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Broncos Give Update on Injured Tight End
Broncos Give Update on Injured Tight End originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Earlier in the offseason, the Denver Broncos added depth to their tight end room in the form Cole Fotheringham, who impressed the team during a tryout at rookie minicamp. Advertisement His stay with the franchise lasted just over a month, as the Broncos released him on Tuesday. That was until they brought him back into the fold in a second formal transaction in four days, placing him on injured reserve after he cleared waivers on Friday. According to Broncos Wire's Jon Heath, Fotheringham will spend the entirety of the 2025 season on the Broncos' injury reserve list unless he reaches an injury settlement and is released from the team again. In a subsequent transaction, the Broncos signed Caden Prieskorn as an undrafted free agent. Prieskorn, who played college football at Memphis and Ole Miss, previously participated in the Detroit Lions' rookie minicamp but was cut at its conclusion. Las Vegas Raiders tight end Cole Fotheringham (85) runs a drill during training camp at the Intermountain Health Performance Ward-Imagn Images Fotheringham's professional football career began in 2022, when he was signed by the Las Vegas Raiders as an undrafted free agent. He spent that season on the Raiders' practice squad after not making the team's final 53-man roster cut. Advertisement Fotheringham's 2023 campaign nearly mirrored that of the year before, but he was elevated to the Raiders' active roster for two games. He recorded his lone professional reception – a six-yard catch on a pass from quarterback Aidan O'Connell – in his NFL debut against the Kansas City Chiefs on Christmas Day. For the second straight offseason, Fotheringham signed a reserve/future contract with the Raiders, but he was once again released before the regular season began. In 2024, he had stints on both the Houston Texans' and Raiders' practice squads, but he was not elevated to the active roster at any point that year. Related: Sean Payton Reveals Positional Plan for Broncos' 2025 First-Rounder This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 7, 2025, where it first appeared.
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Broncos Cut Ties With Former Raiders TE After Failed Physical
Broncos Cut Ties With Former Raiders TE After Failed Physical originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Las Vegas Raiders have had little success over the last several years, but they have still had an influx of offensive talent in recent seasons. Specifically, the tight end position has been bolstered with the additions of 2023 second-round pick Michael Mayer and 2024 first-rounder Brock Bowers. Advertisement While Mayer has been merely solid through two NFL campaigns, Bowers broke multiple records during his first year. He earned Pro Bowl honors and landed on the All-Pro First-Team during his rookie year. As a result of these two talented young players entering the fold, the team parted ways with tight end Cole Fotheringham at the end of last season. Former Las Vegas Raiders TE Cole Fotheringham (85).Lucas Peltier-Imagn Images In early May, Fotheringham landed on his feet as he signed with the Raiders' bitter AFC West rival, the Denver Broncos. There, he was set to compete for tight end reps with Evan Engram and Adam Trautman under head coach Sean Payton. However, on Tuesday, the Broncos signed undrafted free agent tight end Cade Prieskorn, who played college football at Memphis and Ole Miss. In a corresponding move, the team announced that they had released Fotheringham with an injury designation. Advertisement Fotheringham was originally added to the Raiders' roster ahead of the 2022 NFL season, but he had a hard time finding his way onto the field. He only played in two games for the Silver and Black, and caught just one pass for six yards. Now, he will look to find new life with another NFL franchise. Because head coach Pete Carroll and general manager John Spytek were not in charge when Fotheringham was released by the Raiders, perhaps a reunion could be in the cards, but earning playing time will still be a tall task in Las Vegas. Related: Raiders Veteran LB Praises North Carolina Coach Bill Belichick Related: Geno Smith Delivers Clear Maxx Crosby Statement at Raiders OTAs This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 4, 2025, where it first appeared.
