Tag: Frank Crum

Broncos make 3 roster moves; Bills elevate 2 ex-Denver players

The Broncos activated RB Tyler Badie (back), elevated OL Nick Gargiulo from the practice squad, and placed OL Frank Crum on the NFI list.

The Denver Broncos made three roster moves on Saturday ahead of their Wild Card playoff game against the Buffalo Bills on Sunday.

First, the Broncos elevated running back Tyler Badie (back) from injured reserve to the 53-man roster. Badie had a Jan. 14 deadline to return from IR. He rushed 11 times for 86 yards in three games earlier this season.

To make room for Badie on the active roster, Denver placed backup offensive lineman Frank Crum on the non-football injury (NFI) list. Crum missed the last two weeks of practice with an undisclosed illness.

In a third and final move, the Broncos elevated offensive lineman Nick Gargiulo from the practice squad to the game-day roster. Gargiulo will be eligible to play against the Bills on Sunday and then revert back to the practice squad on Monday.

Buffalo, meanwhile, elevated safety Kareem Jackson and wide receiver Jalen Virgil — two former Denver players — from the practice squad to the game-day roster on Saturday. Both players are now available to play Sunday.

Broncos roster moves

  1. Activated RB Tyler Badie from IR
  2. Placed OL Frank Crum on NFI list
  3. Elevated OL Nick Gargiulo from PS

Sunday’s game will be nationally televised on CBS. Playing on the road, Denver is considered a big underdog against the Bills.

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Broncos injury report: OL ruled out, RB questionable vs. Bills

Broncos OL Frank Crum (illness) has been ruled out for the Bills game. RB Tyler Badie (back) is questionable.

Denver Broncos backup offensive lineman Frank Crum (illness) has been ruled out for Sunday’s playoff game against the Buffalo Bills after missing two straight weeks of practice.

Elsewhere on the injury report, running back Tyler Badie (back) is listed as questionable. Meanwhile, cornerback Damarri Mathis (back) returned on Friday after sitting out Thursday’s session, putting him on track to play.

Broncos guard Ben Power (rest) and tight end Nate Adkins (abdomen) have been cleared to play.

Denver’s final injury report can be seen below.

Player Wed Thur Fri Game Status
TE Nate Adkins (abdomen) Full Full Full
RB Tyler Badie (back) Full Full Full Questionable
CB Damarri Mathis (back) Limited DNP Full
G Ben Powers (rest) Limited Full Full
OT Frank Crum (illness) DNP DNP DNP Out

Sunday’s game will be nationally televised on CBS. Denver is considered a big underdog going into the Wild Round of the NFL playoffs.

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Broncos injury report: Offensive lineman still sidelined

Broncos backup offensive lineman Frank Crum remains sidelined with an illness.

Denver Broncos backup offensive lineman Frank Crum (illness) was held out of practice on Wednesday after previously missing all three days of practice last week.

Crum (6-8, 315 pounds) signed with the Broncos as an undrafted free agent out of Wyoming this spring. He has dressed for six games this season, playing 24 snaps on special teams and nine snaps on offense.

Elsewhere on the injury front, cornerback Damarri Mathis (back) and guard Ben Power (rest) were limited on Wednesday while tight end Nate Adkins (abdomen) and running back Tyler Badie (back) fully participated.

Denver’s complete Wednesday injury report can be seen below.

Player Wed Thur Fri Game Status
TE Nate Adkins (abdomen) Full
RB Tyler Badie (back) Full
CB Damarri Mathis (back) Limited
G Ben Powers (rest) Limited
OT Frank Crum (illness) DNP

The Broncos will practice again on Thursday and Friday before releasing a final injury report with game statuses for Sunday’s showdown with the Buffalo Bills. Denver is considered a big underdog going into the Wild Round of the NFL playoffs.

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6 players did not play in Broncos’ big win over Chiefs

Six players did not play in the Broncos’ win over the Chiefs on Sunday, including RB Blake Watson and LB Levelle Bailey.

Six members of the 53-man roster did not play in the Denver Broncos‘ big win over the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 18 of the 2024 NFL season.

Broncos quarterback Zach Wilson*, running back Blake Watson, linebacker Levelle Bailey, offensive tackle Frank Crum (illness), defensive lineman Matt Henningsen and defensive end Eyioma Uwazurike were inactive on Sunday.

