The Denver Broncos shuffled their roster around on the day off between the official end of Week 15 and the start of Week 16, specifically with Sincere McCormick.
McCormick was a recent addition.
A fourth-year former undrafted free agent, who broke into the league with the Las Vegas Raiders, McCormick believed he was just what the Broncos were looking for. His quick exit is anticlimactic, given the circumstances.
Broncos Release Sincere McCormick
GettySincere McCormick #28 of the Las Vegas Raiders runs with the ball against the Seattle Seahawks .
After claiming former Los Angeles Rams running back Cody Schrader off waivers from the Jacksonville Jaguars , the Broncos opted to trim their ranks in the RB room, and McCormick was the unfortunate selection, per 9News’ Mike Klis on December 16.
The Broncos signed McCormick heading into the Week 15 interconference matchup against the Green Bay Packers .
He was expected to provide a bigger-bodied presence for an otherwise smallish room.
“#Broncos have been interested in new practice-squad RB Sincere McCormick for weeks,” The Denver Post’s Luca Evans posted on December 12. “McCormick said Denver actually first reached out over bye week in November (after Chiefs game), but he was already heading to Arizona . Cardinals cut him last week, #Broncos called back.”
McCormick told Evans the Broncos “really wanted” him, saying they wanted a “bigger back” with J.K. Dobbins on injured reserve due to a Lisfranc fracture that required surgery. The Broncos hope that Dobbins will be able to return for the postseason, but they need help in the meantime.
McCormick said on December 13 that his opportunity with the Broncos was a “blessing.” He signed three days after having a tryout with the team alongside two other players.
Neither of those other hopefuls played running back, though.
McCormick, 28, did not get a call-up from the practice squad for the Broncos’ Week 15 win over the Packers. He has played in five games in his NFL career, starting two, all of which came during the 2024 season with the Raiders.
The fourth-year pro has 39 carries for 183 yards in his career, with another 29 yards on 6 receptions in seven targets.
McCormick has also spent time with the San Francisco 49ers before joining the Broncos.
Broncos Backfield in Flux
GettyRJ Harvey #12 of the Denver Broncos looks on against the Los Angeles Chargers .
Despite his explosiveness, RJ Harvey –who, like the rest of his fellow healthy Broncos running backs, is smaller than McCormick–is averaging 3.8 yards per carry this season. He is a dynamic pass catcher, but he also has a significant injury history and already faces health questions .
Behind him, the Broncos have Jaleel McLaughlin , who, despite being 5-foot-7, has been a short-yardage option for the Broncos.
Tyler Badie and even fullback Adam Prentice have, too, as has quarterback Bo Nix .
However, Dobbins was among the league’s leading rushers before his injury, and the Broncos might need to make it to the Super Bowl before he can return. Schrader is even less proven than McCormick, with a 1-3-0 line in two career games.
Both players have turned heads when on the field . Moreover, McCormick said he weighed roughly the same as what the Broncos list Schrader .
The Broncos have two open practice squad spots now that McCormick is gone.
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