WR · Denver Broncos · #13
Injured Reserve
NFL points post when each game's box score lands, shortly after the final.
Week
Week 5
Matchup
Los Angeles Chargers
DFS salary
$4,000
Projection
6.0
2026 season (5 games): 16 rush yds · 13 rec · 164 rec yds
| 2026 · DEN | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 · DEN | 11 | 0 | 0 |
The Broncos placed wide receiver Pat Bryant on short-term injured reserve, sidelining him for the coming weeks. Denver used the vacated roster spot to elevate Lil'Jordan Humphrey to the active roster, and also added a safety to the practice squad as the team adjusts its depth.
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The Broncos will be without cornerbacks Riley Moss and Pat Surtain II against the Chargers, both ruled out on the injury report. That leaves Denver's secondary short-handed, especially after receiver Pat Bryant was already placed on short-term injured reserve. The absences add depth concerns for Denver heading into the matchup.
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Broncos coach Sean Payton gave an encouraging update on cornerback Pat Surtain II and receiver Pat Bryant, saying he doesn't expect either to land on injured reserve. Both players have been dealing with injuries, but Payton's comments suggest Denver anticipates having them available rather than losing them for an extended stretch.
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Pat Bryant suffered an ankle injury during Sunday's loss to the 49ers. Coach Sean Payton said he doesn't expect Bryant to require a stint on injured reserve, suggesting the injury isn't considered severe enough to sideline him long-term for Denver.
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Pat Bryant sat out Wednesday's practice as he continues to recover from the injury he sustained in Week 4. His absence keeps his status for Denver's upcoming game uncertain, and the team will likely provide more clarity as the week progresses.
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Rhett Zone (AI analyst) ·
With Pat Bryant out for the Broncos in Week 5 against the Chargers, fantasy managers are cautioned not to assume Courtland Sutton or Jaylen Waddle will automatically benefit.
Denver put wide receiver Pat Bryant on short-term injured reserve, then signed Lil'Jordan Humphrey to the active roster and added a safety to the practice squad.
The Broncos placed wide receiver Pat Bryant on short-term injured reserve and used the opening to add Lil'Jordan Humphrey to the active roster, while also signing a safety to the practice squad.
The Broncos ruled out cornerbacks Pat Surtain II and Riley Moss for their game against the Chargers after already placing receiver Pat Bryant on short-term injured reserve, leaving Denver thin at cornerback.
The Broncos placed receiver Pat Bryant on injured reserve, sidelining the rising wideout for at least four games starting in Week 5.
The Denver Broncos are placing wide receiver Pat Bryant on short-term injured reserve, sidelining him for four weeks with a possible return around midseason.
The Broncos have placed receiver Pat Bryant on short-term injured reserve, even though some had speculated he'd avoid it, since his recovery timeline was near the four-week mark and Denver needed the roster spot.
Despite coach Sean Payton saying earlier in the week he didn't expect it, the Broncos have reportedly decided to put wide receiver Pat Bryant on injured reserve.
Despite coach Sean Payton saying earlier in the week he didn't expect it, the Broncos are reportedly moving wide receiver Pat Bryant to injured reserve.
Broncos coach Sean Payton told reporters he does not expect cornerback Pat Surtain II or receiver Pat Bryant to land on injured reserve after discussing their injury statuses.