Broncos Starter Receives NFL Punishment & Bad Injury News at Same Time

Broncos started handed NFL punishment and bad injury news at same time.

By Tony Adame · Heavy

Published: Saturday, 7 November 2026 at 9:53 PM

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Broncos defensive end Eyioma Uwazurike was placed on injured reserve with a shoulder injury and fined by the NFL.
The NFL fined Uwazurike $6,366 for a facemask infraction during Denver's Week 8 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs.
Uwazurike established himself as a surprise starter in 2026, starting seven of eight games after John Franklin-Myers departed.

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Denver Broncos starting defensive end Eyioma Uwazurike experienced double setbacks on Saturday, landing on injured reserve with a shoulder injury and receiving an NFL fine. The league's Gameday Accountability Committee fined Uwazurike $6,366 for a facemask infraction committed during Denver's Week 8 win against the Kansas City Chiefs.

Uwazurike had emerged as a key surprise starter for Denver in 2026, starting seven of the team's first eight games. His expanded role followed the free-agent departure of John Franklin-Myers to the Tennessee Titans.

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