The Broncos have released quarterback Tom Brandstater. The move affirms Denver's confidence in rookie Tim Tebow, who is now the team's No. 3 quarterback. Denver has veterans Kyle Orton and Brady Quinn ahead of Tebow on their depth chart. "With the way practice was going and the repetitions, we felt like it was clear now and was time for us to make the decision to not try and get everybody reps," McDaniels said. "I thought this day would come at some point where we'd eventually end up going down to three, but we have seven practices, six now, to try to really work with the three that are left on the roster and give them the attention that they've earned."