AP

The Broncos tried to hang onto wide receiver Tavarres King, but couldn’t keep everyone at bay.

A week after promoting him from the practice squad to keep him away from the Packers, the Broncos lost him on waivers to the Panthers Monday.

He was exposed to waivers when they needed a spot to activate linebacker Von Miller.

King was initially a fifth-round pick of the Broncos, but didn’t make it through final cuts and they stashed him on the practice squad. He’ll have more of a chance to play for the Panthers, who have gotten good work out of Ted Ginn but continue to look for receiving options.

To make room for him on the roster, the Panthers released cornerback D.J. Moore.