*Wilson was inactive but still dressed as an emergency third quarterback. Jarrett Stidham, Denver’s primary backup quarterback, entered the game in the fourth quarter but did not attempt any passes. Stidham has only appeared in three games this season.

Broncos who did not play in Week 18

  1. QB Zach Wilson (*emergency third QB)
  2. RB Blake Watson
  3. LB Levelle Bailey 
  4. OT Frank Crum
  5. DL Matt Henningsen
  6. DL Eyioma Uwazurike

Following Sunday’s win, Denver is now set to go on the road to face the Buffalo Bills in the first round of the NFL playoffs on Sunday, Jan. 12.

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Broncos inactives: 6 players won’t play vs. Chiefs today

Broncos inactives: QB Zach Wilson, RB Blake Watson, LB Levelle Bailey, OT Frank Crum, DL Matt Henningsen and DL Eyioma Uwazurike.

The Denver Broncos have announced their list of six inactive players for Sunday’s game against the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 18 of the 2024 NFL season.

The Broncos’ inactive players today are quarterback Zach Wilson*, running back Blake Watson, linebacker Levelle Bailey, offensive tackle Frank Crum (illness), defensive lineman Matt Henningsen and defensive end Eyioma Uwazurike.

*Technically, Wilson is still available to play as the team’s emergency third-string quarterback behind starter Bo Nix and primary backup Jarrett Stidham, but he’s on the inactive list and does not count against the game-day roster. Wilson can play if both Nix and Stidham are injured.

With the exception of Wilson, these inactive players are members of the 53-man roster who are not eligible to play against the Chiefs. They will be reactivated on Monday.

Broncos inactives vs. Chiefs

  1. QB Zach Wilson (*emergency third QB)
  2. RB Blake Watson
  3. LB Levelle Bailey 
  4. OT Frank Crum
  5. DL Matt Henningsen
  6. DL Eyioma Uwazurike

Meanwhile, Kansas City’s list of inactive players includes QB Patrick Mahomes, TE Travis Kelce and DL Chris Jones.

Sunday’s game will be regionally televised on CBS (view the TV map). With the Chiefs resting starters, the Broncos are considered favorites. Denver can clinch a spot in the NFL playoffs with a win or tie.

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Broncos final injury report: Offensive lineman ruled out for Week 18

Broncos backup offensive lineman Frank Crum has been ruled out for Sunday’s game with an illness.

Denver Broncos backup offensive tackle Frank Crum (illness) has been ruled out for Sunday’s game against the Kansas City Chiefs after missing all three days of practice this week.

Elsewhere on the injury report, defensive lineman Zach Allen (rest), guard Ben Powers (rest), pass rusher Nik Bonitto (wrist) and linebacker Justin Strnad (heel) have been cleared to play.

Broncos running back Tyler Badie (back) is listed as questionable. Badie has until Jan. 14 to be activated from injured reserve. If he is not activated before then, he will remain on IR for the rest of Denver’s season.

The Chiefs, meanwhile, have ruled out four players and listed nine players as doubtful for Sunday’s game.

View the team’s final injury report below.

Player Wed Thur Fri Game Status
RB Tyler Badie (back) Full Full Full Questionable
OLB Nik Bonitto (wrist) Full Full Full
ILB Justin Strnad (heel) Full Full Full
DL Zach Allen (rest) Limited Full Full
OT Frank Crum (illness) DNP DNP DNP Out
G Ben Powers (rest) DNP Full Full

Sunday’s game will be regionally televised on CBS (TV map). With the Chiefs resting starters, the Broncos are considered favorites. Denver can clinch a spot in the NFL playoffs with a win in Week 18.

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Broncos release injury report: Offensive lineman still out with illness

Broncos backup offensive lineman Frank Crum missed the last two days of practice with an illness.

Denver Broncos backup offensive tackle Frank Crum (illness) missed practice again on Thursday after previously sitting out Wednesday’s session.

Elsewhere on the injury report, defensive lineman Zach Allen and guard Ben Powers fully participated on Thursday after being limited Wednesday.

The three other players on the injury report — running back Tyler Badie (back), pass rusher Nik Bonitto (wrist) and linebacker Justin Strnad (heel) — were all full participants at practice.

View the team’s complete Thursday injury report below.

