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The Denver Broncos are definitely getting some key players back ahead of their Week 5 matchup with the New York Jets. They did trade Randy Gregory away to the San Francisco 49ers, but will be focusing on getting reps to the younger guys that position moving forward.
For this game, they look to get back edge rusher Frank Clark, inside linebacker Josey Jewell, and safety Justin Simmons. While both running back Javonte Williams and wide receiver Jerry Jeudy are back and full participants at practice. Having all five of these starters back should be a nice boost. And boost is what they need, because it has been a long time since Denver has won a home game. That was something Head Coach Sean Payton talked about today.
“We have a great home field advantage, and we have a great fan base,” Payton said. “We have to give them something to get excited about, and then take advantage of the noise.”
Beating the Jets will go a long way towards changing the narrative to the start of the season. Beating Nathaniel Hackett would also be a nice bonus. So yes, please give us something to get excited about on Sunday.
Here is your full Broncos-Jets practice report for Friday.
Broncos injury report
| Player | Pos. | Injury | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Game Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player | Pos. | Injury | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Game Status |
| Randy Gregory | OLB | NIR-team decision | DNP | DNP | DNP | OUT |
| Baron Browning | OLB | Knee | LIMITED | LIMITED | LIMITED | OUT |
| Lloyd Cushenberry III | C | Quad | LIMITED | LIMITED | LIMITED | QUESTIONABLE |
| Mike Purcell | DT | Ribs | LIMITED | LIMITED | LIMITED | QUESTIONABLE |
| Frank Clark | OLB | Hip | LIMITED | LIMITED | FULL | -- |
| Josey Jewell | ILB | Hip | LIMITED | FULL | FULL | -- |
| Jerry Jeudy | WR | Knee | LIMITED | FULL | FULL | -- |
| Justin Simmons | S | Hip | LIMITED | LIMITED | FULL | -- |
| Javonte Williams | RB | Quad | DNP | LIMITED | FULL |
Jets injury report
| Player | Pos. | Injury | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Game Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player | Pos. | Injury | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Game Status |
| Brandin Echols | CB | Hamstring | DNP | DNP | DNP | OUT |
| D.J. Reed | CB | Concussion | DNP | DNP | DNP | OUT |
| Billy Turner | OL | Toe | -- | -- | DNP | QUESTIONABLE |
| Samuel Eguavoen | LB | Ankle | DNP | DNP | LIMITED | QUESTIONABLE |
| Tony Adams | S | Hamstring | LIMITED | FULL | FULL | -- |
| Jarrick Bernard-Converse | S | Foot | LIMITED | LIMITED | FULL | QUESTIONABLE |
| Mekhi Becton | T | Knee | LIMITED | FULL | FULL | -- |
| Wes Schweitzer | OL | Concussion | LIMITED | FULL | FULL | -- |
| Carter Warren | T | Shoulder | LIMITED | LIMITED | FULL |
BOLD - Indicates change in status; NIR- Indicates not injury related; *- Team did not practice / report is an estimation.
STATUS DEFINITIONS: Did not participate (DNP); Limited: means less than 100 percent of a player’s normal repetitions; Full—100 percent of player’s normal repetitions; Out: will not play; Doubtful: Unlikely to play; Questionable: Uncertain to play
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