Injury Report: DL Zach Allen, WR Jaylen Waddle return to practice for Broncos ahead of Week 8

A pair of Broncos starters returned to practice on Thursday.

By Aric DiLalla · Denver Broncos

Published: Thursday, 29 October 2026 at 9:16 PM

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Zach Allen and Jaylen Waddle returned to Broncos practice Thursday as limited participants.
Marvin Mims Jr. improved to a full practice participant ahead of Week 8.
Safety Talanoa Hufanga missed practice for the second consecutive day due to an ankle injury.

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Denver Broncos defensive lineman Zach Allen and wide receiver Jaylen Waddle returned to practice on Thursday as limited participants ahead of their Week 8 matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs. Allen had been sidelined by a hamstring injury, while Waddle was dealing with a chest issue after both missed Wednesday's session.

Wide receiver Marvin Mims Jr. improved to full participation, joining Pat Surtain II, Malcolm Roach, and Karene Reid. Safety Talanoa Hufanga remained out with an ankle injury, while tackle Garett Bolles, safety Brandon Jones, and running back RJ Harvey were designated as limited participants.

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Injury Report: DL Zach Allen, WR Jaylen Waddle return to practice for Broncos ahead of Week 8

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