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Injury Report: G Ben Powers lone Broncos starter not to practice Wednesday ahead of Week 18 game vs. Chiefs

Jan 01, 2025 at 03:01 PM

Susanna Weir

Digital Media Contributor

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — Guard Ben Powers (not injury related - rest) was the Broncos' lone starter not to practice on Wednesday ahead of Denver's Week 18 game vs. the Chiefs.

Reserve tackle Frank Crum (illness) also did not practice on Wednesday.

Defensive lineman Zach Allen (not injury related – rest) was limited in practice, while running back Tyler Badie (back), outside linebacker Nik Bonitto (wrist) and inside linebacker Justin Strnad (heel) were all full participants on Wednesday.

Badie was designated for return from injury on Dec. 24 but has not been activated to Denver's 53-man roster.

Denver will release another practice report on Thursday before announcing game statuses on Friday.

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