Bryant (ankle) is active for Sunday's Week 9 matchup against the Panthers.
The second-year wideout foreshadowed a return to game action this past week by putting in three full practices, which led to his activation from injured reserve Saturday. Bryant still carried a questionable tag heading into Sunday, but with his availability now confirmed, he should be ready to reprise the No. 3 role he filled behind Courtland Sutton and Jaylen Waddle prior to his Week 4 injury. Bryant saw generally modest volume during his three-plus games to date, posting a 9-133-1 line on 12 targets and adding a 16-yard rush on his one carry.
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Broncos' Pat Bryant: Activated from IR
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Bryant (ankle) was activated from injured reserve Saturday, but he remains questionable for Sunday's game in Carolina, Zac Stevens of TheDNVR.com reports.
Bryant was carted off the field due to a sprained right ankle during a Week 4 loss at San Francisco that forced him to injured reserve before Week 5 action. Since the Broncos designated him for return from IR on Wednesday, he logged full practices during the entirety of Week 9 prep, and while he was listed as questionable for Sunday, head coach Sean Payton told Chris Tomasson of The Denver Gazette on Friday that the second-year pro is in line to play this weekend. Ultimately, Bryant's status will be confirmed about 90 minutes before Sunday's 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff.
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Broncos' Pat Bryant: On track to play Sunday
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Coach Sean Payton said Friday that Bryant (ankle) is in line to play in Sunday's game against the Panthers, Chris Tomasson of the Denver Gazette reports.
Though Bryant, who was designated to return from IR on Wednesday, is officially listed as questionable ahead Week 9 action, he practiced fully all week and is thus slated to be activated no later than Saturday, at which point his injury designation could be removed. If he is indeed in uniform this weekend, he'll have an opportunity to reclaim a key role in a Denver WR corps that has thus far been led by Jaylen Waddle and Courtland Sutton.
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Broncos' Pat Bryant: Full practice Wednesday
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Bryant (ankle) was a full participant at the Broncos' practice Wednesday, Aric DiLalla of the team's official website reports.
Bryant was designated to return from injured reserve Wednesday, and he was instantly able to give it a full go. With Denver's bye week coming in Week 10, it's unclear if the team will decide to activate the wide receiver before Sunday's matchup with the Panthers or potentially wait to bring him back Nov. 22 against the Raiders. Regardless of whatever decision the team makes, Bryant appears to be fully recovered from the ankle injury that has sidelined him since Week 4.
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Broncos' Pat Bryant: Opens return window
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Bryant (ankle) was designated to return from injured reserve Wednesday and returned to practice, Zac Stevens of TheDNVR.com reports.
Help is on the way for the Broncos' passing game, as Bryant is making progress toward a return. His 21-day practice window is now open, though his status for Week 9 against the Panthers is still undetermined.
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Broncos' Pat Bryant: Officially placed on IR
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Bryant (ankle) was placed on the Broncos' injured reserve Friday.
Because of his placement on IR due to an ankle injury, Bryant will be required to miss at least the next four games. The earliest he can return is Week 9 against the Panthers, but with the Broncos on bye for Week 10, the second-year wide receiver could be held out until Week 11 against the Raiders in late November. Troy Franklin figures to step into the WR3 role behind Courtland Sutton and Jaylen Waddle for as long as Bryant is sidelined.
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Broncos' Pat Bryant: Opens Week 5 prep with DNP
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Bryant (ankle) did not participate in Wednesday's practice, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.
Bryant sprained his right ankle during the Broncos' Week 4 loss to the 49ers. An MRI did not reveal a high-ankle sprain, which is good news for the second-year wide receiver. Bryant is still expected to miss time, so he can be considered on the doubtful side for Sunday's AFC West showdown against the Chargers. He has a 9-133-1 receiving line (12 targets) through four games, and assuming Bryant is sidelined for Week 5, that workload will be absorbed by Jaylen Waddle, Courtland Sutton, Marvin Mims and Troy Franklin.
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Broncos' Pat Bryant: MRI yields good news
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The Broncos are confident that Bryant avoided a long-term right ankle injury after an MRI on Monday yielded good news, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
The report doesn't offer any specifics regarding what the MRI revealed, but Bryant may have avoided a dreaded high-ankle sprain after exiting Sunday's 24-14 loss to the 49ers. Bryant still appears likely to miss time due to the injury, with Adam Schefter of ESPN relaying Monday that the second-year wideout is expected to be sidelined for "a few weeks." Assuming Bryant is out for at least this Sunday's game against the Chargers, the Broncos would have more reps available for Marvin Mims and Troy Franklin behind starting receivers Jaylen Waddle and Courtland Sutton.
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Broncos' Pat Bryant: Set to miss time with ankle sprain
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Bryant is expected to miss "a few weeks" after spraining his right ankle in Sunday's 24-14 loss to the 49ers, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Bryant finished with three receptions for 47 yards on three targets before he checked out of the game after he appeared to injure the ankle when he was tackled at the end of his final catch of the day with just under three minutes left in the third quarter. The second-year wideout's expected absence should open up more playing time for Marvin Mims and/or Troy Franklin as the Broncos' No. 3 receiver behind Jaylen Waddle and Courtland Sutton.
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Broncos' Pat Bryant: Officially questionable to return
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Bryant (ankle) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the 49ers, Chris Tomasson of The Denver Gazette reports.
Bryant was injured at the tail end of a catch in the second half and had to be carted to the locker room. That he's being considered questionable to return may suggest it's not a serious injury for Bryant. Prior to leaving, he caught all three of his targets for 47 yards. Marvin Mims and Troy Franklin are next in line for snaps behind Jaylen Waddle and Courtland Sutton.
