Broncos have 5 players on IR/PUP lists going into 2024 season

The Denver Broncos have three players on injured reserve and two players on the physically unable to perform (PUP) list going into the 2024 season.

The Broncos have two players — offensive tackle Quinn Bailey (ankle) and pass rusher Ronnie Perkins (undisclosed) — on the season-ending IR list. They are out for the entire season.

Denver also has a third player — cornerback Damarri Mathis (ankle) — on the short-term IR list. He is eligible to return after four games.

Last week, the Broncos also waived pass rusher Durell Nchami (hamstring) with an injury designation. Nchami cleared waivers so he should have reverted to Denver’s IR list, but he is not listed on the team’s official website. Either that is an oversight or the Broncos reached an injury settlement with Nchami and released him from IR.

Finally, Denver has two players — linebacker Drew Sanders (Achilles) and safety Delarrin Turner-Yell (ACL) — on the PUP list. They are eligible to return after four games, but they might need more time to recover.

Broncos on season-ending IR

1. OT Quinn Bailey (ankle)
2. OLB Ronnie Perkins (undisclosed)
3. Status unclear: OLB Durell Nchami (hamstring)

Broncos on short-term IR

1. CB Damarri Mathis (ankle)

Broncos on PUP list

1. LB Drew Sanders (Achilles)
2. DB Delarrin Turner-Yell (ACL)

Denver will release its Week 1 injury report with game statuses for Sunday’s showdown with the Seattle Seahawks on Friday.