MICHAEL BANDY NEWS

Re-signs with Denver The Broncos signed Bandy to a reserve/future contract Wednesday, Parker Gabriel of The Denver Post reports.

Impact The wide receiver from San Diego spent his 2024 campaign with the Broncos' practice squad and will now remain in Denver after inking a reserve/future contract with the team Wednesday. Bandy's most recent NFL action came with the Broncos in 2023, failing to record a stat across 10 total snaps (two offensive and eight on special teams) in one appearance. He's expected to compete for a depth role in Denver's wide receiver corps this summer.

JANUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Picked back up Bandy signed with the Broncos' practice squad Wednesday, Aric DiLalla of the team's official site reports.

Impact Bandy linked up with Denver last season, after playing a depth role with the Chargers in 2022. However, the San Diego product only suited up once in 2023, spending most of his time on the Broncos' practice squad. He appears headed for a similar role in 2024.

AUGUST 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Let go by Denver Bandy was waived by the Broncos on Tuesday, Aric DiLalla of the team's official website reports.

Impact Bandy spent the 2023 season on Denver's practice squad, ultimately appearing in one contest with the team. If he clears waivers, he'll likely return to the practice squad with the Broncos ahead of the 2024 season.

AUGUST 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

WR Michael Bandy picks up 17 yards on catch-and-run | Broncos vs. Cardinals Quarterback Zach Wilson finds wide receiver Michael Bandy for a 17-yard catch-and-run against the Cardinals.

AUGUST 25, 2024 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM

Remains with Denver Bandy was signed to the Broncos' practice squad Wednesday, Aric DiLalla of Denver's official website reports.

Impact Bandy's return to Denver's practice unit comes as no surprise as he's been cut by the team and re-signed twice already this season. The wide receiver continues to wait for his first opportunity to join the active roster in 2023.

OCTOBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cut from Denver's practice squad Denver waived Bandy from its practice squad Saturday, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.

Impact Bandy has now been let go from Denver's practice squad three times this season. The wideout has yet to suit up for a game in 2023 after appearing in 10 games for the Chargers in 2022.

OCTOBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to Denver Bandy re-signed with Denver's practice squad Wednesday, Chris Tomasson of The Denver Gazette reports.

Impact The Broncos released Bandy from their practice squad for the third time this season earlier in October, but the 25-year-old will now rejoin the team once again. Bandy has yet to appear in a game during the 2023 campaign but that could change in the near future as Denver only has five healthy receivers on their roster.

OCTOBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ben DiNucci converts on third down with 10-yard throw to Michael Bandy | Broncos at Cardinals Quarterback Ben DiNucci keeps the Broncos' drive alive with a 10-yard throw to Broncos wide receiver Michael Bandy on third down.

AUGUST 12, 2023 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM

Chargers Opt to Not Bring Back Pending FA Michael Bandy Los Angeles chooses against tendering Bandy, will enter free agency this week.

MARCH 12, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Headed for free agency The Chargers announced Friday that they will not tender Bandy, making him an unrestricted free agent, Lindsey Thiry of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Bandy took advantage of Los Angeles' depleted wideout corps in 2022 and made 10 appearances, catching 10 of 21 targets for 89 yards. The undrafted product of out San Diego has experience as a kick returner too and should be able to latch on with a new team ahead of training camp.

MARCH 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet season Bandy caught 10 of his 21 targets for 89 yards during the 2022-23 season.

Impact Bandy began the season on the practice squad but was later signed to the active roster due to various Chargers receivers suffering injuries. The 2021 undrafted free agent had his best game Week 9 against the Falcons, recording half of his total receptions on the season, as both Keenan Allen and Mike Williams were out with injuries. However, Bandy saw his role drastically decrease once both receivers returned to action.

JANUARY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable Week 15 Bandy (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Titans.

Impact Bandy won't be available this weekend versus Tennessee due to a coach's decision, as his role as a wide receiver will be even more limited now that Mike Williams appears back to full health. His next chance to suit up will now come Week 16 in Indianapolis.

DECEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Barely used in win Bandy went without a target while taking the field for two of the Chargers' 64 snaps on offense in Sunday's 25-24 win over the Cardinals.

Impact Even though the Chargers were without Mike Williams (ankle), Bandy still couldn't carve out much of a role in Los Angeles' receiver rotation. The two snaps were Bandy's fewest in his eight appearances on the season.

NOVEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Questions from a Popeyes Box: Michael Bandy Wide receiver Michael Bandy answers Questions from a Popeyes Box including the movie he would watch for the rest of his life and which instr...

