Report: Broncos practice squad player involved in San Jose prostitution sting

A report that originated from CBS affiliate in the Bay Area, KPIX, indicates that Ryan Murphy, a practice squad defensive back for the Denver Broncos was involved, but not cited, in a prostitution sting in San Jose this afternoon.

Breaking: Sources say Denver Bronco Ryan Murphy involved but not arrested in prostitution sting in San Jose.

— Len Ramirez (@lenKPIX) February 3, 2016

According to the report, Murphy was inside a car that an eventually-arrested prostitute told authorities she needed to retrieve her belongings from after she was detained. Murphy was not cited but his brother, who was in the car with him, and the prostitute were.

An Oakland native, Murphy attended Oregon State, he was drafted by the Seattle Seahawks in the seventh round and waived from the team in September. The Broncos put him on the practice squad in November and he had been in that role ever since.

#Broncos are aware of reports that practice squad S Ryan Murphy questioned in a prostitution sting. No further comment from team yet.

— Lindsay Jones (@bylindsayhjones) February 3, 2016

UPDATE: The Broncos have released an official statement on the situation.

“Although practice squad safety Ryan Murphy was not cited by police, we decided it was best for the team if we continued our preparations for Super Bowl 50 without him.
“Ryan is returning to Denver but his status as a practice squad player has not changed at this time.”