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SALT LAKE CITY – Former University of Utah linebacker Karene Reid was an underdog entering camp, but made enough plays to earn a spot on the Denver Broncos’ initial 53-man roster.

Reid’s emergence means an undrafted free agent has made Denver’s roster in 21 of the past 22 seasons.

Karene Reid continues the Broncos streak of a UDFA making the 53-man roster 21 of 22 years pic.twitter.com/XWhIKaJlFn

— Zac Stevens (@ZacStevensDNVR) August 26, 2025

Reid registered two tackles in the preseason opener against the San Francisco 49ers, but it was an interception that really got him noticed.

The following week, Reid finished with three takedowns and a tackle for a loss in a 27-7 win against the Arizona Cardinals.

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