Tears pec, out for season
Johnson suffered a torn pectoral muscle during Sunday's loss to the Raiders and will be sidelined for the rest of the season, Mike Klis of 9News Denver reports.
The Broncos were bracing for the worst after sending Johnson in for an MRI on Monday, and as feared, his 2021 campaign is over. Denver now has lost both of its top insider linebackers to torn pecs, as Josey Jewell previously went on injured reserve after Week 2. Johnson is expected to undergo surgery to address the injury soon, and the Broncos' depth in the middle will be further challenged in the short term with Baron Browning (concussion) also ruled out for a Week 7 matchup with the Browns. Expect Justin Strnad and Micah Kiser to serve as the team's starting inside linebackers Thursday.
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Jaylen Waddle
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Pat Surtain II
Back at practice Wednesday
Surtain (ankle) was on the field for the start of practice Wednesday, Zac Stevens of TheDNVR.com reports.
Jonah Coleman
Cleared to practice Wednesday
Coleman (ankle) was on the field for practice Wednesday after being designated for return from injured reserve, Chris Tomasson of The Denver Gazette reports.
Wil Lutz
Nails game-winning kick
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Evan Engram
Two catches in TNF win
Engram caught both targets for 13 yards in Denver's 17-14 overtime win over the Seahawks on Thursday night.
Courtland Sutton
Remains quiet in OT win
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Jaylen Waddle
Team-high catch total Thursday
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Bo Nix
Season-low passing yardage in OT win
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RJ Harvey
Solid production with nine touches
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