November 29th 2024.
It's no secret that the NFL season is physically demanding, and no matter how healthy a team may seem, their depth will inevitably be tested at some point. Unfortunately, the Denver Broncos are currently feeling the effects of this, as they face a few injuries on their roster.
One area where the Broncos are confident in their depth is at cornerback. When Riley Moss injured his knee during last Sunday's game against the Las Vegas Raiders, veteran Levi Wallace stepped up to the plate and played a solid game. In fact, this is the standard for the Broncos, as Wallace explained in an interview with The Post this week.
He mentioned that since he first joined the team, they have always had a mix of experienced players and talented rookies who know how to play the game the right way. This gives them the confidence to not panic when someone has to step in and make a play.
Head coach Sean Payton revealed that Moss injured his MCL, and although they considered putting him back in the game, he has not practiced since then. This puts his availability for Monday night's game against Cleveland in question. In case he's unable to play, Wallace and Damarri Mathis will likely see more playing time, and it could even mean the first gameday activation for rookie fifth-round pick Kris Abrams-Draine.
Wallace spoke highly of Abrams-Draine, praising his mindset and how he has handled his first year in the league. He also acknowledged the challenges of transitioning from college football to the NFL, but believes that Abrams-Draine has handled it well and has the potential to be a great player.
On the other side of the field, Broncos All-Pro cornerback Pat Surtain II is excited to face his former teammate Jerry Jeudy, who was traded back in March. Surtain and Jeudy have a history of competing against each other since their high school days in South Florida, and Surtain expects Jeudy to bring his A-game on Monday night. He also mentioned that they have been practicing against each other for three seasons and have a good understanding of each other's skills.
In other news, the Broncos suffered a loss on their practice squad as the Detroit Lions signed inside linebacker Kwon Alexander. This comes after they promoted another linebacker, Zach Cunningham, to the 53-man roster earlier this week. Cunningham and Alexander have both played three games for the Broncos from the practice squad, but with this move, Denver now has one open spot on their practice squad.
In terms of injuries, the Broncos are relatively healthy, with everyone practicing fully on Friday, including quarterback Bo Nix and defensive linemen Zach Allen and John Franklin-Myers. Allen missed last Sunday's game due to a heel injury, but he seems to be back to full strength. Franklin-Myers, who was dealing with a shoulder injury, was also limited earlier in the week but is now back to full participation.
Overall, the Broncos are ready to face the Cleveland Browns on Monday night and are confident in their depth and ability to handle any challenges that come their way. For more updates on the team, be sure to sign up for the Broncos Insider and stay up-to-date with all the latest news and analysis.
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