The Denver Broncos will be without their top inside linebacker against the Chicago Bears in Week 4.
Broncos linebacker Josey Jewell (hip) has been ruled out for Sunday’s game after missing all three days of practice this week. Denver outside linebacker Frank Clark (hip) and defensive lineman Mike Purcell (ribs) have also been ruled out.
Buy Broncos TicketsElsewhere on the injury front, safety Justin Simmons (hip) is listed as questionable.
The next man up at inside linebacker is rookie Drew Sanders, who is poised to make his first NFL start this week next to Alex Singleton at ILB. Justin Strnad is also available on the 53-man roster and the Broncos have Ben Niemann on the practice squad.
Denver’s complete injury report with game statuses can be seen below.
| Player | Wed | Thur | Fri | Game Status |
| OLB Frank Clark (hip) | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
| ILB Josey Jewell (hip) | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
| DL Mike Purcell (ribs) | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
| WR Jerry Jeudy (knee) | Limited | Limited | Full | |
| DB Justin Simmons (hip) | Limited | Limited | DNP | Questionable |
| C Lloyd Cushenberry (Illness) | Not listed | Not listed | Limited |
Sunday’s game will begin at 11:00 a.m. MT (view the TV map here).
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