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Broncos place inside linebacker Levelle Bailey on season-ending IR

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 10:42 PM

Last updated Aug 20, 2026

Broncos place inside linebacker Levelle Bailey on season-ending IR

Summary

The Denver Broncos have placed inside linebacker Levelle Bailey on season-ending injured reserve following a broken lower leg suffered during a preseason game against Atlanta. This decision confirms expectations after Bailey's injury, which is seen as a significant loss for the team's linebacker depth. Bailey was considered a potential key contributor to one of the NFL's top defenses this season. He is now removed from the active roster, and his absence will require the Broncos to adjust their defensive strategies moving forward.

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•Levelle Bailey suffered a broken lower leg in a preseason game.
•Bailey had been competing for a larger role in the roster.
•He's in his third NFL season after being undrafted in 2024.
•Bailey made Denver's roster in 2024 with a standout preseason.
•His injury necessitates a shift in the Broncos' defensive lineup.

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