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Broncos activate Pat Bryant, place Eyioma Uwazurike on injured reserve

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 8, 2026, 4:36 PM

Last updated Nov 8, 2026

Broncos activate Pat Bryant, place Eyioma Uwazurike on injured reserve

Summary

The Denver Broncos have activated wide receiver Pat Bryant off injured reserve ahead of their Week 9 game against the Carolina Panthers. Defensive lineman Eyioma Uwazurike has been placed on injured reserve, raising concerns for the Broncos against run-heavy opponents. Safety Talanoa Hufanga will miss his fourth consecutive game after being ruled out pregame. Outside linebacker Donrea Tillman is active for the matchup. The Broncos are also without safety Brandon Jones, leading to a reliance on reserve safeties this week.

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Status Watch

•Pat Bryant activated off injured reserve for Week 9 matchup.
•Eyioma Uwazurike placed on injured reserve, impacting the defensive line.
•Talanoa Hufanga out again, missing fourth straight game.
•Donrea Tillman active for the game against the Panthers.
•Broncos will utilize reserve safeties with Brandon Jones sidelined.

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4:36 PMYahoo Sports — Broncos vs. Panthers gameday inactives for Week 9

What they're saying

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The Denver Broncos had a bit of good news / bad news on Saturday when they activated wide receiver Pat Bryant off injured reserve and then send defensive lineman Eyioma Uwazurike to injured reserve. The loss of Uwazurike could be a big deal against run-heavy teams as he has been rather stout inside, but that […]
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