Broncos waive defensive tackle Jordan Miller, a move that reshapes Denver’s interior depth

The Denver Broncos have waived defensive tackle Jordan Miller, according to a report from Mike Klis of 9News. The transaction places Miller on waivers, giving other NFL teams a window to claim him and add him to their defensive line depth.

Waiving a player in the NFL is a roster-management tool, especially during the late stages of preseason roster cuts. Once a team places a player on waivers, the player’s rights can be claimed by other clubs, typically based on the league’s waiver order. If no team claims the player, the original team can proceed in accordance with NFL roster rules, which may include clearing the player to the practice squad or releasing him.

For Denver, the move highlights the ongoing competition for snaps in the trenches. Defensive tackles in particular often rotate on passing downs and in run-stopping packages, and teams look for consistent production against interior gaps and in leverage battles. While Denver has not publicly tied this waiver to a specific football reason in the reporting, the decision indicates the Broncos are still working their depth chart toward a regular-season configuration.

Miller’s role in Denver’s defensive plans is now uncertain, at least for the moment. If a claim is made by another team, his next opportunity would come with a new defensive scheme, coaching emphasis, and depth-chart pecking order. If he clears waivers, the next chapter would depend on how Denver and other clubs evaluate his fit for practice-squad work and potential in-season activation.

This type of roster adjustment can also affect how the Broncos manage the remainder of their offseason and final preseason evaluations. Every waiver helps clarify which players the coaching staff believes are best positioned to handle specific run-defense responsibilities, rush-package roles, or special-team snaps. Even when no claim is made, waiver activity can shift timing, preparation, and practice reps for the players who remain in the building.

From the perspective of the AFC landscape, interior linemen who get waived can attract interest from teams dealing with depth questions, matchup needs, or scheme transitions. Scouts and personnel departments often treat waiver claims as a low-cost way to add experienced pieces if the timing aligns with their injury and performance outlook. In that sense, Denver’s decision could have ripple effects across the league, even if the Broncos’ move is strictly a roster matter on their end.

What to watch next is straightforward. First, whether Miller draws interest and gets claimed during the waiver window. Second, if he clears, whether Denver keeps him in the organization in a practice-squad capacity or whether he finds a role elsewhere. Either way, the Broncos’ interior depth picture will change, and the team’s next roster moves will offer more clues about the direction their defensive line rotation is taking.