Broncos sign WR Matthew Willis from PS, Release T Herb Taylor

by John Bena on Jan 2, 2010 12:57 PM MST in Denver Broncos Roster Moves

The Denver Broncos on Saturday signed wide receiver Matthew Willis to their active roster from the team's practice squad, it was announced. As per club policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Denver also waived tackle Herb Taylor, who initially joined the club on Dec. 9, 2008 as a free agent before being waived on Dec. 19 and then re-signed on Dec. 29.

Willis (6-foot-0, 190 pounds), is a second-year wide receiver who spent the first 16 weeks of the regular season on Denver's practice squad. He originally entered the NFL with Baltimore as a college free agent on May 4, 2007 from UCLA. He spent eight weeks on the Ravens' practice squad in 2007 and eight games on the club's active roster, appearing in five games and totaling one tackle on special teams along with an 11-yard reception on offense.

Willis spent the first two weeks of the 2008 season on Baltimore's practice squad before being waived by the club. Willis was signed to Denver's practice squad on Dec. 24, 2008.

At UCLA, he played two seasons of football after competing on the Bruins' track team. He played 21 career games (3 starts) at UCLA, posting 24 receptions for 248 yards (10.3 avg.) with three touchdowns.

Willis attended Servite High School in Anaheim, Calif., and was born on April 13, 1984.

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Darn it

That means Eddie Royal is O.U.T. out.

by Sayre Bedinger on Jan 2, 2010 1:06 PM MST reply actions

yup

by Calibroncoboy on Jan 2, 2010 1:10 PM MST up reply actions

So that leaves

Gaffney at #1, Lloyd at #2, & Stokley in the slot? Or do you think Stokley will be #2?

Great spirits have often encountered violent opposition from weak minds. - Albert Einstein

Once we accept our limits, we go beyond them. - Albert Einstein

by c_style on Jan 2, 2010 1:36 PM MST up reply actions

CHARACTER

Brandon has talent, but is dysfunctional and his track record proves it. At the end of a season, a jerk is still a jerk.

by broncosrm on Jan 2, 2010 1:17 PM MST reply actions

Wouldn't it be ironic if Willis had a breakout ballgame?

I don’t know if I could pick myself up off the floor if it happened. Go Broncos and the off season is going to be interesting…Can’t wait to see the drama unfold. See ya Marshall and Scheff.

by bfree2bronc on Jan 2, 2010 2:04 PM MST reply actions

Poor Herb Taylor

Must stink to be treated like a yo-yo but it’s part of the business.

meanwhile the Denver Post made it sound like Eddie Royal had been benched in same fashion as Marshall and Scheffler, in their headline, rather than that he is sitting still due to injury.

There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants country, and damned proud of it.

by underdog on Jan 2, 2010 2:12 PM MST reply actions

lots of changes coming

i say throw the franchise tag on marshall, not to keep him but to get some value for him. trade him to somebody with a continous losing record like the rams. i like what lloyd did in the last game. on a different note, i’d love to get suh from nebraska for our d-line in the draft. watched him the other day in the bowl game, what a stud! i know it’s a longshot but…

by golfdoc on Jan 2, 2010 3:19 PM MST reply actions

They don't need to Franchise him because he is a Restricted Free Agent

they own his rights and can match any offer.
Royal is still injured so don’t read anything in to it. If Willis even plays, it will be to evaluate him for the future.
At least Gaffney and Lloyd have shown the ability to get open.

Character may be manifested in the great moments but it is made in the small ones -- Philip Brooks

by KaptainKirk on Jan 2, 2010 4:16 PM MST up reply actions

A little $$$$$ problem

I suspect there will be at least one team in the NFL that will offer INSANE dollars to BMarsh. He is a top talent. There are a few rich teams out there who will go all out to get him. He will receive an offer we will not be able to match. That’s what’s bound to happen if we do not tag him.

by si_ice on Jan 2, 2010 5:01 PM MST up reply actions

good point...

having the opportunity to match doesn’t mean it will be in our best interest to keep him. And it sure would be nice to get something for him.

"I will gladly pay you Tuesday for a hamburger today" -- Wimpy J. Wellington

by Broncs Cheer on Jan 2, 2010 5:14 PM MST up reply actions

I dont think so as they have put rules in places to prevent this sort of thing during uncapped years

by Hoopforia on Jan 2, 2010 5:48 PM MST up reply actions

Washington Shanahans

I would hope you would support who we are. Not, who we are not. Coach Norman Dale "Hoosiers"

by dmitchell624 on Jan 2, 2010 6:46 PM MST up reply actions

"I'm a competitor and have worked extremely hard this offseason to be able to fight for a chance to make the playoffs," Scheffler said. "Him taking that away doesn't sit very well with me or some of my teammates."

Really? Coach didn’t even talk to him about his attitude problem? It’s hard for people to get along but DAMN if you don’t talk there’s zero chance of it!

Come on McD!

by Whidbey Bronco on Jan 2, 2010 7:49 PM MST reply actions