The Denver Broncos felt Riley Moss’ absence in their 41-32 win over the Cleveland Browns.
Browns quarterback Jameis Winston and wide receiver Jerry Jeudy – a former Bronco – posted record-setting stat lines in the contest, with Denver cornerback Levi Wallace catching the brunt of the heat. The calls for Wallace to be replaced during the game were rampant.
With time before the Broncos next take the field, Bleacher Report’s Alex Ballentine suggests targeting Dallas Cowboys practice squad cornerback Andrew Booth Jr.
“Riley Moss missed the game against the Cleveland Browns in Week 13, and it exposed a hole in the Broncos roster. Without the surprise breakout corner, they don’t have a starting option across from Patrick Surtain II. Levi Wallace was torched against the Browns for 164 yards and a touchdown,” Ballentine wrote on December 9.
It is unclear if Moss will be ready to return following the Week 14 bye.
“Signing someone from a practice squad might not actually be an improvement. But it would allow the Broncos to at least get a younger player who might have some untapped potential. Andrew Booth is a former second-round pick who is still just 24 years old.”
Broncos defensive coordinator Vance Joseph, who also took criticism for the game plan, ultimately benched Wallace for rookie Kris Abrams-Draine.