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Broncos Place LG Ben Powers on IR After Biceps Surgery, Expect Multi-Week Absence

Denver has not named a replacement at left guard before Sunday's game against the Jets in London.

Dec 10, 2023; Inglewood, California, USA; Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson (3) throws as guard Ben Powers (74) provides coverage against Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Kenneth Murray Jr. (9) during the first half at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
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Overview

  • Coach Sean Payton confirmed Wednesday in England that Powers tore a biceps late in the Week 5 win over the Eagles and has undergone surgery.
  • The team placed Powers on injured reserve with an expected absence of at least two months and a target for a December return.
  • The injury occurred as Powers protected Bo Nix on a completion to Adam Trautman, and he did not make the trip to England.
  • Payton declined to announce a new starter at left guard, with Matt Peart taking practice reps at the spot and Alex Palczewski among internal options.
  • Powers, 28, had started every game since signing with Denver in 2023, and the Broncos had used the same five offensive line starters through the first five games.