Broncos Release WR KJ Hamler Due to Heart Condition

The Denver Broncos have waived wide receiver KJ Hamler with a non-football illness designation after he was diagnosed with pericarditis, a mild heart irritation. The move is procedural and the team plans to bring him back once he recovers. Hamler's condition is not considered serious, and he is expected to miss weeks rather than months. The release comes as fellow Broncos wideout Tim Patrick suffered an apparent Achilles injury in practice.