The Denver Broncos announced Saturday that they have elevated wide receiver Lil’Jordan Humphrey and fullback Michael Burton for their Sunday game with the Seattle Seahawks.
Humphrey, 26, has a common background with head coach Sean Payton, as the wideout got his start under Payton with the Saints from 2019-21, before playing for the Broncos under Payton last season. He also spent a season (2022) with the New England Patriots.
Overall, Humphrey has 31 receptions for 477 yards and six touchdowns over five seasons (41 games).
Burton, 32, has played for six teams over nine seasons (20 starts, 130 games), and like Humphrey, is also in his second season with the Broncos.
Playing for the Detroit Lions (2015-16), Chicago Bears (2017-18), Washington (2019), New Orleans (2020), Kansas City Chiefs (2021-22) and Denver, Burton has rushed for 71 yards on 35 carries with a single touchdown, adding 21 receptions for 131 yards and a touchdown.
–Field Level Media
