Key Broncos o-lineman injured, will not journey to London

Two essential gamers on the Denver Broncos’ offense usually are not touring with the staff to London for subsequent week’s recreation towards the New York Jets — and for one, the reason being regarding.

The Broncos shared that each backup quarterback Jarrett Stidham and beginning left guard Ben Powers usually are not on the aircraft tonight. The staff was required to disclose the data per NFL coverage about worldwide journeys.

Powers has been despatched again to Denver due to a left bicep problem. He performed in each snap of the Broncos’ 21-17 comeback win towards the Philadelphia Eagles. The staff didn’t share how dangerous Powers’ harm was, however the journey again to Colorado as an alternative of to Europe places his standing in query going ahead.

Meanwhile, Bo Nix’s backup, Stidham, is anticipated to fulfill the Broncos in London subsequent week. He and his spouse predict their third baby this week. Stidham may very well be again in time for Denver’s regular observe routine, which begins on Wednesday. If he’s not, it may imply some reps for third-stringer Sam Ehlinger, who had a pleasant preseason.

Powers can be a critical loss. The 28-year-old has performed in all 35 video games for the Broncos since signing a four-year deal value $52 million forward of the 2023 season. He’s been key in remaking Denver’s offensive line into one of many strongest models within the NFL. So far, Powers, Garett Bolles, Quinn Meinerz, Mike McGlinchey and Luke Wattenberg have began each recreation, and the group all began greater than 13 video games every final season as nicely. Pass safety has been essential for Sean Payton’s offense, constructed across the teen Nix.

Alex Palczewski was first up when McGlinchey confronted a problem throughout the recreation. But that was on the appropriate facet. Over on the left facet, Matt Peart has gotten some motion. Denver may additionally ask Alex Forsyth or observe squader Calvin Throckmorton to fill in for Powers.

Follow @Shapalicious