Broncos place WR Pat Bryant on injured reserve before Week 5
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 9, 2026, 7:46 PM
Last updated Oct 9, 2026
The Denver Broncos have placed wide receiver Pat Bryant on injured reserve due to an ankle injury suffered against the 49ers. This decision comes as the Broncos prepare for their Week 5 matchup against the 0-4 Los Angeles Chargers. Bryant will miss at least the next four games, with a possible return by Week 9. Key players like Jaylen Waddle and Courtland Sutton will need to step up in Bryant's absence as the team aims to stay competitive in the AFC West.
- •Pat Bryant placed on short-term IR due to an ankle injury.
- •He will miss Weeks 5, 6, 7, and 8.
- •Broncos are 2-2 heading into Week 5 against the Chargers.
- •Jaylen Waddle and Courtland Sutton expected to take on larger roles.
- •Bryant could return by Week 10 after a possible longer recovery.
- 7:46 PMYahoo Sports — Broncos get bad news on ascending WR amid unfortunate IR decision
"This is a tough blow to the Denver Broncos' offense.
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