Moss (knee) was a full participant in Denver's practice Tuesday, Aric DiLalla of the team's official site reports.
Moss managed to return to practice after missing the team's past three games with a knee injury. The 24-year-old is trending toward playing in Saturday's matchup versus the Bengals, where he will look to help slow down Cincinnati's high powered offense.
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Levi Wallace: Let go by Denver
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The Broncos waived Wallace on Tuesday, Parker Gabriel of The Denver Post reports.
Wallace has been a healthy scratch for the Broncos' last two games. In the 13 games prior to Denver's Week 14 bye, Wallace logged 28 tackles (20 solo) and two pass defenses. Assuming he clears waivers, Wallace could opt to stick around with the Broncos on the practice squad or explore his options elsewhere.
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Broncos' Kris Abrams-Draine: Nabs first interception of career
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Abrams-Draine tallied four tackles (three solo) and an interception during the Broncos' 34-27 loss to the Chargers this past Thursday.
The rookie fifth-round pick out of Missouri has seen his snap count at outside corner increase in the Broncos' last two games due to Riley Moss's knee injury. Abrams-Draine took advantage of his increased playing time in Week 16, when he picked off a pass from Justin Herbert intended for Joshua Palmer late in the second quarter. It was the first interception of Abrams-Draine's young NFL career, but he could revert to a backup role for Week 17 against the Bengals if Moss is able to progress in his recovery enough to play.
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Broncos' Cody Barton: Seven tackles against Chargers
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Barton finished this past Thursday's 34-27 loss to the Chargers with seven tackles (five solo).
Barton was the Broncos' second-leading tackler for Week 16 behind Brandon Jones (10). Barton didn't see much playing time in the first three games of the regular season, but he has played at least 60 defensive snaps in nine of 12 games since, which coincides with Alex Singleton's season-ending ACL tear. Barton is up to 97 combined tackles through 15 regular-season games, and he is on the brink of cracking the century mark for the third straight year. He'll look to do just that in the Broncos' Week 17 clash against the Bengals on Saturday.
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Broncos' Brandon Jones: Team-high 10 tackles vs. Bolts
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Jones registered 10 tackles (seven solo) and one pass defense during the Broncos' 34-27 loss to the Chargers this past Thursday.
Jones has registered 19 combined tackles in the two games since the Broncos' Week 14 bye. He's now up to 101 tackles through 14 regular-season games, and it's the first time he has eclipsed the century mark in his five-year NFL career. Jones leads the Broncos in combined tackles and will look to add to his total in a pivotal Week 17 bout against the Bengals on Saturday, Dec. 28.
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Broncos' Riley Moss: Won't play in Week 16
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Moss (knee) has been ruled out ahead of Thursday night's matchup against the Chargers, Susanna Weir of the Broncos' official site reports.
Moss appeared to be trending in the right direction ahead of Thursday night's divisional matchup, upgrading to limited practice sessions Tuesday and Wednesday after opening the week as an estimated non-participant. However, it now seems his knee injury was too significant to overcome, preventing him from suiting up in Week 16. Expect Levi Wallace and Damarri Mathis to see increased work with Denver's first-team secondary in Moss' stead.
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Broncos' D.J. Jones: Past finger injury
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Jones (finger) has no injury designation ahead of Thursday night's matchup against the Chargers, Susanna Weir of the Broncos' official site reports.
Jones upgraded from a limited practice session Tuesday to a full workload Wednesday, suggesting that he's moved past his finger injury in time to play Thursday night. The 29-year-old has recorded 36 total tackles, including 0.5 sacks, and two passes defended over 14 appearances this season. He's expected to serve as the Broncos' top nose tackle in the Week 16 divisional matchup.
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Broncos' John Franklin-Myers: Ready for Thursday night
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Franklin-Myers (foot) has no injury designation ahead of Thursday night's matchup against the Chargers, Susanna Weir of the Broncos' official site reports.
Franklin-Myers appeared to be on track to miss the Broncos' Week 16 divisional matchup after opening the week of practice with consecutive DNPs. However, he upgraded to full participation Wednesday, suggesting he's moved past his foot injury in time to suit up Thursday night. Now that the 28-year-old has returned to full health, he's expected to serve as one of Denver's starting defensive ends.
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Broncos' Riley Moss: Making progress through knee injury
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Moss (knee) was listed as a limited participant on Tuesday's practice estimate.
Tuesday's session was a walkthrough, but it's the first time Moss has not been listed as a DNP since suffering an MCL injury against the Raiders in Week 12. Moss could return from a two-game absence and play against the Chargers on Thursday if he can practice in at least a limited capacity during Wednesday's session.
