Broncos Release K.J. Hamler Due to Heart Condition

The Denver Broncos have waived wide receiver K.J. Hamler with a non-football illness designation after he announced on Instagram that he was diagnosed with a mild heart irritation. Hamler, who was already recovering from a torn pectoral muscle, expressed frustration but remains hopeful to return later in the season. In other Broncos news, wide receiver Tim Patrick suffered an apparent Achilles injury, and the team signed offensive lineman Yasir Durant while waiving Christian DiLauro. Broncos cornerback Pat Surtain II reacted to his No. 49 ranking in the NFL Top 100 Players list, expressing a desire to improve and praising the performance of his teammates in training camp.