Abrams-Draine (ankle) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Panthers.
Abrams-Draine has been unable to practice since exiting the Broncos' Week 8 win over the Chiefs with an ankle injury. The reserve cornerback and punt returner will now miss Week 9, leaving Jahdae Barron as the sole reserve cornerback behind starters Patrick Surtain, Riley Moss and Ja'Quan McMillan.
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Broncos' Eyioma Uwazurike: Won't play at Carolina
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Uwazurike (shoulder) is officially listed as out for Sunday's game against the Panthers.
Uwazurike will miss his first game of the season in Week 9 as he tends to a shoulder injury that kept him out of practice all week. In his stead, 2025 third-rounder Sai'vion Jones figures to get more opportunities on the defensive line Sunday.
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Broncos' Brandon Jones: Won't play at Carolina
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Jones (hamstring) is officially listed as out for Sunday's game against the Panthers.
Jones was forced out of the Broncos' contest versus the Chiefs in Week 8 early by a hamstring injury, and he'll now have to sit out his first game of the season as he recovers. In his absence, Devon Key could get a start at safety in Week 9.
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Broncos' Talanoa Hufanga: Week 9 return uncertain
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Hufanga (ankle) is questionable to play against Carolina on Sunday.
Hufanga missed each of Denver's past three contests due to an ankle injury. He was able to return to practice this week with limited sessions Thursday and Friday, but it's unclear if that will be enough for him to suit up Sunday. Fellow safety Brandon Jones (hamstring) has been ruled out for Week 9, so it could be Devon Key and JL Skinner starting Sunday if Hufanga is ruled out.
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Broncos' Talanoa Hufanga: Limited Thursday
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Hufanga (ankle) was limited in Thursday's practice, Zac Stevens of TheDNVR.com reports.
After being listed as DNP on Wednesday, Hufanga's return to practice will give him a chance to play Sunday against the Panthers after he's missed the past three contests.
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Broncos' Kris Abrams-Draine: DNP on Wednesday
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Abrams-Draine (ankle) did not practice Wednesday.
The cornerback exited Sunday's win over the Chiefs with the injury and was unable to return. With Denver's cornerbacks now healthy, Abrams-Draine was relegated to a pure special-teams role in Week 8.
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Broncos' Alex Singleton: Posts another huge tackle tally Week 8
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Singleton notched 14 tackles (six solo), including 1.0 sacks, and defensed a pass in Sunday's 28-24 victory against the Chiefs.
Singleton continued to rack up a vast number of stops -- it was the fifth time this season he's recorded double-digit tackles. The star linebacker also registered a sack for the second straight week, coming up huge when he brought down Patrick Mahomes for a six-yard loss late in the fourth quarter on third down. The next play was a missed Harrison Butker 54-yard field-goal try, which led to Denver pulling off the comeback with a touchdown less than a minute later. Singleton has been an elite IDP asset in fantasy this season, as he leads the NFL by a wide margin with 101 tackles through eight weeks.
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Broncos' Brandon Jones: Ruled out for rest of Sunday
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Jones (hamstring) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's contest against the Chiefs, Parker Gabriel of The Denver Post reports.
Jones entered Sunday's matchup with a questionable tag after suffering a hamstring injury at practice during the week. Although the safety was ultimately able to play, it's possible that he tweaked the injury during the game, and he will now have to shift his sights to Week 9. In his absence, Taylor Rapp and Devon Key will operate as Denver's two primary safeties against Kansas City.
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Broncos' Kris Abrams-Draine: Questionable to return Sunday
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Abrams-Draine (ankle) is questionable to return to Sunday's contest versus the Chiefs, Parker Gabriel of The Denver Post reports.
Abrams-Draine picked up an ankle injury late in the first half, and his status for the rest of the game is now uncertain. In his absence, Jahdae Barron will operate as Denver's top reserve option behind Pat Surtain and Riley Moss at cornerback against Kansas City.
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Broncos' Zach Allen: Good to go for Week 8
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Allen (hamstring) is active for Sunday's game against the Chiefs, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.
Allen injured his hamstring in Week 7 against the Cardinals, but he's been given the green light to play Sunday after having his reps limited during Week 8 prep. He has 24 tackles (10 solo), including 4.5 sacks, two pass defenses and one forced fumble through seven regular-season games.
