Overview

• The tight end missed Week 3 with a back injury after exiting the opener with a calf issue and seeing limited snaps in Week 2.
• Thursday marked his return to the field, with local reports indicating he is trending toward Week 4 availability.
• Signed on a two-year, $23 million deal to be a versatile receiving threat, he did not start either of the first two games.
• Former receiver Bennie Fowler has criticized frequent personnel changes and urged more consistency to aid Bo Nix.
• Denver has lost two straight, is viewed as a home favorite for Monday night, and remains without linebacker Dre Greenlaw on injured reserve.