The Denver Broncos are making NFL history, and it’s happening on both sides of the line of scrimmage. The Broncos lead the NFL right now with 36 sacks. That part of their record-setting equation isn’t exactly news, as Denver has held that lead for the last few weeks.

The Denver Broncos have released an updated depth chart ahead of Sunday's game against the Houston Texans.

The Broncos sit atop the AFC West standings and have won five straight games. Denver will look to keep the winning streak alive against the Texans on Sunday.

The Broncos put in a couple of waiver claims on tight ends Brendan Bates and Ben Sims, but they went to the Cleveland Browns and Minnesota Vikings, respectively, per ESPN's Adam Schefter. Tight end isn't the only position the Broncos are prioritizing with the trade deadline inching closer, Schefter claims.

The Broncos do a lot of substituting on defense as well. [Sunday], rookie cornerback Jahdae Barron and second-year backup outside linebacker Dondrea Tillman both had interceptions against Dallas.

The Broncos are the first team in NFL history with at least 35 sacks on defense and 10 or fewer sacks allowed on offense in the first eight games of a season.

Not satisfied, the Broncos signed veteran J.K. Dobbins at the tail end of their offseason training program. Williams is having a career year in Dallas, but the Broncos quickly forgot about their 2021 second-round pick thanks to Dobbins' consistent production out of the gates.

The Broncos released outside linebacker Garrett Nelson and wide receiver Samori Toure from the 17-player practice squad on Tuesday, according to the Denver Post 's Parker Gabriel. Denver now has two open spots on the practice squad.