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Broncos' Brandon Jones: Cleared vs. Kansas City
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Jones (hamstring) is active for Sunday's game against the Chiefs, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.
Jones popped up on Thursday's injury report due to a hamstring issue, but he's been cleared by medical staff to play Sunday. He has 52 tackles (31 solo), five pass defenses (including two interceptions) and one fumble recovery across seven regular-season games.
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Broncos' Taylor Rapp: Signed to Denver's 53-man roster
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The Broncos signed Rapp off the practice squad to the active roster Saturday, Parker Gabriel of The Denver Post reports.
The addition of Rapp gives the Broncos more depth in the secondary, and he could see some work on defense against the Chiefs on Sunday due to the absence of Talanoa Hufanga (ankle). Rapp played in both Weeks 6 and 7 and logged eight tackles (two solo) over those two appearances.
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Broncos' Zach Allen: Tagged as questionable for Week 8
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Allen (hamstring) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Chiefs.
Allen injured his hamstring during the Broncos' Week 7 win over the Cardinals. He ended Week 8 prep with back-to-back limited practices, which was enough for him to draw the questionable tag for Sunday's AFC West tilt. Malcom Roach, Jordan Jackson and Sai'vion Jones would all be in line for more defensive snaps if Allen is not cleared to play.
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Broncos' Talanoa Hufanga: Will miss Week 8
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Hufanga (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's matchup against Kansas City.
Hufanga is set to miss his third straight game due to an ankle injury he suffered Oct. 11 versus the Chargers. The veteran safety didn't practice at all this week, so it's far from certain he'll be ready to return Week 9. Devon Key and Jahdae Barron should continue to help prop up the secondary in Hufanga's absence.
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Broncos' Brandon Jones: Questionable due to hamstring injury
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Jones (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Chiefs.
Jones may have tweaked his hamstring during Week 8 prep, seeing as he popped up on Thursday's injury report as a limited practice participant. Talanoa Hufanga (ankle) has already been ruled out, and if he's joined by Jones on the sidelines, then the Broncos would have to rely more heavily on Devon Key, JL Skinner and Jahdae Barron in the secondary.
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Broncos' Talanoa Hufanga: Remains sidelined at practice
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Hufanga (ankle) did not participate at the Broncos' practice Thursday, Aric DiLalla of the team's official website reports.
Hufanga has missed back-to-back practices to open the week as he continues to work his way back from an ankle injury he suffered in Week 5 versus the Chargers. The safety appears likely to miss a third straight contest, and if that's the case, Devon Key would stand to draw another start in Denver's secondary Sunday versus the Chiefs.
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Broncos' Zach Allen: Limited practice Thursday
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Allen (hamstring) was a limited participant at the Broncos' practice Thursday, Aric DiLalla of the team's official website reports.
Allen was a non-participant at practice to open the week Wednesday after suffering a hamstring injury in Week 7 versus Arizona, but he was able to return to the field Thursday. The defensive lineman will have one more chance to log a full practice prior to Sunday's matchup with the Chiefs.
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Broncos' Pat Surtain: Logs full practice Wednesday
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Surtain (ankle) was a full practice participant Wednesday, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.
Surtain practiced in a limited capacity last week before being inactive this past Sunday at Arizona, marking his third absence in a row due to a sprained ankle. With an uncapped session now under his belt, he's set for his first game action since Week 4, with the Broncos set to face the Chiefs this coming Sunday.
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Broncos' Brandon Jones: Has another nice day Sunday
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Jones recorded nine tackles (five solo) and a pass defensed during Sunday's 30-16 win at Arizona.
After another solid performance in Week 7, Jones has now posted eight-plus total tackles in four of his last five games. He's easily on pace for a 100-tackle season, and he's solidly on the IDP radar in most formats going into a Week 8 tilt versus a balanced Chiefs offense.
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Broncos' Alex Singleton: Compiles 19 tackles in win
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Singleton recorded 19 tackles (12 solo) including 1.0 sacks during Sunday's 30-16 win at Arizona.
The tackle total was Singleton's best since the 2022 season, and he has now tallied double-digit tackles in four of seven games this season. He's far and away the NFL's leading tackler through seven weeks (87 total), and he's a top-tier IDP option in most formats going into a Week 8 matchup versus the Chiefs.
