Broncos LB Drew Sanders Carted Off With Lower Leg Injury, MRI Pending

Denver Broncos linebacker Drew Sanders was carted off the field during a training camp practice with a lower-body injury, prompting an MRI to determine its severity. Head coach Sean Payton confirmed that Sanders did not suffer another Achilles injury, which he had previously torn in April 2024. Sanders, a third-round pick in 2023, has faced multiple injury setbacks over his first two NFL seasons, including limited playtime in 2024 due to his Achilles tear. The Broncos are closely monitoring the situation as Sanders was expected to compete for a key reserve linebacker role behind starters Dre Greenlaw and Alex Singleton, both returning from their own injuries. Any prolonged absence for Sanders would strain an already thin linebacker corps, which includes players like Justin Strnad, Levelle Bailey, and others. The team awaits further updates once the MRI results are available.