Broncos are Trimming the Roster

The Broncos on Tuesday released four players, reducing the size of their roster to the NFL-mandated maximum of 75 players.

Punter Britton Colquitt, wide receiver C.J. Jones, tight end Jeb Putzier and center Blake Schlueter were released by the club.

After a standout career at the University of Tennessee, Colquitt joined the Broncos as a college free agent on Apr. 27. During three preseason games with the club, Colquitt notched six punts, averaging 41.0 yards per attempt. The Knoxville, Tenn. native also kicked a 39-yard field goal in the team's second preseason game against the Seahawks at Quest Field in Seattle.

The Broncos claimed Jones off waivers from Kansas City on June 23. The third-year player spent time on Cleveland's active roster in 2003 and appeared in New England's season opener in 2008.

An eight year NFL veteran, Putzier recorded four receptions for 29 yards this preseason, also tallying a touchdown reception in the club's exhibition opener at San Francisco. Putzier spent his first four seasons at the pro level with Denver before rejoining the team in December.

After earning All-Mountain West Conference recognition during each of this three seasons as a starter for Texas Christian University, Schlueter was selected by the Broncos in the seventh round of the 2009 NFL Draft. The 225th overall pick in April's draft, Schlueter saw action in the team's second preseason game at Seattle.