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Broncos' Pat Bryant: Finds paydirt in Week 3 win
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Bryant recorded two receptions for 44 yards and a touchdown on two targets in Sunday's 30-26 win over the Rams. He also scored on a two-point conversion.
Bryant reached the end zone for the first time this season with 7:44 left in the third quarter, connecting with quarterback Bo Nix on a five-yard catch. The second-year wideout has seen his snap share gradually climb through the first three weeks, topping out at 70 percent in Week 3. The Broncos have been without Marvin Mims (foot) for the past two games, however, so Bryant could see a slight downturn in playing time once the Denver receiving corps is at full strength.
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Broncos' Pat Bryant: Four snags in loss
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Bryant caught four of six targets for 42 yards in Monday night's 31-10 loss to Kansas City.
Bryant was on the field for 30 of the team's 51 offensive snaps, trailing only Courtland Sutton and Jaylen Waddle at wide receiver. The 23-year-old led the team in targets in the loss, and he'll look to build on this performance against Jacksonville in Week 2.
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Broncos' Pat Bryant: Significant role on tap?
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Broncos coach Sean Payton suggested Monday that Bryant will have a role in the offense, Zack Kelberman of Mile High Huddle reports.
Payton responded, "We're not," when reporter Kay Adams asked him how he planned to keep Bryant off the field. The steady summer drumbeat for Bryant may be getting louder, but he's still part of a deep WR room where Courtland Sutton and Jaylen Waddle appear locked in as starters. Bryant is at least making a strong case for the No. 3 job, competing with Troy Franklin and Marvin Mims (undisclosed).
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Broncos' Pat Bryant: Looking good in training camp
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Bryant has stood out in team drills during the first week of Denver's training camp, Nick Kosmider of The Athletic reports.
Bryant was a third-round selection of the Broncos in the 2025 NFL Draft and saw his snap count and offensive output steadily increase over the course of his rookie season. Denver added to its wide receiver depth by trading for Jaylen Waddle to form a one-two punch with Courtland Sutton, but so far in training camp, Bryant has been making his case for slotting behind the top duo, along with fellow WRs Troy Franklin and Marvin Mims. If his strong training camp continues, Bryant would be in line for a larger share of offensive snaps in 2026 than he logged last year (48 percent).
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Broncos' Pat Bryant: Not returning Sunday
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Bryant (hamstring) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's AFC Championship Game against the Patriots, Nick Kosmider of The Athletic reports.
Bryant was initially deemed questionable to return to the game after suffering a hamstring injury during the second quarter, but the Broncos will end up holding him out for the remainder of the contest. The rookie wideout rushed once for one yard and hauled in his lone target for a two-yard gain prior to departing.
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Broncos' Pat Bryant: Cleared for Sunday's game
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Bryant (concussion) doesn't carry an injury designation for Sunday's AFC Championship Game against the Patriots.
Bryant, who sustained a concussion in this past Saturday's divisional-round win over the Bills, logged a limited practice Wednesday, but following full sessions Thursday and Friday, he's been cleared to face New England. Meanwhile, fellow WR Troy Franklin (hamstring) has been deemed questionable after three straight limited practices, and if Franklin is limited or out Sunday, Bryant and Marvin Mims would stand to pick up added snaps alongside Courtland Sutton.
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Broncos' Pat Bryant: Logs limited practice Wednesday
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Bryant (concussion) was a limited practice participant Wednesday, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.
Bryant left this past Saturday's divisional-round win versus the Bills after he was diagnosed with a concussion, but he's clearly made progress through the protocol for head injuries to be able to handle some on-field work Wednesday. Even if he progresses to a full session by Friday, though, he may enter the weekend with a designation for Sunday's AFC Championship Game against the Patriots. Ultimately, Bryant will need to gain clearance from an independent neurologist in order to play in that contest.
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Broncos' Pat Bryant: Possible concussion
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Bryant is being evaluated for a possible concussion and is questionable to return to Saturday's AFC divisional-round game against the Bills, Zac Stevens of TheDNVR.com reports.
Bryant was busy on the Broncos' opening drive with three catches (on as many targets) for 32 yards. However, he was shaken up on his third reception, and he has gone to the locker room to undergo further tests. Marvin Mims and Lil'Jordan Humphrey should see more snaps on offense for as long as Bryant is out of the game.
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Broncos' Pat Bryant: Gains 31 yards in return
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Bryant (concussion) had four receptions on five targets for 31 yards in Sunday's 19-3 win over the Chargers.
Bryant returned from a one-game absence due to a concussion suffered in Week 16 to lead the Broncos in targets and receptions in the regular-season finale. The third-round rookie made the most of limited opportunities in a game where QB Bo Nix threw for just 141 yards. Bryant's first regular season as a pro yielded a 35-409-1 receiving line primarily as a backup in 16 appearances. WR Courtland Sutton will operate as Denver's No. 1 receiving option when the team begins its playoff run in the divisional round, with Bryant serving as one of several young options behind the veteran on the depth chart.
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Broncos' Pat Bryant: Cleared to play Week 18
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Bryant (concussion) does not carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Chargers.
The lack of an injury designation indicates that an independent neurologist has cleared Bryant from the league's concussion protocol. The rookie third-rounder will be available for Sunday's regular-season finale as the Broncos look to lock up the No. 1 seed in the AFC heading into the postseason. Bryant has logged six targets or more in three of his last four games, accumulating 17 catches (on 25 targets) for 198 yards over that span.
