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Broncos injuries: OT Alex Palczewski returns to practice

Denver Broncos offensive tackle Alex Palczewski (hand) returned to practice Wednesday, starting his 21-day window to return from injured reserve. If the Broncos do not activate him to the 53-man roster within three weeks, Palczewski will be ruled out for the playoffs (if Denver gets in).

Palczewski (6-6, 314 pounds) impressed at training camp this summer, but he was placed on IR with a hand injury after the initial 53-man roster was set. The undrafted rookie out of Illinois now has a chance to provide depth on the offensive line as the Broncos attempt to make a playoff push.

Elsewhere on the injury front, outside linebacker Nik Bonitto (knee) and tight end Greg Dulcich (hamstring/foot) remain sidelined. The team’s complete Wednesday injury report can be seen below.

Player Wed Thur Fri Game Status
OLB Nik Bonitto (knee) DNP
TE Greg Dulcich (hamstring/foot) DNP
RB Samaje Perine (NIR/rest) DNP
OLB Jonathon Cooper (ankle) Limited
OT Alex Palczewski (knee) Limited

Denver will practice again on Thursday and Friday before releasing a final injury report with game statuses for Sunday’s showdown with the New England Patriots.

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