The Denver Broncos will be missing two key players when they go on the road to face the Las Vegas Raiders this weekend.
The Broncos have ruled out starting defensive tackle D.J. Jones (ankle) and blocking tight end Nate Adkins (knee) for Week 14. This will mark the fifth straight game that Adkins has missed, and Denver only has two healthy tight ends — Evan Engram and Adam Trautman — remaining on the active roster.
Jones, who has started 10 games this season, injured his ankle during a 27-26 win over the Washington Commanders on Sunday Night Football in Week 13. The next man up on Sunday will likely be Malcolm Roach. The Broncos also have Eyioma Uwazurike, Jordan Jackson and rookie Sai’vion Jones to provide additional depth on the defensive line.
Elsewhere on the injury front, defensive lineman Zach Allen (calf) and wide receiver Pat Bryant (hamstring) were cleared to play against Las Vegas. Outside linebacker Jonah Elliss (hamstring) and cornerback Reese Taylor (chest) have been cleared to play. Denver’s complete Friday injury report can be seen below.
Sunday’s game (2:05 p.m. MT) will be regionally televised on CBS (view the TV broadcast map).
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