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Broncos Activate WR Pat Bryant From IR, Place DT Eyioma Uwazurike On IR

Although Malcolm Roach has been the most prominent of the Broncos’ John Franklin-Myers replacement options this season, Eyioma Uwazurike has served as the team’s primary starter alongside Zach Allen and D.J. Jones up front. Roach may need to start soon…

Published: Saturday, 7 November 2026 at 9:41 PM
Broncos Activate WR Pat Bryant From IR, Place DT Eyioma Uwazurike On IR
Key Things to Know
  • The Broncos activated wide receiver Pat Bryant from IR and placed defensive tackle Eyioma Uwazurike on IR.
  • Uwazurike is sidelined by a shoulder injury after starting seven games on Denver's defensive line.
  • Bryant returns to the active roster after missing four games due to an ankle injury.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Denver Broncos announced roster moves on Saturday, activating wide receiver Pat Bryant from injured reserve while placing defensive tackle Eyioma Uwazurike on IR due to a shoulder injury. Bryant returns after missing four games with an ankle injury, providing Denver with a full complement of receivers for Week 9.

Uwazurike had served as a primary starter up front this season, playing 52% of the team's defensive snaps. In addition to these moves, Denver elevated safety Taylor Rapp and running back Cody Schrader from the practice squad, and signed defensive back Sean Fresch Jr. to the 53-man roster.

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