Broncos Bolster Secondary: Super Bowl Champion Taylor Rapp Joins Denver

Well, it looks like the Denver Broncos are making moves to shore up their secondary, folks! On August 20, 2026, the team officially announced the signing of veteran safety Taylor Rapp. This isn't just any signing; Rapp brings a wealth of experience, including a Super Bowl ring from his time with the Los Angeles Rams, and he's now set to add some much-needed depth to the Broncos' defensive backfield.

Rapp, who’s now 28, was originally a second-round pick by the Rams back in 2019, making a real name for himself over four seasons there. He was a key piece of that Super Bowl LVI-winning squad in 2021, a pretty big feather in his cap, I’d say. After his successful stint in L.A., he moved on to the Buffalo Bills, playing three seasons there before an unfortunate knee injury sidelined him for the latter half of 2025 after just six games. The Bills eventually released him in March, but hey, one team's loss often becomes another's gain, right?

Denver clearly saw an opportunity here, putting Rapp through a rigorous physical that he, thankfully, passed with flying colors. His arrival means the Broncos are really looking to solidify their safety corps, especially after losing P.J. Locke to the Cowboys earlier this offseason. Rapp is a strong candidate to step in as the third safety, offering a veteran presence behind current starters Talanoa Hufanga, an All-Pro talent, and Brandon Jones. To clear a spot on the 90-man roster for Rapp, the Broncos regrettably had to waive/injure inside linebacker Levelle Bailey, who suffered a broken leg in the preseason opener and will now revert to season-ending injured reserve. Tough break for Bailey, but that's the nature of the NFL beast.

And let's not forget, Rapp brings some serious stats to the table. In 93 career NFL games, 72 of them starts, he’s amassed an impressive 488 tackles, deflected 31 passes, and snagged 12 interceptions – one of those a pick-six, mind you! Add in 4 fumble recoveries, 2 forced fumbles, and 11 tackles for loss, and you've got a player who really knows how to impact a game. He’s certainly more than just a warm body on the roster; he's a proven playmaker.

While it's highly unlikely we'll see Rapp on the field for the Broncos' second preseason game against the Packers on August 21st, there's a real possibility he could suit up for the preseason finale versus the Vikings on August 28th. It gives him a little time to get acclimated, learn the playbook, and shake off any remaining rust. This signing, as reported by NFL insiders like Adam Schefter, Ian Rapoport, and Matt Zenitz, suggests the Broncos weren't quite satisfied with their current safety depth, a proactive move to ensure they're truly ready for whatever the regular season throws at them.