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The Broncos placed Badie (thumb) on injured reserve Saturday, Aric DiLalla of the team's official site reports.

Per Chris Tomasson of The Denver Gazette, Badie broke his thumb during the Broncos' 17-14 overtime win over the Seahawks in Week 6. Badie is required to miss at least four games, and the earliest he can return is Week 12 against the Steelers on Friday, Nov. 27. Jonah Coleman (ankle) was activated from injured reserve in a corresponding move, and if he's cleared to play Sunday, then he would slot in as the RB3 behind J.K. Dobbins and RJ Harvey.

The Broncos placed Elliss (ankle) on injured reserve Saturday, Aric DiLalla of the team's official site reports.

Elliss was already ruled out for Sunday's game against the Cardinals due to an ankle injury, which is severe enough for him to warrant a stint on injured reserve. He'll be required to miss at least four games, so the earliest he can return is Week 12 against the Steelers on Friday, Nov. 27. The Broncos will get some pass-rushing reinforcement after Jonathon Cooper was activated from the commissioner's exempt list.

Cooper had his roster exemption removed by the Broncos on Saturday and is available for Sunday's road game against the Cardinals, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.

Cooper opened the season on the commissioner's exempt list while under investigation for domestic incidents that happened in June. Now that he's back on the roster, he could make his 2026 debut Sunday, and his return would bolster a Broncos' pass rush that will be without Jonah Elliss (ankle, IR) for at least the next four games. Across 17 regular-season games in 2025, Cooper accumulated 50 tackles (23 solo), including 8.0 sacks, and four pass defenses.

Durant (hamstring) does not have an injury designation for Monday's game against Philadelphia, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.

Durant was a full practice participant Friday and Saturday, and that was enough for the fifth-year defensive back to avoid an injury tag for Monday night's game. His presence gives the Cowboys another contributor on special teams and depth in the secondary behind starting outside cornerbacks Joey Porter and DaRon Bland.

Winters (calf) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Eagles, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.

Winters was unable to practice all week due to what was designated as a calf injury, and the third-year linebacker will end up missing his first game of the season. The good news for the Cowboys is that DeMarvion Overshown is back in the fold, and he'll be joined by either Shemar James or Jaishawn Barham at inside linebacker for Monday night's contest. Winters' next opportunity to play is Week 8 against Arizona on Sunday, Nov. 1.

Turpin (ribs) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Eagles, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.

Turpin was held out of practice all week due to a rib injury that he picked up against the Packers this past Sunday. He'll miss his first game of the regular season, and his absence means Tyler Goodson and Jonathan Mingo will likely serve as the Cowboys' returners on kickoffs and punts. Turpin's next opportunity to play is Week 8 against the Cardinals on Sunday, Nov. 1.

Carter (abdomen) has been ruled out to play the Cowboys on Monday Night Football in Week 7.

Carter suffered an injury to his abdomen in Week 5 and hasn't practiced since. He's set to miss his second straight contest, and his next opportunity to suit up will come Sunday, Nov. 1, against Washington. Carter played primarily on special teams during Philadelphia's first two games of the campaign but had built up to a bigger role Weeks 3-5 before getting hurt.

Smith (concussion) has been ruled out for Monday's matchup against Dallas.

Smith suffered a concussion last Sunday against Carolina and was unable to practice this week. He remains in the NFL's concussion protocol and won't be able to suit up again on game day until he's cleared by an independent neurologist. Both Jonathan Greenard (ankle) and Jalyx Hunt (ankle/knee) are questionable for Monday, and Arnold Ebiketie will likely be asked to step into a starting role with at least Smith guaranteed to be sidelined.

Stowers (quadriceps), who is on injured reserve, is officially questionable to play Monday against Dallas.

After being drafted in the second round of April's NFL Draft, Stowers hurt his hamstring during preseason play and began the campaign on IR. The Eagles opened his 21-day practice window Oct. 14, and the rookie practiced in full all three days this week. Both Stowers and fellow tight end Grant Calcaterra (back) could be ready to return from IR ahead of Monday's matchup, but for that to happen, they'd need to be activated to the 53-man roster at some point this weekend.

Calcaterra, who is on injured reserve due to a back injury, is questionable to suit up Monday versus Dallas.

Calcaterra has yet to play this season because of a back injury he suffered during the preseason. Philadelphia opened his 21-day practice window Oct. 14, and the tight end was able to practice in full all three days this week. Since Calcaterra is on IR, he'd need to be activated to the 53-man roster Sunday in order to be eligible to play Monday.