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Broncos Roster Hit by 6 IR Players Ahead of Week 5
6 Oct
Summary
- Six players are currently on injured reserve for the Denver Broncos.
- Three players are on short-term IR, eligible for return after four games.
- Three key players are on season-ending injured reserve with significant injuries.
The Denver Broncos are facing a challenging roster situation as they head into Week 5 of the 2026 NFL season, with six players currently placed on injured reserve. This number could fluctuate as the week progresses. Three of these players are on short-term injured reserve, meaning they are eligible to return after a four-game absence. These players include running back Jonah Coleman (ankle), offensive tackle Frank Crum, and tight end Caleb Lohner, though Lohner is expected to miss most of the season.
Adding to the team's depth concerns, offensive lineman Nick Gargiulo is on the reserve/physically unable to perform (PUP) list, also eligible to return after four games. The Broncos have placed three players on season-ending injured reserve due to significant injuries: center Michael Deiter (quad), defensive end Matt Henningsen (Achilles), and linebacker Levelle Bailey (broken leg). Outside linebacker Jonathon Cooper is also notable, currently on the commissioner's exempt list for reasons unrelated to injury, as he has a jury trial scheduled for mid-November.
