Broncos defensive lineman John Franklin-Myers misses practice with knee injury

Add another key defensive starter to the Broncos list of nagging ailments Defensive lineman John Franklin-Myers didn t practice Wednesday with a knee injury according to the gang s injury document Franklin-Myers wasn t seen at all Wednesday a sudden maturation after he played snaps in Week on Sunday against the Titans A source informed The Denver Post that Franklin-Myers released the knee injury to staff on Monday He recorded one tackle with one pressure and one QB hurry against Tennessee per Pro Football Focus Even with fellow defensive lineman Malcolm Roach on short-term injured reserve the Broncos still have plenty of depth on the evolving roster if Franklin-Myers is limited through the rest of the week Reserve linemen Jordan Jackson and Eyioma Uwazurike played a combined snaps Sunday after both putting together strong training camps and rookie third-rounder Sai vion Jones was designated inactive No Greenlaw updates Elsewhere veteran linebacker Dre Greenlaw still continues to be limited with a quad injury after missing his fourth straight practice Wednesday The free-agent addition s status is a key point for Denver this week as head coach Sean Payton affirmed the association s linebackers will be fundamental in coverage Sunday against Indianapolis rookie tight end Tyler Warren Payton hinted Monday that fans would see Greenlaw sooner than later The Broncos still haven t put Greenlaw on injured reserve seeming to indicate his status is week-to-week When solicited about the lack of IR designation Wednesday Payton declared he didn t have an update but added the linebacker was making good progress Related Articles Burnham Yard announcement exciting for Broncos QB Bo Nix HC Sean Payton La Alma Lincoln Park residents weigh new Broncos stadium at Burnham Yard It s going to change everything Denver Water may not need land near Burnham Yard under deal with Broncos Keeler Broncos won t just be playing in Super Bowls Thanks to Burnham Yard we ll be hosting them Burnham Yard Broncos stadium reaction Elected representatives applaud largely private funding plan Engram practices In a dash of good injury news tight end Evan Engram was back at practice Wednesday after missing much of the second half against the Titans with a calf injury He was still designated as limited not a full participant on the association s injury record and was seen working on a side field after a couple of initial periods of practice Practice-squad cornerback Reese Taylor also suited up for practice Wednesday for the first time since training camp Want more Broncos news Sign up for the Broncos Insider to get all our NFL analysis