Broncos' Brandon Jones: Questionable to return Monday
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Jones (groin) is questionable to return to Monday night's contest against the Browns, Zac Stevens of TheDNVR.com reports.
Jones appears to have picked up a groin injury against Cleveland, exiting the contest with three total tackles (one solo) on the day. In his absence, JL Skinner and Devon Key stand to see an increase in workload at safety.
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Broncos' Riley Moss: Won't play Monday vs. Cleveland
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Moss (knee) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Browns.
Moss was a DNP in practice all week due to a sprained MCL he suffered in the Broncos' Week 12 win over the Raiders. Moss will look to take advantage of Denver's Week 14 bye and recover in time for Week 15 against Indianapolis on Sunday, Dec. 15. Levi Wallace is slated to operate as the Broncos' second starting corner Monday opposite Patrick Surtain due to Moss's injury.
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Broncos' Riley Moss: Misses practice again Friday
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Moss (knee) didn't practice Friday.
Moss was estimated as a DNP on Thursday, and he didn't take the field Friday. Head coach Sean Payton said after Moss suffered the injury Sunday that the cornerback may have avoided a serious issue, but his ability to play on Monday Night Football this week appears to be in jeopardy. Moss likely will need to practice in some capacity Saturday in order to be able to suit up against Cleveland.
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Lions' Kwon Alexander: Joining Lions
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Detroit is signing Alexander from Denver's practice squad, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Alexander recorded 145 tackles in 2016 (his second NFL season) and made the Pro Bowl a year later, but he's had a reduced role over the past two campaigns. The veteran linebacker started twice in nine regular-season contests with Pittsburgh in 2023 and recorded 32 tackles, including 1.0 sacks, and an interception, and he's bounced between the Broncos' practice squad and active roster this year, tallying eight tackles over three games. Alexander could have an opportunity to see substantial playing time with the Lions, as the team's defense has been decimated by injuries, including to linebacker Malcolm Rodriguez, who is done for the campaign after tearing his ACL on Thanksgiving Day.
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Broncos' Riley Moss: Estimated as DNP
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Moss (knee) was listed as a DNP on Thursday's practice estimate.
Moss suffered an MCL injury in the second quarter of the Broncos' 29-19 win over the Raiders this past Sunday. Denver held a walkthrough Thursday, so Moss will have two chances this week to return to practice and give himself a chance at playing against the Browns on Monday. In the 11 regular-season games prior to his MCL injury, Moss accrued 67 tackles (49 solo), seven pass defenses (including one interception), one forced fumble and one fumble recovery.
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Broncos' Zach Allen: Deemed full participant Thursday
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Allen (heel) was estimated as a full participant in Thursday's practice walkthrough.
Allen missed Sunday's Week 12 game against Las Vegas due to a heel injury, but his estimated status Thursday makes it likely that he'll be able to return Monday against Cleveland. The defensive end has logged 5.0 sacks through 11 games, putting him a half-sack behind the career-high mark he established in 2022 with Arizona.
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Broncos' Zach Cunningham: Signed to Denver's active roster
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The Broncos signed Cunningham off the practice squad to the active roster Wednesday, Eric DiLalla of the team's official site reports.
Cunningham played in 13 regular-season games for the Eagles in 2023 and posted 85 tackles (54 solo), four pass defenses and one fumble recovery, but he wasn't with a team during training camp. He eventually caught on with the Broncos on the practice squad in late September to provide depth at inside linebacker after Alex Singleton tore his ACL in Week 3 against the Buccaneers. Cunningham has been elevated by the Broncos for the last three games, and over his last two outings he logged three tackles (one solo) while playing 21 snaps (13 on defense, eight on special teams). Now that he's on the 53-man roster, Cunningham will continue to serve as a rotational inside linebacker behind starters Justin Strnad and Cody Barton.
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Broncos' P.J. Locke: Makes six tackles in win
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Locke recorded six tackles (five solo) in Sunday's 29-19 win over the Raiders.
The starting safety has taken on a bigger role for Denver in his fifth season, playing on a career-high 623 defensive snaps. He also has 51 tackles (35 solo), two shy of his career-best mark in that category as well.
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Broncos' Brandon Jones: Records interception in win
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Jones finished with five solo tackles and two pass breakups, including an interception, in Sunday's 29-19 win over the Raiders.
The safety put in a strong performance in his first game back after missing Week 11 with an abdominal injury. Jones has played on at least 67 percent of the defensive snaps in all 11 of his games this season. The former Dolphin has 79 tackles (54 solo), five pass breakups, including two interceptions, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery in 2024.
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Broncos' Cody Barton: Tallies six stops
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Barton recorded a half sack among his six tackles (five solo) and broke up a pass in Sunday's 29-19 win over the Raiders.
