Drew Sanders - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Comes off PUP list The Broncos activated Sanders (Achilles) from the reserve/PUP list Tuesday, Aric DiLalla of the team's official site reports.

Impact Sanders was designated to return from the PUP list Nov. 6, and he has been a full practice participant over the past two weeks. His activation Tuesday indicates that the second-year linebacker has fully recovered from his Achilles surgery that he underwent in May. Sanders is on track to make his 2024 regular-season debut in Week 13 against the Browns on Monday, Dec. 2.

NOVEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Broncos activate LB Drew Sanders to 53-man roster The Broncos have activated LB Drew Sanders from the PUP list to the 53-man roster. He’s back.

NOVEMBER 26 • USATODAY.COM

Not ready to come off PUP list Sanders (Achilles) has been ruled out for Sunday's Week 12 matchup against Las Vegas.

Impact Sanders underwent Achilles surgery in May and has been on the PUP list all season. He was designated to return Nov. 6 and and was a full participant in every practice this week, but Denver isn't ready to send him into game action. Sanders will need to activated on or before Nov. 27 in order to be able to play this season.

NOVEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Will remain on PUP list Sanders (Achilles) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Falcons, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.

Impact Despite being a full practice participant all week, Sanders will remain on the reserve/PUP list. Given his progress, Sanders could very well make his 2024 regular-season debut in Week 12 against the Falcons on Sunday, Nov. 24.

NOVEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Won't return for Week 10 Sanders (Achilles) was limited in practice Friday, but he has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Kansas City.

Impact Sanders opened the regular season on the Broncos' reserve/PUP list while working his way back from an Achilles procedure in May. He was able to practice in a limited capacity all week, and while he won't play Sunday, he appears to be close to making his 2024 regular-season debut. Sanders played in all 17 regular-season games during his rookie campaign in 2023 and finished with 24 tackles (13 solo) and one fumble recovery.

NOVEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Opens season on PUP list Sanders (Achilles) was placed on the reserve/PUP list by the Broncos on Tuesday, Aric DiLalla of the team's official website reports.

Impact Sanders has been working his way back from Achilles surgery that he underwent in May and he's not likely to play until late November at earliest. The linebacker could very well sit out the entire year, but the team's decision to designate him for return suggests there's still hope for Sanders in 2024.

AUGUST 29 • ROTOWIRE

Goes to PUP list Sanders (Achilles) placed on its active/PUP list Sunday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Sanders is still recovering from the Achilles surgery he underwent in late May, so the injury designation comes as no surprise. The linebacker faces an uphill battle to be available to play at all in 2024, though head coach Sean Payton has expressed his optimism in the past.

JULY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Broncos linebacker Drew Sanders to miss most of '24 season after tearing an Achilles tendon

The Denver Broncos will be without Drew Sanders into the 2024 season after the second-year linebacker tore an Achilles tendon in April

MAY 21 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Report: Broncos LB Drew Sanders has torn Achilles The Denver Broncos won’t have second-year linebacker Drew Sanders until late in the 2024 season, if then, due to a torn Achilles that he sus...

MAY 21 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Sean Payton: Rookie LB Drew Sanders 'One of Our Better Players' Sean Payton sent a glowing message to Drew Sanders that’s sure to get him in the Christmas spirit.

DECEMBER 24, 2023 • SACBEE.COM

ILB Drew Sanders recovers Kansas City's muffed punt for Denver's third fumble recovery | Broncos vs. Chiefs Inside linebacker Drew Sanders recovers the Chiefs' muffed punt to set the Broncos up within the Kansas City 10-yard line.

OCTOBER 29, 2023 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM

Payton Answers Why Broncos Rookie LB Drew Sanders Saw No Defensive Snaps Drew Sanders received 12 special-teams snaps but none on defense in the Denver Broncos’ Week 1 loss.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Raiders Opponent Rookie Spotlight: LB Drew Sanders The Las Vegas Raiders will take on the Denver Broncos this Sunday, so we take a closer look at one of their rookies, linebacker Drew Sanders...

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023 • SACBEE.COM

'Always exciting to make a big play like that': ILB Drew Sanders on his INT vs. Rams Inside linebacker Drew Sanders checks in with team reporter Sydney Jones following the Broncos' 41-0 win over the Rams to discuss the defens...

AUGUST 27, 2023 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM

Drew Sanders pulls in the Broncos' second interception of the half | Rams at Broncos Inside linebacker Drew Sanders pulls in an interception against the Los Angeles Rams.

AUGUST 27, 2023 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM

Drew Sanders intercepts the Stetson Bennett pass vs. Los Angeles Rams

AUGUST 27, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Sean Payton Rates Broncos Rookie LB Drew Sanders' Preseason Progress The Denver Broncos head coach had some words for rookie linebacker Drew Sanders.

AUGUST 23, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Broncos LB Drew Sanders making 'significant' improvement in prep for unique role "We've got some things that he's going to do in the fall that we won't show right now," Broncos DC Vance Joseph says of rookie linebacker

AUGUST 23, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Drew Sanders NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year Odds and Props 2023

See current odds on Drew Sanders to win NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year, with stats, player props and betting insights.

AUGUST 15, 2023 • DATA SKRIVE

Payton: Broncos Rookie LB Drew Sanders 'Will Do a Lot of Things' What role do the Denver Broncos have in store for Drew Sanders?

AUGUST 6, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

ILB Drew Sanders on Josey Jewell and Alex Singleton: 'They're great people to learn from' Inside linebacker Drew Sanders talks about his adjustment to the speed of NFL practices and his excitement to play in his first preseason ga...

AUGUST 5, 2023 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM

Broncos LB Alex Singleton on Rookie Drew Sanders: 'He's a Freak' The Denver Broncos will be relying on Drew Sanders even more moving forward.

AUGUST 4, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

ILB Josey Jewell on rookie ILB Drew Sanders: 'He's doing a great job so far' Inside linebacker Josey Jewell talks about how rookie inside linebacker Drew Sanders has acclimated to the team and the challenges that come...

JULY 31, 2023 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM

Former Hogs LB Drew Sanders Already Getting Big Projections With all-new coaching staff, it might work out well for Sanders and Broncos

JULY 30, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Mile High Morning: Drew Sanders projected to make 2023 All-Rookie Team by NFL.com Sanders is one of just three players drafted in the third round or later that Chad Reuter projected to make the team’s defense.

JUNE 27, 2023 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM

DREW SANDERS NEWS

NEWS

BIO

STATS

VIDEOS

GAME LOG

INJURIES

Broncos linebacker Drew Sanders to miss most of '24 season after tearing an Achilles tendon

Drew Sanders NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year Odds and Props 2023