Broncos Face Injury Setbacks Ahead of Chargers Game
Denver places key players on injured reserve while activating rookie running back Audric Estime for Sunday's matchup.
- Starting center Luke Wattenberg and wide receiver Josh Reynolds are out for at least four weeks due to injuries sustained in last week's game against the Raiders.
- Rookie running back Audric Estime is activated from injured reserve after recovering from an ankle injury suffered in Week 1.
- Alex Forsyth will start at center, stepping in for Wattenberg, while rookie wide receiver Devaughn Vele may see increased playing time in Reynolds' absence.
- The Broncos have elevated offensive linemen Cam Fleming and Calvin Throckmorton from the practice squad to bolster their depleted offensive line.
- Three Broncos players were fined for infractions during their recent victory over the Raiders, including John Franklin-Myers and Malcolm Roach for unnecessary roughness.