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Est. Return 1/17/2026
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Signed a four-year, $5.73 million contract with the Broncos in May of 2023.
Practice window opens
Sanders (foot) was designated to return from the injured reserve list Saturday, Mike Klis of 9News Denver reports.
ANALYSIS
Sanders, a 2023 third-round pick from Arkansas, was sidelined for the entire regular season due to a foot injury sustained in training camp. However, it now appears he could return for the Broncos' playoff run. If activated to the active roster prior to Denver's divisional-round matchup next weekend, Sanders will likely operate as one of the team's top reserve inside linebackers.
Sanders, a 2023 third-round pick from Arkansas, was sidelined for the entire regular season due to a foot injury sustained in training camp. However, it now appears he could return for the Broncos' playoff run. If activated to the active roster prior to Denver's divisional-round matchup next weekend, Sanders will likely operate as one of the team's top reserve inside linebackers.
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Return not imminent
Head coach Sean Payton said Wednesday that a return for Sanders (foot) "won't be soon," Parker Gabriel of The Denver Post reports.
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Placed on IR, designated to return
Sanders (foot) was placed on injured reserve with a designation to return Tuesday, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official website reports.
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Undergoes successful surgery
Sanders underwent successful foot surgery earlier this week, Zac Stevens of TheDNVR.com reports.
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Has torn ligament in foot
Sanders has a torn ligament in his foot, and not a torn tendon as originally feared, Luca Evans of The Denver Post reports.
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Set for extended absence
Sanders (foot) is not expected to return before the beginning of the regular season, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
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