ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — Former Raiders defensive lineman Jimmy Bean joined the Broncos on Saturday via a waiver-wire claim, adding more depth to the Broncos' defensive line, which is dealing with injuries to starters Jared Crick (back) and Derek Wolfe (ankle).
In a corresponding roster move, the Broncos waived rookie cornerback Dontrell Nelson.
The first-year lineman was waived Thursday by Oakland after the Raiders reinstated tackle Donald Penn to their active roster. Oakland had placed Penn on their Reserve/Did Not Report List during his 26-day holdout.
Bean originally joined the Raiders as a practice-squad signing in 2016 after going undrafted out of Oklahoma State.