Denver Broncos rule Brandon Jones, Uwazurike, Abrams-Draine out vs. Panthers

The Denver Broncos have officially ruled out safety Brandon Jones, defensive lineman Eyioma Uwazurike, and cornerback Kris Abrams-Draine for Sunday's matchup against the Carolina Panthers. None of the three players participated in practice during the week. Additionally, veteran safety Talanoa Hufanga and outside linebacker Dondrea Tillman are listed as questionable on Friday's official injury report ahead of the road contest.

Head coach Sean Payton confirmed wide receiver Pat Bryant will be activated from injured reserve after practicing fully all week following an ankle injury. The Broncos also made a procedural move releasing veteran safety Taylor Rapp, who is expected to re-sign to the practice squad and earn an elevation to reinforce Denver's defensive depth on Sunday.