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Broncos announce inactives for Wild Card Round matchup vs. Bills

Jan 12, 2025 at 09:30 AM

Aric DiLalla

Lead writer

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Running back Tyler Badie is active for Sunday's Wild Card Weekend game against the Bills after being activated from injured reserve ahead of the matchup.

With Badie active, rookie running back Audric Estime is inactive for the Broncos' postseason opener.

Veterans Javonte Williams and Jaleel McLaughlin are also active at the running back position. Rookie Blake Watson is inactive for the game.

Badie, who suffered an injury in Week 4 against the Jets, carried the ball nine times for 70 yards in Week 3 against the Buccaneers.

Estime appeared in 13 games in the regular season, averaging 4.1 yards per carry as he totaled 310 rushing yards and two touchdowns.

Guard Nick Gargiulo, who was elevated from the practice squad on Saturday, is also inactive.

See below for a complete look at the Broncos' inactives.

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