The Denver Broncos had a busy Wednesday.
First, the Broncos placed running back Audric Estime on injured reserve with an ankle injury. That move created a chain reaction of two corresponding moves.
To fill Estime’s former spot on the active roster, Denver promoted fullback Michael Burton from the practice squad. Burton’s promotion created an opening on the practice squad, so the Broncos signed wide receiver Kaden Davis to the practice squad.
The earliest Estime would be eligible to return is Week 6. In the meantime, Blake Watson is now in line to serve as the team’s third-string running back.
Broncos roster moves on Wednesday
1. RB Audric Estime placed on IR
2. FB Michael Burton promoted to 53-man roster
3. WR Kaden Davis signed to practice squad
Meanwhile, on the injury front, four players were held out of Wednesday’s practice, including left tackle Garett Bolles (calf). Denver will practice again on Thursday and Friday before releasing a final injury report ahead of Sunday’s showdown with the Pittsburgh Steelers.
