Denver Broncos Claim DB Antwain Spann, Waive WR Travis Shelton

The Denver Broncos brought aboard yet another ex-New England Patriot on Monday when they claimed defensive back Antwain Spann off of waivers from the Buffalo Bills.

To make room on the roster, Denver released wide receiver/kick returner Travis Shelton, an undrafted free agent out of Temple.

Spann was undrafted out of Louisiana Lafayette in 2005 and was signed by the New York Giants. 

He proceeded to spend 2006 through 2008 with the New England Patriots as a special teamer, and recently completed training camp with the Buffalo Bills. 

The six foot, 200 pound Spann has appeared in 19 career games, all with New England, and has recorded 12 total tackles, 11 on special teams.  He has also appeared in three post season contests.

Spann played in a career high 10 games in 2008, and could make the Broncos' team due to his special teams prowess.

This is a relatively quiet move by the Broncos, and with rosters having to be cut to 75 players after the third pre-season game, many more are sure to come.

Simms Injury Update

Reserve quarterback Chris Simms was at the Broncos' practice facility on crutches, and his left leg injury sustained in the Seattle pre-season game is being classified as a severe left ankle sprain.