Pat Bryant is officially off the injured reserve list and set to play this Sunday against the Carolina Panthers. Big news for the Denver Broncos, right? Except the team still has the wide receiver listed as “questionable” for the game, even after he logged full practices all week. Talk about a head-scratcher.
Broncos’ Defensive Depth Takes a Hit Ahead of Bye
While Bryant’s return is a boost, the Broncos’ injury report for this week is still a wild ride, especially on defense. Edge rusher Dondrea Tillman, battling a hip injury, also practiced fully all week but is tagged as questionable. Then there’s safety Talanoa Hufanga, who was limited in practice on Thursday and Friday with an ankle issue, and he’s also questionable for Sunday. Adding to the mystery, the Broncos just released safety Taylor Rapp. Does that mean Hufanga is a definite go, or does it hint at other moves? It’s tough to tell. The team has officially ruled out cornerback Kris Abrams-Draine (ankle), safety Brandon Jones (hamstring), and defensive lineman Eyioma Uwazurike (shoulder) for the game. Those guys are gonna get an extra week to heal up with the bye coming up after Week 10, which is probably the only silver lining there.
Panthers Face Their Own Injury Headaches
The Panthers are rolling into Sunday with their own set of injury concerns, making this matchup feel like a battle of who’s left standing. On the offensive line, Corey Bullock (quad), Brady Christensen (hamstring), and Torricelli Simpkins III (ankle) are all listed as questionable, even though they participated fully in practice. But the bad news gets worse: cornerback Will Lee III (hamstring), guard Damien Lewis (knee), linebacker Bobby Okereke (foot), and outside linebacker Jaelan Phillips (hamstring) have all been officially ruled out for Sunday. Quarterback Bryce Young, however, did log full practices and is ready to roll despite his ankle injury. This game is shaping up to be a test of depth for both squads, with key pieces missing on both sides of the ball.
This Sunday’s game against the Carolina Panthers is gonna be a serious grind for the Broncos, especially with so many question marks. We’ll see who steps up and who can play through the pain. Every snap is gonna count.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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