Week 7 of the 2024 NFL season is here. Per usual, we're keeping tabs on several key injuries throughout the league. Both the Denver Broncos and the New Orleans Saints are walking wounded into their "Thursday Night Football" matchup that marks the return of coach Sean Payton to the Caesars Superdome.
Broncos All-Pro cornerback Patrick Surtain II (concussion) is out as are the Saints' top two wide receivers in Chris Olave (oblique) and Rashid Shaheed (knee). However, a few superstars returned to practice fully on Wednesday, including new Jets wide receiver Davante Adams (hamstring) and Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb (knee). Below, you'll see each team's notable injury news from Wednesday's initial practice report this week.
Make sure you continue to check this page out as we'll be updating it. Denver Broncos (-2.5) at New Orleans Saints (Thursday) Broncos: CB Patrick Surtain II (concussion), T Alex Palczewski (ankle) OUT; OLB Baron Browning (foot), CB Damarri Mathis (ankle), OT Mike McGlinchey (knee) QUESTIONABLE Saints: QB Derek Carr (oblique), WR Chris Olave (oblique), LB Pete Werner (hamstring), G Cesar Ruiz (knee) OUT; TE Taysom Hill (ribs) DOUBTFUL; C Lucas Patrick (chest), DT Khalen Saunders (back) QUESTIONABLE The Denver Broncos have ruled out Surtain II after he suffered a concussion in a 23-16 home loss against the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 6.
That's a big blow for Denver's defense. However, the Saints offense isn't packing the same early-season punch. Car.