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Broncos signing special team ace J.T. Gray to roster, OL Karsen Barnhart to practice squad

Broncos signing special team ace J.T. Gray to roster, OL Karsen Barnhart to practice squad

The Broncos have bolstered their special teams and practice squad with new additions.

Denver is signing special teams ace J.T. Gray to the active roster from the Ravens’ practice squad, multiple sources confirmed on Tuesday. Gray played his first seven NFL seasons for the Saints. He earned a Pro Bowl nod, plus first-team All-Pro honors and twice made the second team.

Gray, 29, played under Broncos special teams coordinator Darrien Rizzi while in New Orleans. The Saints released Gray back in September.

The Broncos have struggled on special teams this season, besides mostly strong performances by kicker Wil Lutz and rookie punter Jeremy Crawshaw. Last week, in a 13-11 win over the Jets in London, the Broncos gave up a 72-yard return and another that was almost brought back for a touchdown.

The Broncos on Tuesday are also signing offensive lineman Karsen Barnhart to the practice squad, a source told The Denver Gazette. Barnhart, 24, worked out for the team earlier this week.

He played collegiately at the University of Michigan and won the national championship during his senior season. Barnhart went undrafted in 2024 and previously spent time on the Chargers’ practice squad.

The Broncos will make corresponding moves with their roster and practice squad on Tuesday to fit Gray and Barnhart.

This is a developing story that will be updated. 

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