5 ex-Broncos made their playoff debuts in the wild-card round

Five former Broncos players made their playoff debuts over the weekend.

Five former Denver Broncos players saw action in a playoff game for the first time over the weekend.

Three of those players made their debuts with the Seattle Seahawks. After being sent to Seattle as part of the Russell Wilson trade, tight end Noah Fant caught one pass for 11 yards and defensive lineman Shelby Harris totaled three tackles in a 42-23 loss to the San Francisco 49ers.

Ex-Denver linebacker Alexander Johnson, who signed to the Seahawks’ practice squad in October, was elevated to the game-day roster for the Niners game and totaled two tackles. Meanwhile, quarterback Drew Lock was an unused sub against San Francisco.

In addition to Fant, Harris and Johnson, ex-Broncos outside linebacker Bradley Chubb (Miami Dolphins) and former Denver defensive lineman Adam Gotsis (Jacksonville Jaguars) also made their first career playoff appearances in the wild-card round. Chubb forced a strip sack and Gotsis recorded one tackle. Miami also had two other ex-Broncos on the roster in QB Teddy Bridgewater and WR River Cracraft.

Elsewhere in the playoffs, the Los Angeles Chargers (OLB Derrek Tuszka and CB Bryce Callahan) and the Buffalo Bills (QB Case Keenum and WR Isaiah McKenzie) also rostered a pair of ex-Denver players.

The Cincinnati Bengals (QB Brandon Allen) and Tampa Bay Buccaneers (OLB Shaq Barett, on IR) also have former Broncos on their rosters.

The playoffs will continue with the divisional round this weekend.

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Chargers inactives: See who’s in and who’s out for Week 18 vs. Broncos

The Chargers ruled out seven players, including Bryce Callahan.

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The Chargers are a little over an hour away from kicking off Week 18 against the Broncos.

Here is a look at their inactive players today:

FB Zander Horvath (ankle)

QB Easton Stick

CB Bryce Callahan

RB Isaiah Spiller

OT Storm Norton

WR Michael Bandy

DL Tyler Davison

Chargers’ first injury report vs. Broncos, Week 18

The Los Angeles Chargers Week 18 first injury report listed two players limited.

The Chargers held their first practice ahead of their Week 18 matchup with the Broncos on Wednesday.

Here is a look at the injury report.

Note: This is estimated because the team just had a walkthrough.

Player Injury Participation
CB Bryce Callahan Groin FP
QB Justin Herbert Left shoulder FP
FB Zander Horvath Ankle LP
S Derwin James Concussion FP
LB Amen Ogbongbemiga Ankle FP
OT Trey Pipkins Knee LP
LB Troy Reeder Back FP
OT Jamaree Salyer Shoulder FP

* DNP = Did not participate | LP = Limited participation | FP = Full participation | NIR = Not injury related

List of Chargers’ 2023 unrestricted free agents

A look at the Los Angeles Chargers’ pending 2023 unrestricted free agents.

Sitting at 10-6, the Chargers are heading to the playoffs. But even like the regular season, the playoffs will zoom by, and the offseason will be here before you know it.

With that, a handful of internal players are set to become unrestricted free agents. General manager Tom Telesco and company will have to start thinking about who is worthy of returning.

Here’s a look at the 15 players scheduled to become unrestricted free agents at the beginning of the 2023 league year.

Chargers Week 16 injury report: Derwin James returns to practice

The Chargers began preparing for their Week 16 matchup with the Colts.

The Chargers began preparing for their Week 16 matchup with the Colts on Thursday.

Back on the practice field was safety Derwin James, who was listed as limited. James has missed the last two games with a quadriceps injury.

James was named to the 2023 Pro Bowl team on Wednesday.

Defensive tackle Sebastian Joseph-Day (knee/back) and cornerback Bryce Callahan (groin) were also limited participants.

CB Kemon Hall was the only non-participant.

Edge defender Joey Bosa has still not practiced and has not been designated for return from injured reserve.

Chargers inactives: See who’s in and who’s out for Week 15 vs. Titans

The Chargers ruled out seven players, including Derwin James.

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The Chargers are about 60 minutes away from kicking off Week 15 against the Titans.

Here is a look at their inactive players today:

Easton Stick

Derwin James Jr.

Sony Michel

JT Woods

Storm Norton

Michael Bandy

Christopher Hinton

Trey Pipkins, Sebastian Joseph-Day and Bryce Callahan, who missed Week 14, are active.

Chargers’ final injury report ahead of matchup with Titans

Chargers star safety Derwin James is doubtful.

The Chargers had their final practice on Friday before the Week 15 matchup with the Titans.

Los Angeles will likely be without star safety Derwin James for the second-straight week as he continues to recover from a quad injury.

James is listed as doubtful.

“Progressing. He’s been doing workouts and stuff like that. I know he’s feeling better. We’ll see about this game, but definitely improving,” head coach Brandon Staley said on James’ status.

Cornerback Bryce Callahan (groin), defensive tackle Sebastian Joseph-Day (knee/back) and offensive tackle Trey Pipkins (knee) are questionable.

Callahan, Joseph-Day, Pipkins, and tight end Donald Parham, were all full participants on Friday.

Chargers inactives: See who’s in and who’s out for Week 14 vs. Dolphins

The Chargers ruled out seven players, including Derwin James.

The Chargers are about 90 minutes away from kicking off Week 14 against the Dolphins.

Here is a look at their inactive players today:

Easton Stick

Derwin James Jr.

Jason Moore Jr.

Sony Michel

Bryce Callahan

Sebastian Joseph-Day

Trey Pipkins III

Chargers vs. Dolphins: 5 storylines to follow in Week 14

Here are five important things to watch during the Chargers’ matchup with the Dolphins.

Here are five Los Angeles Chargers storylines to watch for during the lead-up to the team’s Week 14 matchup against the Miami Dolphins.

Derwin James among 4 players doubtful ahead of Chargers’ matchup with Dolphins

The Chargers will be without four key players when the Dolphins come to town.

The Chargers will likely be without four key players, three on defense and one on offense, when the Dolphins come to town.

Derwin James (quad), Bryce Callahan (groin), Sebastian Joseph-Day (knee), and Trey Pipkins (knee) were all held out of practice for the third straight day and have been ruled doubtful for the Miami game.

Meanwhile, Mike Williams is off the injury report and is expected to play. Williams missed the past two games with a knee issue.

Corey Linsley cleared concussion protocol and is also set to play.

With James out, Nasir Adderley and Alohi Gilman will be the starting safeties. Ja’Sir Taylor is set to start in the slot with Callahan sidelined.