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Denver Broncos Have Waived Defensive Lineman Israel Antwine

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HOUSTON, TEXAS - MAY 17: Israel Antwine #95 of the Houston Roughnecks looks on during the second quarter against the Michigan Panthers at TDECU Stadium on May 17, 2025 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Logan Riely/UFL/Getty Images) | Getty Images

According to Chris Tomasson of the Denver Gazette, the Denver Broncos have waived defensive lineman Israel Antwine today. 

#Broncos have started their cuts. Source says they are letting go of DT Israel Antwine.

— Chris Tomasson (@christomasson) August 29, 2026

Antwine signed just last week with the Broncos on August 26th and it was a clear move to bolster defensive line depth heading into the final preseason game. He spent two seasons with the UFL’s Houston Gamblers before landing in Denver with earlier stops in the CFL and IFL. He was an undrafted free agent out of Oklahoma State in 2022 and he spent time on the Jacksonville Jaguars’ practice squad that year after.

In 20 UFL games over two seasons he recorded 32 tackles, two tackles for loss, and one sack. He’d be a long shot to catch onto the Broncos’ practice squad, but you never know.