Denver Broncos running back Tyler Badie (back) returned to practice on Tuesday, starting his 21-day window to return from injured reserve.
If Badie is not activated to the 53-man roster within the next three weeks, he will remain on IR for the rest of Denver’s season. The Broncos previously brought back six other players from injury lists this fall.
Earlier this year, pass rusher Baron Browning, offensive tackle, Mike McGlinchey, cornerback Damarri Mathis, running back Audric Estime and center Luke Wattenberg returned from IR. Denver also activated linebacker Drew Sanders from the physically unable to perform list.
The Broncos opted to cut wide receiver Josh Reynolds when his IR window was closing, and the team chose to keep safety Delarrin Turner-Yell on the PUP list for the rest of the season.
Broncos eligible to return from IR
- RB Tyler Badie: Deadline to return: Jan. 14
The Broncos also have two players — linebacker Alex Singleton (ACL) and offensive lineman Quinn Bailey (ankle) — who are on season-ending IR.
Broncos on season-ending injured reserve
- LB Alex Singleton: Out for season
- OL Quinn Bailey: Out for season
NFL teams can have eight players return from IR during a season, and teams who make the playoffs are granted two extra potential returns.
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