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Not returning Sunday Bryant (hamstring) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's AFC Championship Game against the Patriots, Nick Kosmider of The Athletic reports.

Impact Bryant was initially deemed questionable to return to the game after suffering a hamstring injury during the second quarter, but the Broncos will end up holding him out for the remainder of the contest. The rookie wideout rushed once for one yard and hauled in his lone target for a two-yard gain prior to departing.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Iffy to return Sunday Bryant is questionable to return to Sunday's AFC Championship Game against the Patriots due to a hamstring injury, Luca Evans of The Denver Post reports.

Impact After exiting last week's divisional-round win over the Bills when he sustained his second concussion in less than a month, Bryant cleared the five-step protocol in advance of Sunday's contest but is now tending to a new health concern. Before exiting in the second quarter, Bryant recorded one catch for two yards and rushed once for one yard. The Broncos should have an update on Bryant's status for the remainder of the game following halftime.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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4 DAYS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

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Cleared for Sunday's game Bryant (concussion) doesn't carry an injury designation for Sunday's AFC Championship Game against the Patriots.

Impact Bryant, who sustained a concussion in this past Saturday's divisional-round win over the Bills, logged a limited practice Wednesday, but following full sessions Thursday and Friday, he's been cleared to face New England. Meanwhile, fellow WR Troy Franklin (hamstring) has been deemed questionable after three straight limited practices, and if Franklin is limited or out Sunday, Bryant and Marvin Mims would stand to pick up added snaps alongside Courtland Sutton.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Injury Report: WR Pat Bryant not assigned game status, 4 Broncos ruled out for AFC Championship Game vs. Patriots The absence of a game status indicates Bryant will be available to play on Sunday.

6 DAYS AGO • DENVERBRONCOS.COM

Full practice Thursday Bryant (concussion) practiced fully Thursday, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.

Impact Bryant sustained a concussion in this past Saturday's divisional-round win versus the Bills, but he followed up Wednesday's limited session with all activity one day later, displaying considerable progress through the protocol for head injuries in the process. Having said that, he must gain clearance from an independent neurologist in order to be eligible to play in Sunday's AFC Championship Game against the Patriots.

JANUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Injury Report: Broncos WR Pat Bryant improves to full practice participant ahead of AFC Championship Game Bryant (concussion) recorded three catches for 32 yards in the Broncos’ Divisional Round win despite only playing three snaps.

JANUARY 22 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM

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JANUARY 22 • Associated Press

Logs limited practice Wednesday Bryant (concussion) was a limited practice participant Wednesday, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.

Impact Bryant left this past Saturday's divisional-round win versus the Bills after he was diagnosed with a concussion, but he's clearly made progress through the protocol for head injuries to be able to handle some on-field work. Even if he progresses to a full session by Friday, he may head into the weekend with a designation for Sunday's AFC Championship Game against the Patriots. Ultimately, Bryant will need to gain clearance from an independent neurologist in order to play in that contest.

JANUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Broncos signing former Steelers wide receiver as insurance for AFC Championship Game | Sporting News The Denver Broncos are adding a wide receiver to their practice squad after the team saw both Pat Bryant and Troy Franklin exit the division...

JANUARY 20 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

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JANUARY 19 • Associated Press

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JANUARY 18 • Associated Press

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JANUARY 18 • Associated Press

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JANUARY 17 • Associated Press

Quickly ruled out with concussion Bryant has entered the league's concussion protocol and has been ruled out for the rest of Saturday's AFC divisional-round game against the Bills, Luca Evans of The Denver Post rep...

Impact Bryant took a hit to the head during the Broncos' opening drive and was taken to the locker room, where he has been diagnosed with a concussion by medical staff. Troy Franklin, Marvin Mims and Lil'Jordan Humphrey will step into larger roles on offense alongside Courtland Sutton in Bryant's absence. Bryant will end the day with three catches (on as many targets) for 32 yards.

JANUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Possible concussion Bryant is being evaluated for a possible concussion and is questionable to return to Saturday's AFC divisional-round game against the Bills, Zac Stevens of TheDNVR.com reports.

Impact Bryant was busy on the Broncos' opening drive with three catches (on as many targets) for 32 yards. However, he was shaken up on his third reception, and he has gone to the locker room to undergo further tests. Marvin Mims and Lil'Jordan Humphrey should see more snaps on offense for as long as Bryant is out of the game.

JANUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

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JANUARY 13 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM

Gains 31 yards in return Bryant (concussion) had four receptions on five targets for 31 yards in Sunday's 19-3 win over the Chargers.

Impact Bryant returned from a one-game absence due to a concussion suffered in Week 16 to lead the Broncos in targets and receptions in the regular-season finale. The third-round rookie made the most of limited opportunities in a game where QB Bo Nix threw for just 141 yards. Bryant's first regular season as a pro yielded a 35-409-1 receiving line primarily as a backup in 16 appearances. WR Courtland Sutton will operate as Denver's No. 1 receiving option when the team begins its playoff run in the divisional round, with Bryant serving as one of several young options behind the veteran on the depth chart.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Broncos announce inactives for Week 18 game vs. Chargers Wide receiver Pat Bryant and tight end Nate Adkins are officially set to make their return to game action, as they are both active after mis...

JANUARY 4 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM

Injury Report: TE Nate Adkins and WR Pat Bryant not assigned game statuses, expected to be available for Week 18 game vs. Chargers Defensive lineman John Franklin-Myers (hip) remained limited in practice and is questionable for Week 18.

JANUARY 2 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM

Cleared to play Week 18 Bryant (concussion) does not carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Chargers.

Impact The lack of an injury designation indicates that an independent neurologist has cleared Bryant from the league's concussion protocol. The rookie third-rounder will be available for Sunday's regular-season finale as the Broncos look to lock up the No. 1 seed in the AFC heading into the postseason. Bryant has logged six targets or more in three of his last four games, accumulating 17 catches (on 25 targets) for 198 yards over that span.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Logs full practice Thursday Bryant (concussion) was a full participant in Thursday's practice, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.

Impact Bryant entered the league's concussion protocol after taking a huge hit during the fourth quarter of the Broncos' Week 16 loss to the Jaguars, which resulted in him being carted off the field and taken to a local hospital. He did not play against the Chiefs on Christmas Day, but his ability to practice in full indicates that he is progressing through the league's concussion protocol. The last step Bryant needs to take in order to be available for Sunday's regular-season finale against the Chargers is to be cleared from the league's protocol by an independent neurologist.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to limited practice Bryant (concussion) was limited at practice Wednesday.

Impact Bryant didn't practice ahead of the Broncos' Dec. 25 win over the Chiefs, so the wideout's limited participation Wednesday is a step in the right direction ahead of Sunday's game against the Chargers. Bryant now has two more chances to upgrade to full participation before Denver's Week 18 injury designations are posted Friday. In his absence versus Kansas City, Troy Franklin, Marvin Mims and Lil'Jordan Humphrey worked behind top WR Courtland Sutton, who led the team with 10 targets in Week 17.

DECEMBER 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Injury Report: TE Nate Adkins, WR Pat Bryant return to practice for Broncos ahead of Week 18 game vs. Chargers A pair of Broncos returned to practice Wednesday ahead of the team’s regular-season finale.

DECEMBER 31, 2025 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM

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