Player Wed Thur Fri Game Status
RB Tyler Badie (back) Full Full
OLB Nik Bonitto (wrist) Full Full
ILB Justin Strnad (heel) Full Full
DL Zach Allen (rest) Limited Full
OT Frank Crum (illness) DNP DNP
G Ben Powers (rest) DNP Full

The Broncos will practice again on Friday before releasing a final injury report with game statuses for Sunday’s clash with the Kansas City Chiefs. Denver can clinch a spot in the NFL playoffs with a win in Week 18.

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Broncos release injury report: 2 players given rest days

Broncos DL Zach Allen and OL Ben Powers were given rest days on Wednesday. Backup OL Frank Crum was held out with an illness.

The Denver Broncos have released their Wednesday injury report and a pair of players — defensive lineman Zach Allen and guard Ben Powers — were listed as having “rest” days. Allen was limited and Powers did not participate.

Additionally, backup offensive tackle Frank Crum was held out with an illness. Everyone else on the injury report — running back Tyler Badie (back), pass rusher Nik Bonitto (wrist) and linebacker Justin Strnad (heel) — fully participated on Wednesday.

View the team’s complete Wednesday injury report below.

Player Wed Thur Fri Game Status
RB Tyler Badie (back) Full
OLB Nik Bonitto (wrist) Full
ILB Justin Strnad (heel) Full
DL Zach Allen (rest) Limited
OT Frank Crum (illness) DNP
G Ben Powers (rest) DNP

The Broncos will practice again on Thursday and Friday before releasing a final injury report with game statuses for Sunday’s clash with the Kansas City Chiefs. Denver can clinch a spot in the NFL playoffs with a win in Week 18.

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8 players did not play in Broncos’ loss to Bengals

The Broncos held out eight players against the Bengals on Saturday, including RB Blake Watson.

Eight members of the 53-man roster did not play in the Denver Broncos‘ 30-24 overtime loss to the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 17 of the 2024 NFL season.

Broncos quarterback Zach Wilson*, wide receiver David Sills, running back Blake Watson, linebacker Levelle Bailey, offensive tackle Frank Crum and defensive linemen Matt Henningsen and Eyioma Uwazurike were inactive on Saturday.

*Wilson was inactive but still dressed as an emergency third quarterback. Jarrett Stidham, Denver’s primary backup quarterback, also did not play as Bo Nix took every snap on offense, giving the Broncos eight total players who did not see the field. Stidham has only appeared in two games this season.

Broncos who did not play in Week 17

  1. QB Zach Wilson (*emergency third QB)
  2. WR David Sills
  3. RB Blake Watson
  4. LB Levelle Bailey 
  5. OT Frank Crum
  6. DL Matt Henningsen
  7. DL Eyioma Uwazurike
  8. QB Jarrett Stidham (active)

Following Saturday’s loss, the Broncos are now set to host the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 18. Denver can clinch a spot in the NFL playoffs with a loss or tie next week.

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8 players did not play in Broncos’ loss to Chargers

Eight Broncos did not play against the Chargers on Thursday, including injured CB Riley Moss and injured RB Jaleel McLaughlin.

Eight members of the 53-man roster did not play in the Denver Broncos‘ 34-27 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers on Thursday Night Football in Week 16.

Broncos quarterback Zach Wilson*, cornerback Riley Moss (knee), running back Jaleel McLaughlin (quad), cornerback Levi Wallace, linebacker Levelle Bailey, offensive tackle Frank Crum and defensive lineman Matt Henningsen were inactive on Thursday.

*Wilson was inactive but still dressed as an emergency third quarterback. Jarrett Stidham, Denver’s primary backup quarterback, Jarrett Stidham, also did not play as Bo Nix took every snap on offense, giving the Broncos eight total players who did not see the field. Stidham has only appeared in two games this season.

Broncos who did not play in Week 16

  1. QB Zach Wilson (*emergency third QB)
  2. CB Riley Moss (knee)
  3. RB Jaleel McLaughlin (quad)
  4. CB Levi Wallace 
  5. LB Levelle Bailey 
  6. OT Frank Crum
  7. DL Matt Henningsen
  8. QB Jarrett Stidham (active)

Following Thursday’s loss, Nix and the Broncos will look to bounce back when they go on the road to face the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 17.

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