Broncos reserve linebacker Levelle Bailey is out for extensive time after suffering a break in his lower leg during Friday’s game against the Falcons. This is a devastating hit for the young player, who was seriously pushing for a spot on Denver’s 53-man roster. According to 9NEWS Denver’s Mike Klis, Bailey will undergo surgery and could be looking at a season-ending injured reserve stint. Talk about a brutal turn of events.
A Crushing Blow to a Roster Hopeful
Bailey’s injury stings, not just for him personally, but for his fight to make the squad. He was right there, competing for one of the two open roster spots behind starters Alex Singleton and Justin Strnad. Even if a 53-man spot wasn’t in the cards, he was a solid bet for the practice squad. This guy joined the team as an undrafted free agent back in 2024 and has been a reliable depth piece, bouncing between the active roster and practice squad ever since. Now, all that momentum is on pause, sidelined for a significant amount of time. You gotta feel for the kid.
Denver’s Linebacker Room Gets Complicated
This injury absolutely hammers Denver’s linebacker depth. Jordan Turner, another LB, has been sidelined for most of camp and didn’t even play against the Falcons, though he’s supposedly nearing a return. The team did see some flashes from other guys in Friday’s game: rookie Red Murdock led the team in tackles, and Karene Reid made an incredible diving pass breakup that set up a Jahdae Barron pick-six. Undrafted rookie Taurean York also made some plays late. But still, losing Bailey for so long means the Broncos might need to hit the market or seriously ramp up the competition in that room. They have more training camp practices and two preseason games left to figure things out.
The situation is tough for Bailey, a real contender for a roster spot or at least the practice squad. It’s a harsh reminder of how quickly things can change in this league.
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Originally reported by Mile High Report.
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