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The Broncos have cut diminutive speedster Khalfani Muhammad today.
Per source, #Broncos release RB Khalfani Muhammad.
— Ryan O'Halloran (@ryanohalloran) August 31, 2019
Some of the #Broncos cuts today, per sources: Trinity Benson, Devontae Jackson. ... Both are talented but didn't distinguish on special teams. #Denver7
— Troy Renck (@TroyRenck) August 31, 2019
Muhammad has flashed real promise this preseason after signing with the Broncos last December. A former track star who participated in Chad Ochocinco’s 40 yards of Gold this summer, his 52-yard run against the Arizona Cardinals helped cap off the Broncos 20-7 win.
HE GONE!
— Denver Broncos (@Broncos) August 30, 2019
Khalfani Muhammad breaks free to set up the #Broncos touchdown. #AZvsDEN pic.twitter.com/RMVMt2QAP3
There remains a possibility that Muhammad could make the Broncos practice squad as he offers some return and route running upside in addition to his work in the backfield. Unfortunately, injuries to a slew of veteran players made it tough to fit him onto the roster at this time.
Devontae Jackson’s release is less surprising if only because he has the same size questions Muhammad brought to the backfield but offered less versatility elsewhere. He flashes superior vision to Mo, but didn’t have the same steady hands or route running. Jackson didn’t stand out on special teams.
With Muhammad’s release, the Broncos healthy running back stable currently has Phillip Lindsay, Royce Freeman, and Devontae Booker. Theo Riddick is injured and his status remains up in the air.