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Denver Broncos protect 4 players on practice squad

KANSAS CITY, MO - NOVEMBER 13: A Denver Broncos helmet before a game against the Kansas City Chiefs on November 13, 2011 at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. The Denver won 17-10. (Photo by Peter G. Aiken/Getty Images)

The Denver Broncos have selected four players to protect from being stolen off of their practice squad.

With new rules regarding the practice squad, each week of the season, NFL teams are allowed to select four players to protect from being stolen by another team. The Denver Broncos have selected their four for this upcoming week.

Protected on the practice squad are quarterback Brett Rypien, outside linebacker Derrek Tuszka, safety P.