Broncos' Baron Browning: Officially goes on PUP list
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Browning (knee) was placed on the active/PUP list Sunday.
Browning had arthroscopic surgery to repair a partially torn meniscus earlier this offseason, and it was expected that he could start the season on the PUP list. It's still unclear if he'll be ready Week 1, but he'll be eligible to return to the field once he can pass a physical.
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Broncos' Baron Browning: Sheds injury designation
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Browning (back) was a full participant in practice Thursday.
Browning was unable to play in Sunday's loss to the Chiefs, but he should be good to go Week 18 against the Chargers. His ability to play should be a boost to the team's linebacker corps.
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Broncos' Baron Browning: Unable to suit up Sunday
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Browning (back) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Chiefs.
After missing the first two practices to open Week 17 prep before logging a limited session Friday due to a back issue, Browning ultimately won't dress for Sunday's contest versus Kansas City. With six other Broncos' linebackers currently on injured reserve, Nik Bonitto, Alex Singleton, Josey Jewell and Jonathon Cooper are slated to start this weekend.
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Broncos' Baron Browning: Ready to play
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Browning (hip) is active Sunday against the Raiders, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.
Browning hasn't played since Week 7 against the Jets, but he'll now return to beef up the team's linebacker corps in a divisional matchup with Las Vegas. His return should be a boost to the entire defense Sunday.
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Broncos' Baron Browning: Unavailable for Week 8
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Browning (hip) has been ruled out for the Broncos' Week 8 matchup with the Jaguars.
Browning will miss Sunday's contest, but that doesn't come as a surprise considering he is expected to miss multiple weeks while nursing a hip injury. In his absence, Jonathan Cooper will likely step into a starting role at weakside linebacker.
Browning (hip) is expected to be sidelined for several weeks, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
Further testing on the injury Browning sustained in the Week 7 loss to the Jets revealed that a multi-week absence should be expected. The Broncos are scheduled to face the Jaguars in London on Sunday, and it remains to be seen whether Browning will even travel with the team for that game. Jonathan Cooper will likely be ticketed for an expanded role while Browning's sidelined.
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Broncos' Baron Browning: Thrust into starting role
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Browning is expected to enter the starting lineup with Randy Gregory (knee) on IR, Troy Renck of Denver7.com reports.
Browning looks set to start along Bradley Chubb while Aaron Patrick handles a backup role starting Thursday versus Indianapolis. Gregory is expected to miss between four and six weeks after undergoing knee surgery, making Browning an option worth monitoring in deep IDP formats.
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Broncos' Baron Browning: Enters COVID protocols
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Browning (illness) was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Friday, Ben Swanson of the Broncos' official site reports.
Browning tested positive for the virus, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports. With Stephen Weatherly, Jonathon Cooper and Bradley Chubb also on the COVID list, plus Kenny Young (concussion) questionable, the Broncos' linebacker depth will be tested Sunday against the Chargers.
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Broncos' Baron Browning: Questionable for Sunday
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Browning has been added to the injury report ahead of Sunday's matchup with the Raiders due to an illness, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official website reports.
Browning was a limited participant at Friday's practice due to his non-COVID-related illness. His status for Sunday will likely be determined by how he is feeling closer to kickoff.
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Broncos' Baron Browning: Records 10 tackles in loss
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Browning recorded 10 tackles (six solo) in Sunday's 15-10 loss to the Bengals.
Browning's 10 total tackles were a team-high in the contest, as well as being his most tackles in a game this season. The rookie linebacker is having a solid first season in Denver's defense. Browning will look to improve upon this impressive performance when the Broncos square off against the Raiders in Week 16.
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Broncos' Baron Browning: Records eight tackles
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Browning recorded eight tackles (seven solo) in the Broncos' 22-9 loss to the Chiefs.
Browning's eight total tackles for the Denver defense were second to only Kenny Young in the contest. Over his last two games, the rookie linebacker has 15 total tackles. With a Week 14 matchup against a struggling Lions offense, Browning has a good opportunity to play an impactful role on defense and improve upon his recent performance.
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Broncos' Baron Browning: Won't return Sunday
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Browning (back) has been ruled out of Sunday's game against the Eagles.
This doesn't come as much of a surprise since Browning came into the game questionable with a back injury and seemingly aggravated it early in the game. He'll have two weeks to get right with the Broncos on bye in Week 11.
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Broncos' Baron Browning: Will play Sunday
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Browning (back) is active for Sunday's game against the Eagles, Zac Stevens of TheDNVR.com reports.
Browning missed a practice earlier in the week, earning him an appearance on the injury report. Nevertheless, he'll give it a go on Sunday.
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Broncos' Baron Browning: Full participant in practice
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Browning (concussion) was listed as a full participant for the Broncos' practice Wednesday, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.
Browning first suffered his head injury in Week 6 against the Raiders. The linebacker was unable to suit up in Week 7, but he appears on track to play in Week 8 after logging a full practice Wednesday. Browning cleared concussion protocols earlier in the week and will be able to play against Washington on Sunday barring any setbacks.
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Broncos' Baron Browning: Ruled out for Week 7
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Browning (concussion) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Browns, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.
Browning exited Sunday's loss to the Raiders with a concussion, and he'll be unable to play following Denver's short week of practice. The 22-year-old has played mainly on special teams this year, so his absence shouldn't significantly impact the team's defensive plans.
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Broncos' Baron Browning: Evaluated for possible concussion
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Browning is being evaluated for a possible concussion suffered in Sunday's game against the Raiders.
Browning's return will be uncertain and everything will depend on the assessment by the medical staff. Micah Kiser could be a candidate to play some of his snaps in case Browning doesn't return to action.
