The Broncos designated Powers (biceps) for return from IR on Wednesday, Aric DiLalla of the team's official site reports.
Powers now has a 21-day practice window where he won't count against the 53-man roster, and if healthy enough to come off IR immediately, he could play as early as Sunday versus the Packers. Expect Powers to return to a starting role at left guard once he's fully cleared.
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Broncos' Ben Powers: Placed on injured reserve
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The Broncos placed Powers (biceps) on injured reserve Saturday, Chris Tomasson of The Denver Gazette reports.
Powers had surgery Monday after tearing his left biceps during the Broncos' Week 5 win over the Eagles, and the 2019 fourth-rounder is expected to be sidelined until December, per Tomasson. Calvin Throckmorton was elevated from the practice squad to provide the Broncos additional depth on offensive line, and Alex Palczewski could start at left guard against the Jets on Sunday due to Powers' injury.
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Broncos' Ben Powers: Expected to land on IR
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The Broncos are planning to place Powers (biceps) on injured reserve, Parker Gabriel of The Denver Post reports.
Powers tore his left biceps in Denver's Week 5 win over the Eagles and had surgery Monday to repair the damage. He's expected to miss two months and will be placed on injured reserve, though the move is not yet official. Powers' absence will leave a key void along the interior of the Broncos' offensive line.
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Broncos' Ben Powers: Not playing against Green Bay
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Powers (shoulder) is not suiting up for Sunday's preseason game against the Packers, Parker Gabriel of The Denver Post reports.
Powers has been dealing with a shoulder injury, so he'll sit out for Sunday's contest. The 2019 fourth-round pick signed a four-year, $52 million contract with Denver and is slated to start at left guard when the regular season kicks off.
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Broncos' Ben Powers: Headed to Denver
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Powers is in line to sign a four-year deal with the Broncos worth $52 million, with $28.5 million guaranteed, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Powers had a strong 2022 campaign in his fourth year in the league with the Ravens. The 26-year-old started all 17 games for the team, which was a first in his career. He should start at left or right guard for Denver in 2023.
