Broncos Acquire Center Sam Mustipher from Chargers’ Practice Squad
The Denver Broncos have strengthened their offensive line by signing center Sam Mustipher from the Los Angeles Chargers’ practice squad. This acquisition comes shortly after the team waived guard Calvin Throckmorton to make room for Mustipher.
Sam Mustipher’s Background
Sam Mustipher is an experienced player, having participated in 64 NFL games and starting 43 of those matches. His most recent performance in a regular season game was in 2024, where he played in 12 contests for the Chargers.
Recent Transactions
- Broncos signed Sam Mustipher from Chargers’ practice squad.
- Calvin Throckmorton waived to accommodate Mustipher’s signing.
Mustipher, who stands at 6 feet 3 inches and weighs 306 pounds, briefly practiced with Denver earlier this year, signing with them in April 2024.
Other Key Player Movements
This signing follows the Broncos placing starting center Luke Wattenberg on injured reserve due to injury concerns. In his absence, Alex Forsyth took over the starting role, earning recognition with a game ball after a solid performance in Week 17.
Summary of Transactions
| Player | Action | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Sam Mustipher | Signed from Chargers’ practice squad | Friday |
| Calvin Throckmorton | Waived | Friday |
| Luke Wattenberg | Placed on injured reserve | Thursday |
| Alex Forsyth | Started in place of Wattenberg | Week 17 |
This strategic move reflects the Broncos’ ongoing efforts to solidify their line as they seek to improve team performance this season.
