordan Turner to active roster, elevate WR Michael Bandy and QB Sam Ehlinger for Week 15 game vs. Packers Denver has added a linebacker to its 53-man roster ahead of Week 15.

DECEMBER 13 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM

Returns to practice squad The Broncos signed Bandy to the practice squad Thursday, Mike Klis of Denver 9 News reports.

Impact After being waived by the Broncos on Tuesday to make room for veteran OT Geron Christian, Bandy cleared waivers and has reunited with the team. Bandy's return may be followed by an elevation to the 53-man roster for Sunday's game against the Chiefs if wide receivers Marvin Mims (concussion) or Trent Sherfield (toe) are unable to suit up.

NOVEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Cut by Denver The Broncos waived Bandy on Tuesday, Parker Gabriel of The Denver Post reports.

Impact Bandy was cut in order to make room for the signing of veteran OT Geron Christian, who was signed off Dallas' practice squad. If Bandy clears waivers, it would make sense for him to rejoin Denver via the practice squad.

NOVEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Signed from practice squad The Broncos signed Bandy to the active roster from the practice squad Thursday, Chris Tomasson of The Denver Gazette reports.

Impact Bandy was elevated for his 2025 debut during the Broncos' win over Houston in Week 9, a contest in which he secured his only target for 16 yards also playing a minor role on special teams. Now that he's been signed to the 53-man roster, Bandy will be eligible to suit up for the remainder of Denver's contests this season, beginning Thursday night versus the Raiders.

NOVEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 4 • Associated Press

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

Impact Bandy made his 2025 regular-season debut during the Broncos' 18-15 win over the Texans on Sunday. He played a total of 14 snaps (six on offense, eight on special teams) while hauling in a 16-yard pass on his only target of the game. He also returned four punts for 30 yards, though he fumbled one of those punts late in the second quarter that was scooped up by the Texans and led to a Ka'imi Fairbairn 40-yard field goal four plays later. Bandy could be elevated to the Broncos' active roster for Thursday's game against the Raiders if Marvin Mims (concussion) is not cleared to play.

NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Broncos rally to beat Texans 18-15 with last-second field goal

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NOVEMBER 2 • Associated Press

Broncos announce inactive players for Week 9 game vs. Texans Marcedes Lewis and Michael Bandy, who were elevated on Saturday from the practice squad, are active for Sunday's game.

NOVEMBER 2 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM

Elevated for Week 9 Bandy was elevated from the Broncos' practice squad to the active roster Saturday.

Impact With Marvin Mims (concussion) being ruled out for Sunday's game against the Texans, Bandy has been elevated to the active roster for his first regular-season game as a Bronco. The wide receiver finished the preseason with six catches for 59 yards while logging 13 yards on two punt returns. Bandy will likely operate in a reserve capacity as the second punt returner behind Riley Moss. He will also be the fifth wide receiver behind Courtland Sutton, Troy Franklin, Pat Bryant, and Trent Sherfield.

NOVEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Signed to Denver's practice squad The Broncos signed Bandy to the practice squad Thursday, Aric DiLalla of the team's official site reports.

Impact Bandy spent the entire 2024 season on the Broncos' practice squad, and he will reprise that role in 2025 after failing to make Denver's 53-man roster at the end of training camp. He finished the preseason with six catches (on as many targets) for 59 yards while logging 13 yards on two punt returns across three games.

AUGUST 28 • ROTOWIRE

Waived by Broncos Bandy was waived by Denver on Tuesday, Aric DiLalla of the team's official website reports.

Impact Bandy was unable to earn a depth role in a crowded wide receiving corps ahead of the 2025 season. The 27-year-old wideout spent the entire 2024 season on the Broncos' practice squad, and he'll now look to secure a role on another team's roster. If Bandy is unable to latch on with another team, it's possible he could eventually sign with Denver's practice squad once again.

AUGUST 27 • ROTOWIRE

Re-signs with Denver The Broncos signed Bandy to a reserve/future contract Wednesday, Parker Gabriel of The Denver Post reports.

Impact The wide receiver from San Diego spent his 2024 campaign with the Broncos' practice squad and will now remain in Denver after inking a reserve/future contract with the team Wednesday. Bandy's most recent NFL action came with the Broncos in 2023, failing to record a stat across 10 total snaps (two offensive and eight on special teams) in one appearance. He's expected to compete for a depth role in Denver's wide receiver corps this summer.

JANUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Picked back up Bandy signed with the Broncos' practice squad Wednesday, Aric DiLalla of the team's official site reports.

Impact Bandy linked up with Denver last season, after playing a depth role with the Chargers in 2022. However, the San Diego product only suited up once in 2023, spending most of his time on the Broncos' practice squad. He appears headed for a similar role in 2024.

AUGUST 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Let go by Denver Bandy was waived by the Broncos on Tuesday, Aric DiLalla of the team's official website reports.

Impact Bandy spent the 2023 season on Denver's practice squad, ultimately appearing in one contest with the team. If he clears waivers, he'll likely return to the practice squad with the Broncos ahead of the 2024 season.

AUGUST 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

WR Michael Bandy picks up 17 yards on catch-and-run | Broncos vs. Cardinals Quarterback Zach Wilson finds wide receiver Michael Bandy for a 17-yard catch-and-run against the Cardinals.

AUGUST 25, 2024 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM

Remains with Denver Bandy was signed to the Broncos' practice squad Wednesday, Aric DiLalla of Denver's official website reports.

Impact Bandy's return to Denver's practice unit comes as no surprise as he's been cut by the team and re-signed twice already this season. The wide receiver continues to wait for his first opportunity to join the active roster in 2023.

OCTOBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cut from Denver's practice squad Denver waived Bandy from its practice squad Saturday, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.

Impact Bandy has now been let go from Denver's practice squad three times this season. The wideout has yet to suit up for a game in 2023 after appearing in 10 games for the Chargers in 2022.

OCTOBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to Denver Bandy re-signed with Denver's practice squad Wednesday, Chris Tomasson of The Denver Gazette reports.

Impact The Broncos released Bandy from their practice squad for the third time this season earlier in October, but the 25-year-old will now rejoin the team once again. Bandy has yet to appear in a game during the 2023 campaign but that could change in the near future as Denver only has five healthy receivers on their roster.

OCTOBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ben DiNucci converts on third down with 10-yard throw to Michael Bandy | Broncos at Cardinals Quarterback Ben DiNucci keeps the Broncos' drive alive with a 10-yard throw to Broncos wide receiver Michael Bandy on third down.

AUGUST 12, 2023 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM

Chargers Opt to Not Bring Back Pending FA Michael Bandy Los Angeles chooses against tendering Bandy, will enter free agency this week.

MARCH 12, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

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Broncos' Michael Bandy savors his first NFL TD after being cut 9 times in 5 years

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