Smith appeared in eight games for the Broncos this season and played 49 percent of Denver's special teams snaps in the games in which he appeared.

Nix's 115.3 passer rating was his highest in a road game in his young career.

"Obviously, a tough loss," Head Coach Sean Payton said. "I thought we played well on the road. … I felt like we outplayed them, but we didn't finish.

A 2022 fifth-round pick, Wattenberg started the Broncos' first five games of the season before suffering an ankle injury against the Raiders in Week 5.

"We have to go out there and find a way to win it," quarterback Bo Nix said this week.

Plus, Defensive Coordinator Vance Joseph outlines Denver's defensive keys for Sunday's matchup vs. Kansas City.

Linebacker Drew Sanders, who remains on the Physically Unable to Perform list with an Achilles injury, was the lone player to be listed as a limited participant.

"I feel like this is a starting point for me," Cooper said. "I know I'm only going to grow from this."

Center Luke Wattenberg (ankle) and linebacker Drew Sanders (Achilles) were both limited participants in their returns to practice.

Both players participated in the media-viewing portion of Wednesday's practice.

The Broncos have agreed to a long-term deal with one of their top edge rushers.

Since Browning was placed on injured reserve following Week 2, Nik Bonitto replaced him in the starting lineup and has recorded six sacks over the last seven games.