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Broncos' Cody Barton: Tallies eight tackles in win
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Barton recorded eight tackles (four solo) in the Broncos' win over the Colts on Sunday.
Barton has played 100 percent of the defensive snaps in 10 of the last 11 games and is now up to 90 tackles (44 solo), including 1.5 sacks, four pass breakups, including two interceptions, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery, which he returned for a touchdown back in Week 7 versus New Orleans.
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Broncos' Justin Strnad: Records nine tackles in win
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Strnad recorded nine tackles (two solo) in Denver's win over the Colts on Sunday.
Strnad played a season-high 93 percent of the defensive snaps against Indianapolis and matched his season best with the nine tackles, which he's done three times. On the year, Strnad has 63 tackles (40 solo), including 3.0 sacks, four QB hits and three pass breakups.
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Broncos' Nik Bonitto: Records another defensive TD in win
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Bonitto recorded five tackles (three solo), including 0.5 sacks, in Denver's win over the Colts on Sunday.
Bonitto also scored a defensive touchdown for the second straight game after he picked off a lateral on a trick play from the Colts and took it 50 yards to the house in the fourth quarter. On the season, Bonitto has 41 tackles (28 solo), including 11.5 sacks, two forced fumbles, one interception and one fumble recovery in what has been a breakout year for the third-year edge rusher.
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Broncos' Brandon Jones: Piles up nine tackles in win
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Jones recorded nine tackles (eight solo) and three pass breakups, including one interception, in the Broncos' win over the Colts on Sunday.
Jones played 93 percent of the defensive snaps against Indianapolis, and his three pass breakups marked a new season best. His second-quarter interception on an Anthony Richardson deep shot to Alec Pierce was Jones' third pick of the year. On the season, Jones has a career high 91 tackles (63 solo) and nine pass breakups, including the three interceptions.
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Broncos' Riley Moss: Estimated as DNP on Monday
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Moss (knee) was listed as a non-participant on Monday's estimated practice report, Zac Stevens of TheDNVR.com reports.
Moss has missed the Broncos' last two games, and now Denver has a short week ahead of Thursday night's game versus the Chargers. Kris Abrams-Draine got the start opposite Patrick Surtain against Indianapolis with Moss sidelined and would likely be in line for another start should Moss need to miss a third straight contest.
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Broncos' D.J. Jones: Listed as DNP on Monday
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Jones (finger) was listed as a non-participant on Monday's estimated practice report, Zac Stevens of TheDNVR.com reports.
Jones injured his finger in Sunday's win over the Colts and was unable to return to the game. Malcolm Roach filled in with extra snaps in the middle of Denver's defensive line with Jones out. The Broncos have a short week ahead of Thursday night's date with the Chargers.
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Broncos' John Franklin-Myers: Estimated as DNP on Monday
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Franklin-Myers (foot) was listed as a non-participant on Monday's estimated practice report, Zac Stevens of TheDNVR.com reports.
The veteran defensive lineman was apparently injured in Sunday's win over the Colts, as he played just 32 percent of the defensive snaps, his lowest mark since Week 2. Franklin-Myers has started 13 of 14 games he's appeared in this season, logging 36 tackles (17 solo), including 5.5 sacks.
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Broncos' Patrick Surtain: Estimated as full participant
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Surtain (ankle) was listed as a full participant on Monday's estimated practice report, Zac Stevens of TheDNVR.com reports.
Surtain was injured late in Sunday's win over the Colts after he intercepted Anthony Richardson and took a hit to the side of the leg. His full participation estimation would suggest he avoided any sort of serious injury, and Surtain should be good to go for Thursday night's divisional clash with the Chargers.
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Broncos' Patrick Surtain: Dealing with minor ankle sprain
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Surtain sustained a sprained ankle during Sunday's game versus the Colts, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
The injury is not believed to be severe, leaving open the possibility Surtain will be able to play Thursday against the Chargers. His name will be one to watch for when the Broncos release their official injury reports in the days leading up to that contest.
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Broncos' Patrick Surtain: Hurts ankle following INT
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Surtain exited Sunday's game against the Colts with an ankle injury and is questionable to return, Zac Stevens of TheDNVR.com reports.
Surtain picked off Anthony Richardson in the fourth quarter and took a low hit from Josh Downs at the end of the play. Prior to leaving, Surtain recorded one tackle (one solo) and two pass breakups, including the one interception.
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Broncos' D.J. Jones: Exits with finger injury
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Jones exited Sunday's game against the Colts with a finger injury and is doubtful to return, Parker Gabriel of The Denver Post reports.
Prior to exiting in the second half, Jones recorded three tackles (one solo) in the box score. Malcolm Roach is the next man up on the interior of Denver's defensive line.
