NEW ORLEANS — Denver has regained a pair of starters ahead of a prime-time battle.

The Broncos activated outside linebacker Baron Browning and tackle Mike McGlinchey from injured reserve ahead of a "Thursday Night Football" matchup with the Saints, the team announced Thursday.

Denver also activated cornerback Damarri Mathis from injured reserve.

The Broncos waived running back Blake Watson in a corresponding roster move. Denver had two additional open spots on its 53-man roster entering Thursday.

Denver also elevated inside linebacker Kwon Alexander and guard Calvin Throckmorton from the practice squad to active roster for the game in New Orleans.

The Broncos also signed defensive back Tanner McCalister back to the practice squad.

Browning and McGlinchey each suffered injuries in Week 2, and they are now eligible to play Thursday night against the Saints.

Browning recorded five tackles and a tackle for loss in 58 snaps to begin this season. He posted 4.5 sacks in 10 games last season.

McGlinchey started the first two games of the season at right tackle before suffering his injury late in the loss to the Steelers.

Mathis has yet to play this season after suffering an injury in the preseason. He started six games last year and has appeared in 33 contests for Denver since being drafted in 2022.

Alexander is a nine-year veteran who has started 88 career games and recorded 631 tackles, 54 tackles for loss, 13.5 sacks, five fumble recoveries and nine interceptions. He signed with the Broncos' practice squad ahead of Week 4 but has yet to appear in a game for the Broncos.

Throckmorton was elevated for Denver's Week 6 game, but he did not play in the contest. He has started 27 games and appeared in 46 contests over the last three years.

Watson, a rookie, appeared in the Broncos' game against the Raiders but did not carry the football.