Broncos cut wide receiver right before their 'MNF' opener vs. Chiefs - Broncos Wire

This story was updated because an earlier version included an inaccuracy.

The Denver Broncos are releasing a veteran wide receiver just ahead of their season opener.

The Broncos cut receiver Lil'Jordan Humphrey on Monday, according to the NFL's transaction wire. Multiple reporters have dubbed it a "procedural move" as Denver is expected to re-sign LJH as early as Tuesday.

Because Humphrey was on the roster as of last Wednesday going into Week 1, his salary will be guaranteed this season, according to the Denver Post's Parker Gabriel. So even if he's brought back on the practice squad, LJH's veteran minimum salary will remain the same as it was when he was on the active roster.

Following the Humphrey cut, Denver's remaining receivers on the active roster are Courtland Sutton, Jaylen Waddle, Pat Bryant, Marvin Mims and Troy Franklin.

In addition to cutting Humphrey, the Broncos elevated fullback Adam Prentice and long snapper Mitchell Fraboni from the practice squad to the game-day roster for Week 1. Prentice and Fraboni will revert back to the practice squad on Tuesday. They are eligible to be elevated up to three times. Both players are expected to eventually be fully promoted to the active roster at some point this season.

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