Broncos Place Baron Browning on Injured Reserve

The Denver Broncos have placed outside linebacker Baron Browning on injured reserve due to a left foot injury sustained during their Week 2 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers, ruling him out for at least the next four games. In response, the team has promoted wide receiver Lil'Jordan Humphrey from the practice squad to the active roster and elevated running back Tyler Badie and defensive back Tanner McCalister for their upcoming game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Browning's absence, which follows the earlier IR placement of right tackle Mike McGlinchey, will see Nik Bonitto step into a starting role alongside Alex Singleton. The Broncos are hoping for contributions from young edge rushers to mitigate the impact of Browning's injury as they seek their first win of the season against Tampa Bay. Humphrey, who has been elevated in previous weeks, will now have a more significant role in the offense. This series of roster moves reflects the team's ongoing adjustments in light of injuries as they navigate their challenging start to the season.