48 Shaquil Barrett LB

Barrett (hip) was ruled out for Sunday's game against the 49ers, Ryan O'Halloran of The Denver Post reports.

Barrett suffered a hip flexor injury Week 12 against the Steelers and was expected to miss a few weeks, so his absence isn't surprising. The 25-year-old would need to show significant progress next week if he is to gain clearance to take the field Week 15 against Cleveland.

Barrett suffered a hip flexor during Sunday's 24-17 win over the Steelers and will miss 3-to-4 weeks, Mike Klis of 9News Denver reports.

Barrett underwent an MRI Monday, revealing the extent of his hip injury. The 26-year-old rotational linebacker's absence is a blow to Denver's 3-4 defense, but it's good news that he's expected to return later this season. Shane Ray could be in line for a larger defensive workload as long as Barrett remains sidelined.

Barrett (hip) is scheduled for an MRI on Monday, Mike Klis of 9News Denver reports.

Barrett injured a hip flexor during Sunday's victory over the Steelers. The results of his MRI will hopefully reveal the extent of the damage he sustained.

Barrett is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Steelers with a hip injury, Nicki Jhabvala of The Athletic reports.

Barrett had made a few good plays before departing, so this hurts the Broncos defense a bit. Joseph Jones and Josey Jewell should step in for the meantime.

Barrett made one sack in Thursday's 45-10 win over the Cardinals.

Barrett's still having a quiet campaign, with just 15 tackles and two sacks over seven games. His pass-rushing opportunities aren't set to increase with Von Miller and Bradley Chubb tearing it up.