With starting cornerback Damarri Mathis (concussion) inactive for their season finale, the Denver Broncos turned to an unexpected option against the Los Angeles Chargers.
Broncos defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero chose to start undrafted rookie Ja’Quan McMillian, who had spent the first 16 games of the season on the practice squad. Evero believed McMillian looked good enough in practice to jump all the way from the practice squad to the starting lineup — and he was right.
