ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — The Broncos have ruled out a pair of players ahead of a "Thursday Night Football" matchup with the Saints.
Cornerback Pat Surtain II (concussion) and tackle Alex Palczewski (ankle) were estimated as nonparticipants on Wednesday and were ruled out for the game. Surtain was estimated as a nonparticipant on Monday and Tuesday, as well. Palczewski was estimated as a limited participant the previous two days.
Outside linebacker Baron Browning (foot) and tackle Mike McGlinchey (knee) both improved to full participants on Wednesday after being estimated as limited on Tuesday. Both players were designated for return from injured reserve on Tuesday, and they are eligible to play on Thursday in New Orleans. For Browning or McGlinchey to play vs. the Saints, the Broncos must activate them to the 53-man roster. Cornerback Damarri Mathis, who was listed as full for all three days, is also eligible to be activated.
Browning, McGlinchey and Mathis are all listed as questionable for the game.
Cornerbacks Ja'Quan McMillian (ankle) and Riley Moss (hip) and inside linebacker Justin Strnad (ribs) were estimated as full participants and were not assigned game statuses. The absence of a game status indicates a player will be available for Thursday's game.
Denver held a walkthrough on Wednesday, which means all practice statuses are an estimation of a player's status if the Broncos held a full practice.
The Broncos are slated to face the Saints at 7:15 p.m. CT on Prime Video.
