Broncos Injury Updates: Wattenberg Returns, Nix on IR Before AFC Championship
The Denver Broncos have made significant roster moves ahead of the AFC Championship game against the New England Patriots. Center Luke Wattenberg has been activated from injured reserve after missing the last four weeks due to injury; he played every offensive snap in the first 15 games of the season and is now eligible to start. Conversely, quarterback Bo Nix has been officially placed on injured reserve following a season-ending ankle injury sustained during the Divisional Round win over the Bills; he underwent surgery and will not play in the upcoming game. Nix's absence leaves the Broncos to rely on Jarrett Stidham at quarterback. Additionally, the team elevated wide receivers Michael Bandy and Elijah Moore from the practice squad to bolster their receiving corps. Bandy has played in four games this season, catching four passes for 50 yards and a touchdown, while Moore, who has yet to appear in a game for Denver since signing in December, adds speed to the roster. The Broncos' injury report also includes other key players: J.K. Dobbins remains out for the AFC title game, while Pat Bryant is cleared to play, and Alex Forsyth and Troy Franklin are questionable. The team’s roster adjustments reflect their preparation for the critical matchup, with the game scheduled for Sunday at 1 p.m. MT on CBS.
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