Levelle Bailey - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Reverts to IR Bailey (leg) reverted to the Broncos' injured reserve list Friday, Parker Gabriel of The Denver Post reports.

Impact Bailey will now spend the entirety of the 2026 campaign on injured reserve unless he is waived with an injury settlement. The linebacker sustained a broken leg in last Friday's preseason opener, so he will likely remain on the team's injured reserve for the season instead of settling.

AUGUST 22 • ROTOWIRE

Cut with injury designation The Broncos waived Bailey (leg) with an injured designation Thursday, Nick Kosmider of The Athletic reports.

Impact Once Bailey passes through waivers, he'll revert to the Broncos' injured-reserve list and either spend the 2026 campaign there or later be cut with an injury settlement after he sustained a broken leg in Denver's preseason opener last Friday.

AUGUST 21 • ROTOWIRE

Broncos now have an obvious free agent fit at ILB after major injury While the Denver Broncos did blowout the Atlanta Falcons in Week 1 of the preseason, it came at a lost, as inside linebacker Levelle Bailey...

AUGUST 17 • PREDOMINANTLYORANGE.COM

What Levelle Bailey's Injury Means for Broncos' Linebacker Unit A blow to the position.

AUGUST 15 • SI.COM

Breaks leg in preseason opener Bailey broke his leg during the Broncos' 27-7 preseason win over the Falcons on Friday, Mike Klis of 9News Denver reports.

Impact Bailey was carted to the locker room after sustaining the injury and is expected to undergo surgery over the coming days. The injury may not be season-ending, but it's a blow for the Fresno State's product in his battle for a spot on the Broncos' 53-man roster for the regular season. Karene Reid, Jordan Turner and Red Murdock are the Broncos' depth inside linebackers behind Alex Singleton and Justin Strnad.

AUGUST 15 • ROTOWIRE

Won't return Friday Bailey (ankle) has been ruled out for the remainder of Friday night's game against the Falcons, Zac Stevens of TheDNVR.com reports.

Impact Bailey exited the contest in the second quarter with an ankle injury. It is unclear how severe the issue is, but even if Bailey could have returned to the contest, the coaching staff likely would not have allowed it. It remains to be seen if the 25-year-old will be ready to play in next Friday's preseason game against the Packers.

AUGUST 15 • ROTOWIRE

Exits Friday's game Bailey (ankle) is questionable to return to Friday night's preseason game against the Falcons, Parker Gabriel of The Denver Post reports.

Impact Bailey exited the game in the second quarter with an ankle injury. The inside linebacker did not produce any box score statistics before his departure.

AUGUST 15 • ROTOWIRE

Broncos place center Luke Wattenberg on IR in surprising blow to offensive line

The Denver Broncos have placed center Luke Wattenberg on injured reserve, dealing a significant blow to their offensive line

DECEMBER 25, 2025 • Associated Press

Broncos sign Sam Ehlinger to 53-man roster, put Malcolm Roach on IR | Broncos notebook Broncos sign Sam Ehlinger to 53-man roster, put Malcolm Roach on IR, elevate LB Levelle Bailey, FB Adam Prentice from practice squad

SEPTEMBER 6, 2025 • GAZETTE.COM

Broncos' defense takes a hit: Greenlaw and Roach ruled out for opener against Titans

The Denver Broncos have ruled out two key defensive players for their opener against the Tennessee Titans

SEPTEMBER 5, 2025 • Associated Press

Sam Ehlinger, Adam Prentice, Levelle Bailey headline Broncos' 16-man practice squad Sam Ehlinger, Adam Prentice, Levelle Bailey headline Broncos' 16-man practice squad

AUGUST 27, 2025 • GAZETTE.COM

Broncos' surprise cut hints at a potential bigger move coming The Denver Broncos made a surprise decision to cut linebacker Levelle Bailey. Is it possible the team has something bigger on the way?

AUGUST 27, 2025 • PREDOMINANTLYORANGE.COM

Broncos make some difficult cuts from a deep roster, including letting go of LB Levelle Bailey, QB Sam Ehlinger Broncos make some difficult cuts from a deep roster, including letting go of LB Levelle Bailey, QB Sam Ehlinger

AUGUST 27, 2025 • GAZETTE.COM

Broncos trim roster down to 53 players, but one move in particular makes absolutely no sense | Sporting News The Denver Broncos, already thin at inside linebacker, have cut Levelle Bailey.

AUGUST 26, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Linebacker Levelle Bailey surprise cut as Broncos continue to trim roster down to 53-man limit Linebacker Levelle Bailey surprise cut as Broncos continue to trim roster down to 53-man limit

AUGUST 26, 2025 • GAZETTE.COM

With help from two veterans, improvement of Broncos linebacker Levelle Bailey has been 'night and day' With help from two veterans, improvement of Broncos linebacker Levelle Bailey has been 'night and day'

AUGUST 2, 2025 • GAZETTE.COM

Broncos believe linebacker Dre Greenlaw's latest leg injury isn't serious

The Denver Broncos believe linebacker Dre Greenlaw's latest injury isn't serious

JULY 31, 2025 • Associated Press

Broncos 2024 undrafted rookie appears to be solving one of team's biggest problems early in camp | Sporting News Denver Broncos linebacker Levelle Bailey is cooking.

JULY 31, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

'Whole team in the end zone': ILB Levelle Bailey reacts to his pick-six Watch as rookie inside linebacker Levelle Bailey reacts to his 94-yard pick-six during the Broncos' win over the Cardinals.

AUGUST 26, 2024 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM

ILB Levelle Bailey intercepts Clayton Tune for a 94-yard pick-six | Broncos vs. Cardinals Inside linebacker Levelle Bailey intercepts Arizona's Clayton Tune and returns it 94 yards for a touchdown.

AUGUST 26, 2024 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM

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Broncos place center Luke Wattenberg on IR in surprising blow to offensive line

Broncos' defense takes a hit: Greenlaw and Roach ruled out for opener against Titans

Broncos believe linebacker Dre Greenlaw's latest leg injury isn't serious