Ex-Bills star back with Broncos after stepping away for personal reasons

The Denver Broncos have re-signed veteran safety Taylor Rapp to their practice squad after initially releasing him shortly after signing in August. The decision to release Rapp allowed him to address personal matters at home, but head coach Sean Payton indicated there was a “better-than-good chance” that the former Buffalo Bills standout would return to the team once his situation was resolved.

Now, that anticipated reunion has officially happened as the Broncos finalize their roster ahead of the regular season kickoff. Instead of searching the market for outside help, Denver chose to bring back a familiar leader to strengthen defensive coordinator Vance Joseph’s secondary unit.

CBS Sports national reporter Matt Zenitz broke the news on X, confirming that Rapp is returning to the Mile High City: “The #Broncos are signing safety Taylor Rapp to their practice squad, sources tell @CBSSports. A former second-round draft pick in 2019, Rapp has 72 career starts, 488 career tackles, and 12 career interceptions. He was with Denver in August but stepped away for personal reasons. He is now re-signing with the team.”

The #Broncos are signing safety Taylor Rapp to their practice squad, sources tell @CBSSports.

Former 2019 second-round draft pick with 72 career starts, 488 career tackles and 12 career interceptions. Was with Denver in August and stepped away for personal reasons but is now… pic.twitter.com/OAza49adUQ

— Matt Zenitz (@mzenitz) September 7, 2026

Bringing Rapp back adds high-quality, championship-caliber depth to the Broncos with minimal organizational risk. As a Super Bowl champion with the Los Angeles Rams, Rapp spent the last three seasons as a key defensive player in Buffalo, although an injury cut his 2025 campaign short. His proven tackling ability, strong communication skills, and extensive postseason experience provide the Broncos with a valuable addition on game days. As they prepare for a challenging AFC West schedule, having an accomplished veteran safety on the practice squad enhances the team’s defensive coverage and offers crucial insurance across the entire defensive backfield.

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