Denver Broncos Add Four To Practice Squad

by John Bena on Aug 31, 2008 4:26 PM MDT in Roster Moves Comment 13 comments

The Denver Broncos on Sunday signed safety Josh Barrett, guard Mitch Erickson, quarterback Darrell Hackney and defensive tackle Steven Harris to their practice squad, Head Coach Mike Shanahan announced.

Barrett (6-foot-3, 225 pounds) is a rookie from Arizona State University who was selected by the Broncos in the seventh round (220th overall) of the 2008 NFL Draft. He played in all four Denver preseason games in 2008, ranking fourth on the club in defensive tackles (11) and tying for third in special-teams stops (2). A two-year starter at Arizona State, Barrett attended Reno High School in Reno, Nev., and was born on Nov. 22, 1984.

Erickson (6-foot-6, 290 pounds) is a rookie from South Dakota State University who entered the NFL with the Broncos as a college free agent on April 28. He appeared in all four preseason games for Denver in 2008 following a collegiate career in which he received first-team All-America honors from the Associated Press as a senior at SDSU. Erickson attended Hutchinson High School in Hutchinson, Minn., and was born on May 14, 1985.

Hackney (6-foot-0, 248 pounds) is a second-year player from the University of Alabama-Birmingham who spent the final eight games in 2007 on Denver's 53-man roster after beginning that season on its practice squad. In four games (1 start) with the Broncos in the 2008 preseason, Hackney completed 24-of-38 (63.2%) passes for 285 yards with one touchdown and no interceptions (94.7 rtg.). A first-team All-Conference USA selection at UAB as a senior, Hackney attended Douglass High School in Atlanta and was born on Aug. 7, 1983.

Harris (6-foot-5, 305 pounds) is a second-year player from the University of Florida who entered the NFL with the Broncos as a college free agent on May 2, 2007. Harris, who saw time in all four preseason contests for Denver in 2008, played four games for the Broncos in 2007 and totaled six tackles (all solo). A member of the Gators' National Championship team in 2006, Harris attended Coral Gables High School in Coral Gables, Fla., and was born on Aug. 14, 1984.

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Glad we got to keep Barrett.

He has the talent to be a force for us in a few years. I like that we kept Hackney too, though I wish we could keep him on the roster and put Ramsey on the practice squad.

9/8/08 - Denver Broncos vs. The Evil Dark Emperor Al Davis in the pit of black bile at Oakland Stadium.

by papigrande on Aug 31, 2008 4:32 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs

That's a great start

I’m glad Barrett snuck on through – it’s just a hunch, but I suspect that he could be a fine player with some guidance and experience. Heck of a hitter.

After a year of the PS, perhaps Hackney can make us all happy and ‘retire’ Ramsey :D

Atwater for the Hall!

by Emmett Smith on Aug 31, 2008 4:33 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs

Broncos signed RB P.J. Pope to their practice squad.

http://www.nfl.com/players/p.j.pope/profile?id=POP517366

hmmm another 5’9 212 lb running back lol

by KevinJames3 on Aug 31, 2008 4:46 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs

interesting....smart move considering we are thing at RB health wise

If God is not a Bronco fan, then WHY are sunsets Blue and Orange? - Jon Tollerud 5/22/08

I got a high ankle sprain in college and it still hurts! ~ TSG 8/13/08

by Tim Lynch on Aug 31, 2008 6:16 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

and welcome to MHR!

If God is not a Bronco fan, then WHY are sunsets Blue and Orange? - Jon Tollerud 5/22/08

I got a high ankle sprain in college and it still hurts! ~ TSG 8/13/08

by Tim Lynch on Aug 31, 2008 6:17 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

Sweeeeet

I was so hoping Barrett, Harris and Hackney made the P squad. I really like Barrett. Maybe I am just missing Atwater….

For the love of the animals. 24

by Earthtiger24 on Aug 31, 2008 4:49 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs

Psychic hotline pick -- the Ouija board says..................

That’s right. I’m going to ‘guess’ Dada is a PS member. I take no credit for this guess, blame the tea leaves if I’m wrong.

by Colinski on Aug 31, 2008 4:54 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs

Very good news! also glad that the RB position is getting depth with P.J. Pope. My next concern is TE

depth and getting some youth on the DL.

by Arctic Bronco on Aug 31, 2008 5:24 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs

Like everyone else...

I’m glad to hear we have Hackney and Barrett. I don’t have much to add, except that I can’t wait for the season!

"Greater is an army of sheep led by a lion, than an army of lions led by a sheep" Defoe

by Steve Nichols on Aug 31, 2008 5:46 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs

Agreed.

by weazel on Aug 31, 2008 7:02 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

Good we keep Barrett

In a year or two this guy could develop into the next steve atwater. i am glad we kept this guy.

by broncoboy on Aug 31, 2008 6:58 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs

A good year to be bad

great draft position and great waiver position. This is just the kind of “lull” that most teams use to catapult themselves to glory. Thing is, our “lull” might be the shortest in history, and I’m betting we have a lot of staying power once we get back to the top…

Mountains, forest, sea: these render man fierce, but yet do not destroy the man.

by Jeremy Bolander on Aug 31, 2008 7:02 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs

I hope we put Rogers on there to!

I was surprised with our signing of Lowry and cutting of Rodgers, do you guys see somthing i do not, or are you with me? Either way i hope we can hold onto him.

by GreasyQtip on Aug 31, 2008 9:17 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs