Broncos expect Adkins and Bryant back for Week 18 matchup against Chargers

Sean Payton, Head Coach at Denver Broncos in NFL
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Tight end Nate Adkins and wide receiver Pat Bryant are expected to be available for the Denver Broncos’ Week 18 game against the Los Angeles Chargers. Both players, who suffered injuries in Week 16, participated fully in practice on Friday and were not assigned a game status, which typically means they will be able to play.

Adkins had been dealing with a knee injury, while Bryant was recovering from a concussion. Neither played in Denver’s Christmas Day victory.

On defense, John Franklin-Myers is listed as questionable due to a hip injury after being limited in practice. Inside linebacker Karene Reid, despite practicing fully, has been ruled out for Sunday’s game and remains on injured reserve because of a hamstring issue. Linebacker Dre Greenlaw is also out after missing all practices this week with his own hamstring injury.

Guard Ben Powers was a full participant in practice and was not given a game status, indicating he is set to play.

The Broncos are scheduled to host the Chargers at 2:25 p.m. MT on Sunday. The team has an opportunity to secure the No. 1 seed with a win.



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