Broncos' Riley Moss: Estimated to be limited Monday
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Moss (ribs) was listed as a limited participant on the Broncos' estimated practice report Monday, Aric DiLalla of the team's official website reports.
Moss was unavailable for Sunday's 23-17 win over the Chargers as a result of an injury to his ribs that he suffered in Week 4. The cornerback was unable to practice at all last week, so Monday's estimated participation is a step in the right direction. Moss will have two more chances to officially practice before Thursday's matchup with the Seahawks.
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Broncos' Talanoa Hufanga: Considered unavailable Monday
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Hufanga (ankle) was listed as a non-participant on the Broncos' estimated injury report Monday, Aric DiLalla of the team's official website reports.
Hufanga suffered an ankle injury during the team's 23-17 win over the Chargers on Sunday, and the team will have a short week prior to facing the Seahawks on Thursday night. The safety will have two more chances to participate at practice this week, and if he can't go Thursday, Devon Key would be the top candidate to draw a start in Hufanga's place within Denver's secondary.
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Broncos' Talanoa Hufanga: Done for day
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Hufanga (ankle) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's contest against the Chargers, Parker Gabriel of The Denver Post reports.
Hufanga had his lower body bent backwards while making a tackle in the second half, and his day has now officially come to a premature end. In his absence, JL Skinner and Devon Key are both candidates to see increased opportunities at safety.
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Broncos' Riley Moss: Ruled out for Week 5
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Moss (ribs) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Chargers, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.
The Broncos will be without both starting outside corners in Moss and Patrick Surtain (ankle), so Kris Abrams-Draine and Jahdae Barron will both step into starting roles for Sunday's AFC West tilt. Moss was unable to practice all week due to his rib injury, and he faces an uphill battle to return for Week 6 against the Seahawks, given the short turnaround for a Thursday night game.
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Broncos' Patrick Surtain: Won't play in Week 5
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Surtain (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Chargers, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.
The news doesn't come as a surprise, as Surtain is expected to miss at least two games due to an ankle injury that he sustained against the 49ers in Week 4. The good news is that the injury isn't severe enough for him to go on injured reserve. However, Denver will be without its two starting outside cornerbacks in Surtain and Riley Moss (ribs) for Sunday's AFC West contest, leaving Jahdae Barron and Kris Abrams-Draine to be the starters. The Broncos' Week 6 tilt against the Seahawks is this upcoming Thursday, so Surtain figures to be held out of that game given the short turnaround.
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Broncos' Dondrea Tillman: Practices in full Thursday
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Tillman (hamstring) was a full participant in Thursday's practice, Aric DiLalla of the team's official site reports.
Tillman didn't play in the Week 4 loss to the 49ers. He was limited at practice Wednesday, but after improving to full participation Thursday, it appears he will be cleared to suit up in Week 5 against the Chargers.
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Broncos' Riley Moss: Misses another practice
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Moss (ribs) did not participate at the Broncos' practice Thursday, Chris Tomasson of The Denver Gazette reports.
Moss has been forced to miss back-to-back practices to open the week while nursing an injury to his ribs. With Patrick Surtain (ankle) also trending towards being unavailable in Week 5, Denver may be thin in the secondary versus the Chargers on Sunday.
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Broncos' Patrick Surtain: Expected to avoid IR stint
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Head coach Sean Payton said Wednesday that he does not expect Surtain (ankle) to spend time on injured reserve, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Surtain injured his ankle during the Broncos' Week 4 loss to the 49ers, but the initial tests ruled out a severe injury and estimated a two-game absence. The star defensive back did not practice Wednesday, and it seems like he won't be available for Sunday's AFC West showdown against the Chargers. Riley Moss (ribs) could also miss time, so the Broncos will likely start Jahdae Barron and Kris Abrams-Draine at outside cornerback for the time being.
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Broncos' Talanoa Hufanga: Four tackles in loss
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Hufanga recorded four total tackles (two solo) during Sunday's 24-14 loss to the 49ers.
Hufanga was on the field for every one of the team's defensive snaps in the contest, but he was limited to a season-low four takedowns. The safety has now registered 21 total tackles (10 solo), including 1.0 sacks, while also intercepting two passes, one of which he returned for a touchdown, over four contests to open the 2026 campaign.
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Broncos' Alex Singleton: Double-digit stops in loss
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Singleton recorded 14 total tackles (seven solo) during Sunday's 24-14 loss to San Francisco.
Singleton was a tackling machine in Week 4, registering double-digit stops for the second time this season. The linebacker has played 100 percent of the team's defensive snaps in three straight games, and on the season, he's up to 47 total tackles (22 solo) while also adding a pass defensed over four games.
