Drew Sanders’ Absence Sparks Questions Amid Sean Payton’s Optimism
Drew Sanders’ name echoed through the halls of the Denver Broncos headquarters this week, marking the first mention of the linebacker in months. The third-year player has been sidelined for the entire season, nursing a foot injury sustained early during training camp.
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On Wednesday, the Broncos reported positive developments for cornerback Patrick Surtain II and linebacker Alex Singleton, both of whom returned to practice. However, the absence of Sanders from the practice report raised eyebrows. There had been some hope that the Broncos would initiate Sanders’ return from injured reserve as they exited their bye week, but it appears he is not yet ready to take the field.
Despite the lack of immediate progress, head coach Sean Payton remains optimistic about Sanders’ potential return this season. This contrasts sharply with the situation of running back J.K. Dobbins, who was placed on injured reserve ahead of Week 11.
Monitoring Sanders’ Recovery
Payton relies on insights from Beau Lowery, the Broncos’ Vice President of Player Health and Performance, to gauge the status of players on injured reserve like Sanders. “It’s going to be later, but yes. We monitor the progress,” Payton stated on Wednesday. “Beau goes through the report. I don’t have the game, and honestly, the same can be said with Dobbins.”
As the Broncos look to regain their footing, the timeline for Sanders’ return remains uncertain. His absence continues to leave fans and analysts speculating about the impact it might have on the team’s performance moving forward.
The Broncos will undoubtedly keep a close watch on Sanders’ recovery as they navigate the remainder of the season, hoping to integrate him back into the lineup sooner rather than later.
