The Denver Broncos signed defensive tackle Israel Antwine on Wednesday.
Israel Antwine is six foot three and weighs 309 pounds. The 26-year-old from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, was protected by the Houston Gamblers in the 2026 UFL Reserve Player List. In 2026, he made 16 tackles (3 solos, 13 assists) in 10 games.
The Jacksonville Jaguars signed Antwine as an undrafted free agent on May 12, 2022. In 2022, he made five tackles (4 solos, 1 assist) and one sack in four preseason games. The Jaguars released him on October 11, 2022.
The Montreal Alouettes signed Antwine on March 24, 2023. In 2023, he made four tackles and two sacks in two preseason games. He made two tackles in seven regular-season games. The Alouettes released him on January 24, 2024.
The Massachusetts Pirates (IFL) signed Antwine on May 23, 2024. In 2024, he made 19 tackles (12 solos, 7 assists), four tackles for loss, two sacks, and one fumble recovery in nine games, helping the Pirates reach the IFL National Championship against the Arizona Rattlers.
The Houston Roughnecks signed Antwine on March 11, 2025. In 2025, he made 16 tackles (10 solos, 6 assists), two tackles for loss, and one sack in ten games.
Collegiately, Antwine played one season at Colorado in 2018 with 15 tackles (5 solos, 10 assists), 1.5 tackles for loss, and half a sack in 12 games for the Buffaloes. Then, Antwine transferred to Oklahoma State (2019-21) with 65 tackles (29 solos, 36 assists), 13 tackles for loss, six sacks, one forced fumble, and one fumble recovery in 34 games for the Cowboys.
In his final season, Antwine made 20 tackles, four tackles for loss, and three sacks in 13 games. He was an Honorable Mention All-Big 12 (Coaches) in 2019, named First Team Academic All-Big 12 in 2020, and Second Team Academic All-Big 12 in 2021.