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Broncos' Riley Moss: Gets more tests on ribs
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Moss had imaging done on his ribs Monday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Moss injured his ribs during the Broncos' 24-14 loss to the 49ers on Sunday, joining fellow outside cornerback Patrick Surtain (ankle) on the sidelines. Rapoport relays that Moss didn't suffer a rib fracture, but the Broncos will have a better sense of the fourth-year pro's recovery timeline after they get the results of the tests. Per Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com, Surtain is expected to miss at least two weeks, and if Moss is also sidelined for an extended period of time, then the Broncos will have to turn to Kris Abrams-Draine and 2025 first-rounder Jahdae Barron at outside corner for as soon as Week 5 against the Chargers this Sunday.
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Broncos' Patrick Surtain: Set to miss two weeks
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Surtain (ankle) is expected to miss "about two weeks," Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reports.
It was reported earlier Monday that Surtain was expected to miss time with the ankle injury he sustained in Sunday's loss to the 49ers, and it appears he will sit out at least a couple games. However, Surtain does not appear to be facing an extended absence, and he could be back on the field before October comes to a close.
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Broncos' Patrick Surtain: Likely to miss time with ankle injury
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Surtain (ankle) will undergo an MRI on Monday, and while the cornerback is believed to have avoid a season-ending injury, he's expected to miss time, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Surtain exited in the second half of Sunday's 24-14 loss to the 49ers after going down with the ankle injury on what appeared to be a non-contact play. Fortunately for the three-time Pro Bowler, Surtain appears to have avoided a worst-case scenario after his Achilles was deemed to be fully intact, but he'll most likely be sidelined for a Week 5 game against the Chargers. Rapoport notes that a stint on injured reserve could also be on the table for Surtain, though the Broncos will wait and see what his MRI reveals before providing a clearer timeline for his return.
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Broncos' Patrick Surtain: Likely avoided serious injury
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Surtain (ankle) is believed to have avoided a serious injury after exiting Sunday's game against the 49ers, Tom Pelissero of Netflix reports.
Surtain will undergo further testing to determine the extent of his injury, but his Achilles is intact, according to Pelissero. The star cornerback was injured on a non-contact play in the first half and headed to the locker room. With Riley Moss (ribs) also dinged up against San Francisco, Jahdae Barron, Kris Abrams-Draine and Ja'Quan McMillian closed out the game at cornerback for Denver.
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Broncos' Riley Moss: Done for rest of Week 4
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Moss (ribs) won't return to Sunday's game against the 49ers, Chris Tomasson of The Denver Gazette reports.
After Patrick Surtain (ankle) exited the contest, Moss followed suit. Now, with both Surtain and Moss officially ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's meeting with the 49ers, Kris Abrams-Draine and Jahdae Barron should see more work for the rest of Week 4.
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Broncos' Patrick Surtain: Won't return Sunday
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Surtain (ankle) won't return to Sunday's game against San Francisco, Chris Tomasson of The Denver Gazette reports.
Surtain suffered a non-contact injury in the first half and needed assistance off the field. He was initially listed as questionable to return, though most had assumed at that point he wouldn't be back on the field again in Week 4. With Riley Moss (ribs) also ruled out, Kris Abrams-Draine and Jahdae Barron will need to step up the rest of the way.
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Broncos' Riley Moss: Questionable to return Sunday
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Moss (ribs) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against San Francisco, Parker Gabriel of The Denver Post reports
This isn't the first time Moss has dealt with rib injuries, and his departure from Sunday's contest means the Broncos are down another defender. With Patrick Surtain (ankle) also exiting the game, Kris Abrams-Draine and Jahdae Barron should be busier than usual.
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Broncos' Patrick Surtain: Questionable to return versus 49ers
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Surtain (ankle) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the 49ers, Zac Stevens of TheDNVR.com reports.
Surtain suffered a non-contact injury before the end of the first half. He required assistance off the field, though there haven't been any updates since his departure. In the meantime, Jahdae Barron should see more action.
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Broncos' Patrick Surtain: Exits Sunday's game against 49ers
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Surtain (knee) exited Sunday's game against the 49ers, James Palmer of Bleacher Report reports
Surtain suffered a non-contact injury shortly before the end of the first half. While he was able to stand, he needed assistance off the field. For now, the multi-time Pro Bowler should be considered questionable to return. In the meantime, Jahdae Barron is in line for more work.
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Broncos' Dondrea Tillman: Won't play against San Francisco
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Tillman (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the 49ers.
Tillman will miss his first game of the season due to a hamstring injury that he likely picked up during the Broncos' Week 3 win over the Rams. In his absence, Que Robinson should see a significant uptick in defensive snaps behind Nik Bonitto and Jonah Elliss. Tillman's next chance to play is Week 5 against the Chargers on Sunday, Oct. 11.
