The Denver Broncos have ruled out pass rusher Nik Bonitto (knee) and tight end Greg Dulcich (hamstring/foot) for Sunday’s game against the New England Patriots on Christmas Eve.
With Bonitto sidelined, Drew Sanders and Thomas Incoom will likely serve as the team’s rotational pass rushers behind starters Baron Browning and Jonathon Cooper in Week 16.
Meanwhile, Adam Trautman, Chris Manhertz and Lucas Krull will be the team’s tight end options against the Patriots.
The team’s final injury report can be seen below.
| Player | Wed | Thur | Fri | Game Status |
| OLB Nik Bonitto (knee) | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
| TE Greg Dulcich (hamstring/foot) | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
| RB Samaje Perine (rest) | DNP | Full | Full | |
| OLB Jonathon Cooper (ankle) | Limited | Full | Full | |
| OT Alex Palczewski (knee) | Limited | Full | Full | Out |
| DL Mike Purcell (rest) | Not listed | DNP | Full | |
| TE Chris Manhertz (rest) | Not listed | DNP | Full |
Playing at home, the Broncos are considered six-point favorites against the Patriots this week.
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