Broncos Injury Report: Sean Payton offers direct health update on injured star before Week 5 vs. Eagles
Almost everything is coming up Denver Broncos with the team’s latest injury report.
Anytime you see an All-Pro offensive lineman on the injury report, your ears perk up a little bit. That was the case when guard Quinn Meinerz was unable to practice while dealing with an illness. Luckily, head coach Sean Payton didn’t make fans wait long for an update, or want to speak of it much at all for that matter.
“He’ll be fine,” Payton said, offering nothing else on Meinerz.
The team began preparations for an upcoming showdown against the reigning Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles. Being at, or near, full health, along with having an All-Pro offensive lineman with the team, will go a long way toward Denver pulling off the upset.
Outside of Meinerz, the only other non-participant was defensive tackle Malcolm Roach, who is on the injured reserve but eligible to have his 21-day practice window opened up.
Thursday Denver Broncos injury report
| Player | Injury | W/T/F | Designation |
| OLB Nik Bonitto | Wrist | Full/Full/NA | |
| ILB Alex Singleton | Thumb | Full/Full/NA | |
| TE Nate Adkins | Concussion | DNP/Limited/NA | |
| OLB Jonah Elliss | Ribs | Limited/Limited/NA | |
| WR Marvin Mims Jr. | Hip/Ankle | Limited/Limited/NA | |
| G Quinn Meinerz | Illness | NA/DNP/NA |
Good news ahead of Week 5 vs. Eagles
Tight end Nate Adkins took an important step in the right direction, even if it was limited in practice, while dealing with a concussion. Outside linebacker Jonah Elliss and receiver Marvin Mims Jr. rounded out the limited players. Both outside linebacker Nik Bonitto and inside linebacker Alex Singleton were full participants.
Mims Jr. popped up on the injury report ahead of the Week 4 matchup and wound up being active, finding the end zone during the contest. The All-Pro return man will be necessary against the Eagles and will be a name to watch for as the week progresses.
Get plenty of fluids to Meinerz and put him in bubble wrap, anything to get over the sickness. Relatively speaking, the Broncos look to be in good shape. It’ll be interesting to see how Adkins progresses through the concussion protocol and if he’s able to be healthy enough on game day.
What is the concussion protocol for the NFL?
- Five-phase process, developed from internationally agreed-upon guidelines, and ensures that each player gets continuous treatment
- There is no set time frame to return to the team; concussion history, medical history, family history, and future risk are taken into account
- Even after a player progresses through the five-phase protocol, the club physician must clear the player to return, along with an Independent Neurological Consultant, approved by the NFL and NFLPA, who is not part of any NFL club
- A player is unable to practice or play if not approved by an independent physician
- Phase One: Symptom-limited activity
- Phase Two: Aerobic exercise
- Phase Three: Football-specific exercise
- Phase Four: Club-based non-contact training drills
- Phase Five: Full football activity and clearance
The roster is heading in the right direction, and it couldn’t have come at a better time. Payton discussed during the offseason how the team could be a Super Bowl-caliber team; they’ll have a good chance to test that on Sunday.
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