Broncos waive wide receiver Kyrese Rowan, trimming their depth at the position

The Denver Broncos have waived wide receiver Kyrese Rowan, according to reporting from Mike Klis of 9News on Aug. 29. The move, made during the late stages of the offseason roster process, reduces Denver’s active receiver group and opens another spot for players competing for roles on the depth chart.

Rowan’s waiver places him on the league-wide waiver wire, where other teams can claim him. If he clears waivers, he would typically become available to sign elsewhere, including to a practice-squad-type role depending on team needs and the timing of roster rules.

For Denver, the decision is part of a broader sorting process common in the preseason window. With roster spots limited, teams repeatedly balance experience, athletic traits, and how quickly players can execute the offense and special-teams assignments. Waiving a wideout at this stage indicates Rowan was not in Denver’s immediate plans as the receiver group narrows.

The Broncos’ receiving room has been under evaluation throughout training camp, with coaches looking for separation, route precision, reliable hands, and the ability to contribute in multiple packages. Even when a player shows potential, roster construction often comes down to who fits the current scheme and who can handle both offensive duties and any special-teams responsibilities coaches prioritize.

Because the report is limited to the waiver action, there is no additional detail here about Rowan’s individual performance, whether the decision was influenced by injury, or whether Denver plans to re-add him later. Readers should treat the waiver as the clearest confirmed fact, while the reasons and downstream outcomes depend on what happens next on the waiver wire and in subsequent roster updates.

What to watch next is whether Rowan is claimed by another team and, if not, whether Denver or another club brings him back in a different capacity. Either outcome can alter the depth landscape for the receiver corps around the league, particularly for teams that value speed and upside at wide receiver.