The Denver Broncos will begin training camp with two players on the non-football injury list.
The Broncos have placed wide receiver KJ Hamler and defensive lineman Mike Purcell on the NFI list, according to the league’s transaction wire. Field Yates of ESPN first reported the Hamler news and KUSA-TV’s Mike Klis first reported the Purcell news.
Hamler, 24, suffered a partially-torn pectoral muscle this spring while working out away from the team’s facility. He had hoped to be ready for the start of training camp but that won’t be the case.
Purcell, 32, underwent a “minor” surgery this offseason. It’s unclear how long the defensive lineman will be sidelined.
Players on the NFI list still count against the 90-man offseason roster but are not able to practice after suffering an injury unrelated to an NFL practice or game (or team-organized workout). Hamler and Purcell can be activated from the NFI list to the active roster at any time during training camp.
