Overview
- Jones exited the win over the Packers with a suspected pectoral injury and is undergoing an MRI and second opinion to determine severity.
- The injured reserve designation requires a minimum four-game absence, removing him for the rest of the regular season and potentially the Broncos’ first postseason game.
- P.J. Locke is expected to start alongside Talanoa Hufanga, with Devon Key and JL Skinner providing depth and cornerback Jahdae Barron noted as a situational option.
- On the same day, the Jets signed practice-squad safety Keidron Smith to their active roster, leaving Delarrin Turner‑Yell as Denver’s lone practice-squad safety.
- Denver filled the active-roster spot by claiming running back Cody Schrader, while injury monitoring continues for LB Justin Strnad (ankle concern) and RB R.J. Harvey (rib issue not believed serious).