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Latest unexplained absence gives the Broncos one option with Drew Sanders The latest unexplained absence of Denver Broncos outside linebacker Drew Sanders has given the team one option, and it's not a great one.
1 DAY AGO • PREDOMINANTLYORANGE.COM
Drilling at training camp Sanders (ankle) is participating at the Broncos' training camp, Parker Gabriel of The Denver Post reports.
Impact Sanders was unable to play at all last season after tearing a ligament in his foot in July of 2025, but he's now available again with training camp underway. In his first two pro seasons after being drafted in 2023, he played the majority of his snaps on special teams.
4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE
Drew Sanders has one training camp left to make good on Broncos' investment Denver Broncos linebacker Drew Sanders has had a tough start to his NFL career, and may be down to his final camp to make good on the team's...
JULY 13 • PREDOMINANTLYORANGE.COM
Last chance for Broncos draft pick at training camp has slim ray of hope Denver Broncos linebacker Drew Sanders is entering training camp in 2026 with an extremely slim ray of hope for even making the roster.
JUNE 25 • PREDOMINANTLYORANGE.COM
Broncos draft pick gets another surprise position change with NFL Draft looming The Denver Broncos have moved 2023 third-round pick Drew Sanders to different positions a number of different times, and he's moving once ag...
APRIL 20 • PREDOMINANTLYORANGE.COM
Unavailable due to ankle Sanders (ankle) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's AFC Championship Game against the Patriots.
Impact Sanders has yet to make his season debut, having started the year on injured reserve. The third-year linebacker had his 21-day practice window opened this past Saturday. The 24-year-old was able to practice fully throughout the week, but will ultimately not be activated for Sunday's game. The Broncos currently have 10 active linebackers, and the availability of the corps is likely one of the reasons that Sanders will have to continue to wait for a shot to suit up.
JANUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE
Won't return for divisional round Sanders (ankle) has been ruled out for Saturday's AFC divisional-round tilt against the Bills, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.
Impact Sanders opened the season on injured reserve while recovering from an offseason procedure to repair a torn ligament in his foot. His 21-day practice window opened this past Saturday, and while he was able to log a full practice Thursday, he hasn't progressed enough in his recovery to be activated from injured reserve ahead of the divisional round. Sanders' next chance to make his season debut will be the AFC Championship Game if the Broncos triumph over the Bills on Saturday.
JANUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE
Practice window opens Sanders (foot) was designated to return from the injured reserve list Saturday, Mike Klis of 9News Denver reports.
Impact Sanders, a 2023 third-round pick from Arkansas, was sidelined for the entire regular season due to a foot injury sustained in training camp. However, it now appears he could return for the Broncos' playoff run. If activated to the active roster prior to Denver's divisional round matchup next weekend, Sanders will likely operate as one of the team's top reserve inside linebackers.
JANUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE
Return not imminent Head coach Sean Payton said Wednesday that a return for Sanders (foot) "won't be soon," Parker Gabriel of The Denver Post reports.
Impact Sanders tore a ligament in his foot in late July, which led to him being placed on injured reserve at the start of the regular season. Should he play this season, he'll likely work in a rotational role at linebacker and as a contributor on special teams.
NOVEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Placed on IR, designated to return Sanders (foot) was placed on injured reserve with a designation to return Tuesday, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official website reports.
Impact Sanders underwent a surgery on his foot in early August after suffering a torn ligament July 26, and he will now be forced to miss at least four games to open the season. In his absence, Karene Reid and Justin Strnad stand to garner some added reps at inside linebacker.
AUGUST 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Undergoes successful surgery Sanders (foot) underwent successful foot surgery earlier this week, Zac Stevens of TheDNVR.com reports.
Impact Sanders suffered a torn ligament in his foot July 26, and he's now expected to be sidelined for 4-to-6 weeks while recovering from surgery. Once healthy, the 23-year-old is expected to compete for snaps behind Alex Singleton and Dre Greenlaw at inside linebacker.
AUGUST 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Has torn ligament in foot Sanders has a torn ligament in his foot instead of a torn tendon, Luca Evans of The Denver Post reports.
Impact The inside linebacker suffered the injury during Saturday's practice and had to be carted off. It was initially feared to be a torn tendon, which, as Broncos coach Sean Payton explained Monday, would have been more serious, per Evans. The 2023 third-round pick, who missed most of last season with a torn Achilles and projects as a backup to Alex Singleton and Dre Greenlaw, could still be out for 4-8 weeks, according to Payton.
JULY 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Injury Report: LB Drew Sanders to miss several weeks with foot injury “The news for us was good news, in that it’s a ligament in his foot and it’s not a tendon,” Head Coach Sean Payton said.
JULY 28, 2025 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM

Receiver Courtland Sutton agrees to 4-year, $92 million extension with Broncos, AP source says

Wide receiver Courtland Sutton has agreed to a four-year, $92 million extension with the Denver Broncos, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press on Monday
JULY 28, 2025 • Associated Press
Broncos must pursue logical trade after latest (and sad) camp update The Denver Broncos might already be in a position to pursue some more help at the inside linebacker position. Drew Sanders is going to miss...
JULY 28, 2025 • PREDOMINANTLYORANGE.COM
Set for extended absence Sanders (foot) is not expected to return before the beginning of the regular season, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Impact Sanders suffered a tendon injury in his foot at practice Saturday, which was determined to be significant after an MRI. The linebacker will undergo additional imaging in the near future to determine his next steps.
JULY 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Broncos linebacker Drew Sanders reportedly out for extended period with foot injury Broncos linebacker Drew Sanders reportedly out for extended period with foot injury
JULY 27, 2025 • GAZETTE.COM
Broncos must dip into the free agency market following Drew Sanders' injury The Denver Broncos may have lost linebacker Drew Sanders during training camp. If so, they should dip into the free agency market. This was...
JULY 26, 2025 • PREDOMINANTLYORANGE.COM
Drew Sanders carted off field with apparent lower-body injury | Broncos training camp Day 2 ENGLEWOOD — A behind-the-scenes look at Broncos training camp practice Saturday with observations and analysis from The Denver Gazette.
JULY 26, 2025 • GAZETTE.COM

Broncos linebacker Drew Sanders carted off practice field with right leg injury

Denver Broncos backup linebacker Drew Sanders was carted off the field Saturday after injuring his right leg
JULY 26, 2025 • Associated Press
Picks up injury Sanders left Saturday's practice with an undisclosed injury, Luca Evans of The Denver Post reports.
Impact Sanders initially went to the training camp before heading to the locker room on the cart. The 2023 third-round pick suffered a torn Achilles in May of last year, so he played just four games and 17 defensive snaps. Sanders will compete for a reserve role in training camp behind Dre Greenlaw and Alex Singleton if he can shake off this injury.
JULY 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Sean Payton explains his "clear" vision for Drew Sanders with the Denver Broncos - DNVR Sports Drew Sanders is entering the make or break stage of his NFL career.
JUNE 1, 2025 • THEDNVR.COM
Payton Reveals 'Clear Vision' for Broncos LB Drew Sanders Broncos HC Sean Payton confirmed Sanders' full-time position.
MAY 30, 2025 • SI.COM
Broncos plan to use former 3rd-round pick at inside linebacker in 2025 The Broncos have made a decision on Drew Sanders' position for 2025.
MARCH 16, 2025 • USATODAY.COM
Broncos Change Position of Promising Third-Year Player The Denver Broncos are switching outside linebacker Drew Sanders to inside linebacker as he enters his third year in the league.
FEBRUARY 27, 2025 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM
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