NOVEMBER 23, 2022 • CHARGERS.COM

Reverts to No. 5 receiver role Bandy did not catch his only target Sunday in a Week 11 loss to Kansas City.

Impact Bandy played at least 58 percent of the Chargers' offensive snaps in each of the team's games between Week 7 and Week 10, but he saw just eight snaps (12 percent) Sunday. That was largely due to the return of both Keenan Allen and Mike Williams (ankle), though Williams reaggravated his injury in the first half. Even if Williams is forced to miss Week 12, Bandy probably won't be a major contributor with Allen back on the field and Joshua Palmer and DeAndre Carter seemingly ahead of him on the receiver depth chart.

NOVEMBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Kept in check Bandy did not catch his lone target in the 22-16 loss to the 49ers on Sunday.

Impact With Keenan Allen (hamstring) and Mike Williams (foot) out once again Bandy wound up playing 49 offensive snaps (84 percent), but the short-yardage specialist was completely kept in check. It's clear the undrafted rookie hasn't earned the type of looks accustomed to the significant playing time.

NOVEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Does little with many targets Bandy caught five of his eight targets for 26 yards in Sunday's 20-17 win over the Falcons.

Impact Given Bandy somehow tallied negative yards across eight targets combined the previous two weeks, Sunday's performance is admittedly an upgrade, but with Bandy slotted into what amounts to a "bubble specialist" role, it's hard to imagine the yards-per-target figure improving noticeably. The undrafted rookie did play 79 percent of the offensive snaps with both Keenan Allen (hamstring) and Mike Williams (ankle) out, so it's possible Bandy could have some value in deeper PPR leagues next week with the status of both stud wideouts still up in the air.

NOVEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Chargers rule out Keenan Allen, 5 others vs. Falcons

Justin Herbert is about to get a crash course in playing a game without his top two receivers

NOVEMBER 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Loses yards on six targets Bandy recorded minus-5 receiving yards on six targets while playing 40 of the Chargers' 69 snaps on offense in last Sunday's 37-23 loss to the Seahawks.

Impact Incredibly, Bandy has negative yardage on eight targets over his last two contests, as he recorded a four-yard reception on two looks in the Chargers' previous game Week 6 versus the Broncos. The 58 percent snap share he saw Week 7 was a new season-high rate, but expect Bandy's opportunities to take a hit coming out of the Week 8 bye if Keenan Allen (hamstring) -- who was limited against the Seahawks -- and Joshua Palmer (concussion) are both available. Bandy may not fall out of the game plan entirely, however, as the Chargers are likely to be without Mike Williams (ankle) for at least a couple of games.

OCTOBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Signed to 53-man roster The Chargers signed Bandy from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.

Impact Bandy had been elevated from the practice squad three times prior to this week, so Los Angeles was required to sign him to the active roster in order to summon him again. The second-year pro has logged 28 offensive snaps on the campaign, catching three of four targets for 53 yards. He'll serve as much-needed wide receiver depth with Keenan Allen (hamstring) deemed questionable and Joshua Palmer (concussion) ruled out for Sunday's contest against Seattle.

OCTOBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Chargers sign Bandy, elevate Bertolet versus Seahawks The Los Angeles Chargers have signed receiver Michael Bandy to the roster and elevated elevated kicker Taylor Bertolet heading into Sunday’s...

OCTOBER 23, 2022 • SACBEE.COM

Chargers sign Bandy, elevate Bertolet versus Seahawks The Los Angeles Chargers have signed receiver Michael Bandy to the roster and elevated elevated kicker Taylor Bertolet heading into Sunday’s...

OCTOBER 23, 2022 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Chargers sign Bandy, elevate Bertolet versus Seahawks

The Los Angeles Chargers have signed receiver Michael Bandy to the roster and elevated elevated kicker Taylor Bertolet heading into Sunday’s game against the Seattle Seahawks

OCTOBER 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Chargers' Allen game-time decision after productive practice

Keenan Allen could return for the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday despite the team’s bye coming up next week

OCTOBER 21, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Moves back to practice squad Bandy reverted to the Chargers' practice squad Tuesday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Impact Bandy was elevated to the Chargers' active roster prior to the team's Monday night matchup against the Broncos, where he played two snaps on special teams, five offensive snaps and hauled in one of two targets for four yards. Because Monday was the third consecutive week in which the 190-pounder had been promoted from the team's practice squad, he'll now have to sign to the Chargers' active roster in order to be eligible to play again in 2022.

OCTOBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE