Broncos' Baron Browning: Lands on IR with foot injury
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The Broncos placed Browning on injured reserve Saturday due to a foot injury, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Browning injured his foot during the Broncos' Week 2 loss against the Steelers. He was already ruled out for Sunday's game against the Bucs after being unable to practice all week, and the 2021 third-round pick will now have to miss at least the next four games after being placed on Denver's injured reserve. The severity of his foot injury isn't clear, but the earliest Browning can return is Week 7 against the Saints on Oct. 17. Nik Bonitto will move into a starting role at linebacker alongside Alex Singleton, Cody Barton and Jonathon Cooper while Browning is sidelined.
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Broncos' Baron Browning: Logs DNP on Wednesday
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Browning (foot) didn't practice Wednesday, Zac Stevens of TheDNVR.com reports.
Browning sustained a foot injury during the first half of Sunday's loss to the Steelers, and following Wednesday's DNP, it appears he could be in jeopardy of missing some time. If the Ohio State product is unable to upgrade to limited work either Thursday or Friday, Nik Bonitto will likely start in Browning's place in Week 3.
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Broncos' Baron Browning: Exits game with foot injury
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Browning is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Steelers due to a foot injury, Parker Gabriel of The Denver Post reports.
Browning did not record a tackle before exiting Sunday's game. While Browning is sidelined, Nik Bonitto and Jonah Elliss are candidates to see more snaps at linebacker alongside starters Alex Singleton, Cody Barton and Jonathon Cooper.
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Broncos' Baron Browning: Back at practice Wednesday
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Browning (concussion) was a limited participant at the Broncos' practice Wednesday, Aric DiLalla of the team's official website reports.
Browning missed Denver's Week 17 win over the Chargers with a concussion, but he took a step in the right direction to open the week Wednesday. The linebacker remains in concussion protocol and he'll look to log a full session before the end of the week in order to be available for Sunday's season finale versus the Raiders.
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Broncos' Baron Browning: Misses practice Wednesday
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Browning (concussion) was a nonparticipant in Wednesday's practice, Zac Stevens of TheDNVR.com reports.
Browning must have picked up the concussion in last Sunday night's loss to the Patriots. The third-year edge rusher has recorded just 3.5 sacks on 67 percent of the defensive snaps in the eight games he's appeared in after missing the first six contests of the year.
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Broncos' Baron Browning: Won't be activated for Thursday
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Browning (knee) is listed as out for Thursday's game at Kansas City, Mike Klis of 9News Denver reports.
After being designated to return from the PUP list a week ago, Browning will now have to wait at least one more week before returning to game action. His next shot to suit up will come in Week 7 versus Green Bay.
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Broncos' Baron Browning: Officially goes on PUP list
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Browning (knee) was placed on the active/PUP list Sunday.
Browning had arthroscopic surgery to repair a partially torn meniscus earlier this offseason, and it was expected that he could start the season on the PUP list. It's still unclear if he'll be ready Week 1, but he'll be eligible to return to the field once he can pass a physical.
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Broncos' Baron Browning: Unable to suit up Sunday
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Browning (back) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Chiefs.
After missing the first two practices to open Week 17 prep before logging a limited session Friday due to a back issue, Browning ultimately won't dress for Sunday's contest versus Kansas City. With six other Broncos' linebackers currently on injured reserve, Nik Bonitto, Alex Singleton, Josey Jewell and Jonathon Cooper are slated to start this weekend.
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Broncos' Baron Browning: Ready to play
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Browning (hip) is active Sunday against the Raiders, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.
Browning hasn't played since Week 7 against the Jets, but he'll now return to beef up the team's linebacker corps in a divisional matchup with Las Vegas. His return should be a boost to the entire defense Sunday.
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Broncos' Baron Browning: Unavailable for Week 8
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Browning (hip) has been ruled out for the Broncos' Week 8 matchup with the Jaguars.
Browning will miss Sunday's contest, but that doesn't come as a surprise considering he is expected to miss multiple weeks while nursing a hip injury. In his absence, Jonathan Cooper will likely step into a starting role at weakside linebacker.
Browning (hip) is expected to be sidelined for several weeks, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
Further testing on the injury Browning sustained in the Week 7 loss to the Jets revealed that a multi-week absence should be expected. The Broncos are scheduled to face the Jaguars in London on Sunday, and it remains to be seen whether Browning will even travel with the team for that game. Jonathan Cooper will likely be ticketed for an expanded role while Browning's sidelined.
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Broncos' Baron Browning: Thrust into starting role
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Browning is expected to enter the starting lineup with Randy Gregory (knee) on IR, Troy Renck of Denver7.com reports.
Browning looks set to start along Bradley Chubb while Aaron Patrick handles a backup role starting Thursday versus Indianapolis. Gregory is expected to miss between four and six weeks after undergoing knee surgery, making Browning an option worth monitoring in deep IDP formats.
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Broncos' Baron Browning: Enters COVID protocols
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Browning (illness) was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Friday, Ben Swanson of the Broncos' official site reports.
Browning tested positive for the virus, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports. With Stephen Weatherly, Jonathon Cooper and Bradley Chubb also on the COVID list, plus Kenny Young (concussion) questionable, the Broncos' linebacker depth will be tested Sunday against the Chargers.
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Broncos' Baron Browning: Questionable for Sunday
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Browning has been added to the injury report ahead of Sunday's matchup with the Raiders due to an illness, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official website reports.
Browning was a limited participant at Friday's practice due to his non-COVID-related illness. His status for Sunday will likely be determined by how he is feeling closer to kickoff.
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Broncos' Baron Browning: Records 10 tackles in loss
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Browning recorded 10 tackles (six solo) in Sunday's 15-10 loss to the Bengals.
Browning's 10 total tackles were a team-high in the contest, as well as being his most tackles in a game this season. The rookie linebacker is having a solid first season in Denver's defense. Browning will look to improve upon this impressive performance when the Broncos square off against the Raiders in Week 16.
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Broncos' Baron Browning: Records eight tackles
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Browning recorded eight tackles (seven solo) in the Broncos' 22-9 loss to the Chiefs.
Browning's eight total tackles for the Denver defense were second to only Kenny Young in the contest. Over his last two games, the rookie linebacker has 15 total tackles. With a Week 14 matchup against a struggling Lions offense, Browning has a good opportunity to play an impactful role on defense and improve upon his recent performance.
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Broncos' Baron Browning: Will play Sunday
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Browning (back) is active for Sunday's game against the Eagles, Zac Stevens of TheDNVR.com reports.
Browning missed a practice earlier in the week, earning him an appearance on the injury report. Nevertheless, he'll give it a go on Sunday.
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Broncos' Baron Browning: Full participant in practice
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Browning (concussion) was listed as a full participant for the Broncos' practice Wednesday, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.
Browning first suffered his head injury in Week 6 against the Raiders. The linebacker was unable to suit up in Week 7, but he appears on track to play in Week 8 after logging a full practice Wednesday. Browning cleared concussion protocols earlier in the week and will be able to play against Washington on Sunday barring any setbacks.
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Broncos' Baron Browning: Ruled out for Week 7
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Browning (concussion) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Browns, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.
Browning exited Sunday's loss to the Raiders with a concussion, and he'll be unable to play following Denver's short week of practice. The 22-year-old has played mainly on special teams this year, so his absence shouldn't significantly impact the team's defensive plans.
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Broncos' Baron Browning: Evaluated for possible concussion
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Browning is being evaluated for a possible concussion suffered in Sunday's game against the Raiders.
Browning's return will be uncertain and everything will depend on the assessment by the medical staff. Micah Kiser could be a candidate to play some of his snaps in case Browning doesn't return to action.