The Denver Broncos confirmed Sunday morning that the team was awarded quarterback Kevin Hogan off waivers from the Washington Redskins. To make room for Hogan on the 53-man roster, the team waived quarterback Paxton Lynch, a former first-round pick.

“Vance [Joseph] and I met with Paxton this morning and informed him that it’s best for everyone to make this move,” Broncos general manager John Elway said in a statement. “We appreciate all of Paxton’s hard work as a Bronco, and we wish him well in the future.”

Lynch will now get a fresh start with a new team and Denver will move forward with Case Keenum. Chad Kelly will serve as Keenum’s backup this season and Hogan will serve as the team’s third-string quarterback.

Lynch appeared in just five games with the Broncos, including four starts. He completed 61.7 percent of his passes in those contests for 792 passing yards with four touchdowns and four interceptions.

Because he was fewer than four years of experience in the NFL, Lynch will be subject to the waiver wire. If he clears waivers, Lynch will become a free agent.