Broncos Add Defensive Depth
Denver Broncos Sign Veteran Safety Taylor Rapp to Bolster Defensive Backfield Depth
Key Points
Rapp was a Rams second-round pick in 2019 and played in Super Bowl LVI for Los Angeles before spending the last three seasons with the Bills.
Across his 93-game career, he has 72 starts, 12 interceptions, 488 tackles, and 2.0 sacks.
He missed most of the 2025 season due to a knee injury that required surgery, limiting him to six games with Buffalo.
The signing addresses a depth issue in the Broncos' safety room after PJ Locke left in free agency for the Cowboys.
He has logged 451 career special-teams snaps, with 242 of those coming in the last three seasons with the Bills.
The Denver Broncos signed veteran safety Taylor Rapp to strengthen their defensive backfield ahead of the 2026 season USA Today. Rapp, a seven-year NFL veteran who spent the last three seasons with the Buffalo Bills, joins a secondary that lost starter P.J. Locke to free agency USA Today.
Rapp brings 93 career games with 72 starts, 12 interceptions, and 488 tackles to Denver's depth chart iHeart Radio. The signing comes after a knee injury limited him to just six games with Buffalo in 2025 before requiring surgery Daily Snark.
From Super Bowl Champ to Depth Addition
Rapp was a second-round pick by the Los Angeles Rams in 2019 and helped the team win Super Bowl LVI Daily Snark. He played for LA before joining the Buffalo Bills three years ago, where he developed into a reliable special-teams contributor Sports Illustrated. His career includes 451 special-teams snaps, with 242 of those coming during his time in Buffalo.
Injury Sidelined Rapp During 2025 Season
A knee injury forced Rapp off the field for most of the 2025 season with the Bills Daily Snark. He appeared in only six games before undergoing knee surgery Daily Snark. The move by Denver suggests the team is looking for additional depth in case more injuries strike the secondary.
Filling the Gap Left by P.J. Locke's Departure
Denver's secondary took a hit when starter P.J. Locke left for the Dallas Cowboys in free agency USA Today. Rapp is expected to compete for playing time behind current starters Talanoa Hufanga and Brandon Jones USA Today. His signing shows the Broncos view their safety depth as a concern heading into the new season.
A Ball-Hawking Vet Adds Experience to the Room
Rapp's 12 career interceptions and 2.0 sacks demonstrate his ability to make plays on the ball Daily Snark. He was named PAC-12 Defensive Freshman of the Year in 2016 at the University of Washington iHeart Radio. The veteran's experience could prove valuable if injuries arise in Denver's secondary during the season.
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