The inside linebacker also played on every defensive snap for the seventh time this season. With 74 tackles (35 solo) through 12 games, Barton has a chance at his third consecutive 100-plus tackle season. In 2024, he also has three pass breakups, an interception, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery.
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Durell Nchami: Headed to Indianapolis
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The Colts signed Nchami (undisclosed) to their practice squad Monday.
The undrafted linebacker from Maryland was waived from the Broncos' injured reserve list with an injury settlement in early September, but his signing with the Colts' practice squad Monday suggests he's now recovered from his undisclosed issue. Nchami could be promoted to Indianapolis' active roster if the team's linebacker corps encounters injuries later this season.
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Broncos' Riley Moss: Injures MCL in Week 12
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Speaking with the media after the team's win over the Raiders on Sunday, coach Sean Payton said Moss (knee) suffered an MCL injury versus Las Vegas, Parker Gabriel of The Denver Post reports.
Moss was injured in the second quarter Sunday and was unable to return for the second half. Levi Wallace filled in opposite Patrick Surtain at cornerback for Denver. Payton believes Moss did avoid a serious injury. Moss will have eight days to try and get ready for next Monday night's Week 13 date with the Browns.
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Broncos' Riley Moss: Won't return Sunday
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Moss has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against the Raiders due to a knee injury, Parker Gabriel of The Denver Post reports.
Moss injured his knee late in the second quarter, and he will not return for the second half of Sunday's contest. Levi Wallace will remain as the Broncos' second outside corner across Patrick Surtain for the rest of the game.
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Broncos' Riley Moss: Leaves game due to knee injury
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Moss (knee) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Raiders, Parker Gabriel of The Denver Post reports.
Moss suffered a knee injury late in the second quarter while tackling Brock Bowers. Moss had to be helped off the field, and he was taken into the locker room after being checked on by trainers in the blue medical tent. Levi Wallace will serve as the Broncos' No. 2 outside cornerback across Patrick Surtain while Moss is sidelined.
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Broncos' Brandon Jones: Active Sunday
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Jones (illness) is active for Sunday's game against the Raiders.
The starting safety missed Denver's Week 11 win over Atlanta with an abdominal injury, practiced in full Thursday and then popped up on the injury report with an illness Saturday, but he appears good to go for Sunday. Jones has played more than 80 percent of the defensive snaps in each of his past nine games and has logged 74 tackles (49 solo), three pass breakups, including an interception, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery on the year.
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Broncos' Zach Allen: Inactive Sunday
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Allen (heel) is inactive for Sunday's matchup with the Raiders.
The defensive end was a limited participant in Denver's Wednesday and Friday practice sessions. Allen has 42 tackles (24 solo), including 5.0 sacks, and a pass defensed on the year. Jordan Jackson and Eyioma Uwazurike should be in line to replace him.
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Broncos' Brandon Jones: Iffy to play Week 12 due to illness
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Jones (illness) is questionable to play against the Raiders on Sunday, Nick Kosmider of The Athletic reports.
Jones was sidelined for the Broncos' Week 11 win over the Falcons due to an abdominal injury. He appeared to be past the issue when he logged a full practice Thursday, but Jones is now under the weather and is in jeopardy of being inactive for Week 12. Devon Key would be poised to start for a second straight game if Jones is inactive for Sunday's contest.
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Broncos' Drew Sanders: Not ready to come off PUP list
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Sanders (Achilles) has been ruled out for Sunday's Week 12 matchup against Las Vegas.
Sanders underwent Achilles surgery in May and has been on the PUP list all season. He was designated to return Nov. 6 and and was a full participant in every practice this week, but Denver isn't ready to send him into game action. Sanders will need to activated on or before Nov. 27 in order to be able to play this season.
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Broncos' Zach Allen: Questionable for Week 12
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Allen (heel) was a limited participant in Friday's practice and is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Raiders.
Allen had his full practice Thursday sandwiched between limited practices Wednesday and Friday, and he's drawn the questionable tag heading into Sunday's AFC West showdown. If Allen is unable to play, Jordan Jackson and Eyioma Uwazurike would see an uptick in snaps at defensive end alongside starter John Franklin-Myers. Through 11 regular-season games, Allen has logged 42 tackles (24 solo), including 5.0 sacks, and one pass defensed.
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Broncos' Brandon Jones: Practices in full Thursday
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Jones (abdomen) was listed as a full practice participant on Thursday's injury report.
Jones was sidelined for the Broncos' Week 11 win over Atlanta due to an abdomen injury. He opened the week as a limited practice participant Wednesday, but he was able to participate in all team drills Thursday. Unless he suffers a setback, Jones should suit up for Sunday's AFC West showdown against the Raiders. The fifth-year safety has logged 74 tackles (49 solo), three pass defenses (including one interception), one forced fumble and one fumble recovery over 10 regular-season games.
