Broncos To Waive DaeSean Hamilton

May 13th, 2021 at 2:10pm CST by Andrew Ortenberg

DaeSean Hamilton‘s time in Denver has come to an end. The Broncos are waiving the receiver from Penn State, a source told Mike Garafolo of NFL Network (Twitter link).

We had heard about a month ago that the Broncos may trade Hamilton around the draft, but obviously nothing materialized. Garafolo writes that they “had trade talks” recently “but couldn’t finalize a deal.” Garafolo also says that Hamilton is a “strong possibility to be claimed” on waivers. Hamilton was a fourth-round pick back in 2018 and was set to enter the final year of his rookie contract.

Penn State’s all-time leading receiver has had between 23-30 catches and 243-297 yards in all three of his pro seasons. He’s flashed some potential at times, but has gotten buried on the depth chart. The Broncos have Courtland Sutton coming back from an ACL tear, and just drafted Jerry Jeudy and KJ Hamler in the first and second rounds last year, making Hamilton expendable.

Denver also has Tim Patrick coming back and just used a sixth-round pick on receiver Seth Williams, so the receiving room was getting pretty crowded. Hamilton turned 26 in March, and will undoubtedly get another shot somewhere.

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9 comments on “Broncos To Waive DaeSean Hamilton”

bravesfan88 • 3 years ago

49ers should DEFINITELY sign this young man ASAP. They desperately need some better depth at WR, other than just mainly Deebo and Aiyuk..

James showed out some last year, and Hurd has looked like a real weapon, but James isn’t proven and Hurd can’t stay healthy..

Plus, I’d feel alot more comfortable if the 49ers weren’t relying on old vets like Sanu nor Travis Benjamin as their 3rd WR…/:

phillyballers • 3 years ago

Would think anything versus nothing is acceptable in a trade.

Jim Tom • 3 years ago

I think thats what the other teams were thinking. Maybe they will just cut him and we can get him for nothing.

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Special Agent • 3 years ago

He has potential as a slot receiver who can move the chains. He’s flashed. For him, it’s a matter of work ethic and improvement leading to consistency (his biggest bugaboo). Drew Lock seemed to have some chemistry with him. Who knows, with better quarterbacking, D-Ham might break out. I thought he was worth a sixth rounder in trade but I was proven wrong.