Broncos WR Pat Bryant sprained ankle vs. 49ers, expected to miss 'a few weeks'
Broncos wide receiver Pat Bryant sprained his ankle during Sunday's loss at San Francisco and is expected to miss a few weeks, per a source
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Broncos wide receiver Pat Bryant sprained his ankle during Sunday's loss at San Francisco and is now expected to miss "a few weeks," per a source. The injury adds to a Denver receiver group that has been searching for consistent production.
Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter): Broncos WR Pat Bryant sprained his ankle during Sunday’s loss at San Francisco, and now is expected to miss “a few weeks” per source.
Bryant had been working his way into the Broncos' rotation, giving the offense another downfield option. His absence for a few weeks will push more targets toward Denver's other pass catchers as the team looks to bounce back from the 24-14 loss.
The timing is notable: the Broncos are trying to find rhythm on offense, and losing a developing receiver for a multi-week stretch complicates that. Denver will monitor Bryant's recovery and hope the sprain heals on the shorter end of the timeline. The team's next stretch of games will test its receiver depth while Bryant is sidelined.