Broncos place 2 players on PUP list, but not Javonte Williams

The good news continues for Denver Broncos running back Javonte Williams.

The Broncos said this spring that they expected Williams (knee) to be ready for the start of training camp, but it was unclear if the team was being overly optimistic. That expectation became more realistic after Williams was able to participate in organized team activities (on a limited basis) in May.

Now, with training camp set to begin this week, Denver has announced that two players will be placed on the physically unable to perform (PUP) list, and Williams is not among them.

Broncos wide receiver Tim Patrick (knee), outside linebacker Aaron Patrick (knee), and rookie safety JL Skinner (pectoral) also avoided the PUP list. Denver has cleared all four players for the start of camp.

The Broncos are placing outside linebacker Baron Browning (knee) and wide receiver Kendall Hinton (undisclosed) on the PUP list, the team announced Sunday. Denver also placed wide receiver KJ Hamler (pectoral) and defensive lineman Mike Purcell (offseason surgery) on the non-football injury (NFI) list.

Players on the PUP and NFI lists still count against the 90-man offseason roster, but they are not eligible to practice. Players can be activated from the PUP or NFI list at any point during training camp.

Here’s a quick recap of the team’s injury-related moves on Sunday.

OLB Baron Browning placed on PUP list

(AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

WR Kendall Hinton placed on PUP list

(Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports)

WR KJ Hamler placed on NFI list

(AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

DL Mike Purcell placed on NFI list

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RB Javonte Williams cleared for training camp

(AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

Williams will presumably be limited to begin camp, but avoiding the PUP list is a great sign. View the Broncos’ practice schedule here.