Six members of the 53-man roster did not play in the Denver Broncos‘ 34-18 win over the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday.
Broncos quarterback Zach Wilson*, tight end Greg Dulcich, wide receiver Devaughn Vele, cornerback Kris Abrams-Draine and defensive lineman Eyioma Uwazurike were inactive in Week 5.
All five players were healthy scratches, including Dulcich, who was benched after failing to impress through the team’s first four games.
Despite being inactive, Wilson still dressed as the team’s emergency third-string quarterback on Sunday. Bo Nix played every snap on offense, so primary backup Jarrett Stidham also did not play, giving Denver six total players who did not see the field against the Raiders.
Broncos coach Sean Payton was asked about Vele being a healthy scratch in recent games last Friday.
“He’s playing sooner than later,” Payton said. “He’s doing well. He’s doing well.”
Vele will have to wait at least one more week.
