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Bengals vs Broncos injury report: Darian Stewart practices and says he'll 'be ready to go'

The Denver Broncos (10-4) will likely see both of their starting safeties back on the field for their Monday Night Football matchup with the Cincinnati Bengals (11-3).

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The Denver Broncos welcomed T.J. Ward back to the active roster earlier this week, and now Darian Stewart got his first practice in since injuring his hamstring. The safety position has been much maligned in recent weeks as David Bruton Jr. was just sent to season-ending injured reserve earlier this week. Having both starters looking like they will be ready for Monday Night Football is definitely a huge relief.

"It felt good, man," Stewart said. "I think my confidence is there, and I'll be ready to go."

Gary Kubiak also noted that Ward looked good in today's practice, so the Broncos defense could be nearly full strength for the first time since the New England Patriots game when both Ward and Sylvester Williams were knocked out on the same play.

The Cincinnati Bengals confirmed that Tyler Eifert will not play this week, pairing him with Andy Dalton has two big time starters who will be sidelined in this critical matchup that has major AFC playoff implications. The Bengals will need to get the job done with AJ McCarron and their rushing attack.

Here is the final Week 16 injury report.

Denver Broncos

Player Pos. Injury Thursday Friday Saturday Game Status
Omar Bolden S Hamstring DNP DNP DNP OUT
Todd Davis ILB Shoulder DNP DNP LIMITED QUESTIONABLE
Peyton Manning QB Foot DNP DNP DNP OUT
Darian Stewart S Hamstring DNP DNP LIMITED QUESTIONABLE
C.J. Anderson RB Back/Ankle LIMITED LIMITED FULL PROBABLE
Lerentee McCray OLB Hamstring LIMITED LIMITED FULL PROBABLE
T.J. Ward S Ankle LIMITED LIMITED LIMITED QUESTIONABLE
Andre Caldwell WR Quadricep FULL FULL FULL PROBABLE
Owen Daniels TE Knee/Knee FULL FULL FULL PROBABLE
Bennie Fowler WR Ankle FULL FULL FULL PROBABLE
Evan Mathis G Ankle FULL FULL FULL PROBABLE
Brock Osweiler QB Left Shoulder FULL FULL FULL PROBABLE
Vance Walker DE Shoulder FULL FULL FULL PROBABLE
DeMarcus Ware OLB Back FULL FULL FULL PROBABLE

Cincinnati Bengals

Player Pos. Injury Thursday Friday Saturday Game Status
Andy Dalton QB Right Thumb OUT OUT OUT OUT
Vontaze Burfict LB Knee DNP FULL FULL PROBABLE
Tyler Eifert TE Concussion DNP DNP OUT OUT
George Iloka S Groin DNP DNP DNP DOUBTFUL
Emmanuel Lamur LB Hamstring LIMITED FULL FULL PROBABLE
Vincent Rey LB Hamstring LIMITED FULL FULL PROBABLE
Jake Fisher T/G Concussion FULL FULL FULL PROBABLE