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NegativeInjuryNov 6, 2026
Wide receiver Pat Bryant (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday but was a full participant for the third consecutive day. His 21-day return-to-practice window opened this week; the Broncos must activate him from injured reserve on Saturday to make him eligible to play. He has not played since Week 4 against the 49ers.PositiveRoleNov 6, 2026
Second-year wide receiver expected to be activated from injured reserve tomorrow; described as a major boost to the Broncos' offense who will give quarterback Bo Nix yet another talented pass-catcher to target against the Panthers. His activation necessitated the procedural release of Taylor Rapp to open a roster spot.PositiveInjuryNov 6, 2026
Head coach Sean Payton announced that wide receiver Pat Bryant has progressed enough to play on Sunday against the Carolina Panthers and will be removed from the injured reserve list. Bryant progressed from limited participation Wednesday to full participation Thursday and Friday, clearing the path for his return from an ankle injury.PositiveInjuryNov 6, 2026
Wide receiver has been very good but has been on the injured reserve, limiting his availability and contributing to the Broncos' depth concerns at the position.NegativeInjuryNov 5, 2026
Pat Bryant maintained full participation throughout the week with an ankle injury, indicating he is healthy and available for the Panthers game.PositiveDepth ChartNov 4, 2026
Wide receiver Pat Bryant was designated to return from injured reserve and participated fully in Wednesday practice; he could play as early as Sunday against the Carolina Panthers.PositiveRoleNov 4, 2026
If Pat Bryant returns Sunday, he will rejoin the Broncos offense as the WR3 alongside starters Jaylen Waddle and Courtland Sutton. The source emphasizes that Bryant was the star of training camp and was expected to have a large role in the Broncos' offense this season, and before his injury, he was beginning to show signs of that promise. The Broncos are currently 6-2 and the number 2 seed in the AFC after a big win vs. the Chiefs, entering a favorable stretch of games. The addition of Bryant should give them a big second-half boost.PositiveInjuryNov 4, 2026
Pat Bryant, Denver's second-year WR, has been designated to return from injured reserve after suffering an ankle injury in the 49ers loss and missing four games. He returned to practice on November 4, 2026, and is trending toward playing Sunday vs. Carolina Panthers. Before the injury, Bryant was the star of training camp with an expected large role in the Broncos offense and showed early signs of that promise, recording 9 receptions for 133 yards and 1 touchdown through 4 games (left midway through the 4th). The source notes the ankle injury looked worse than it ended up being and that if he returns at 100%, he could provide a big boost to the Broncos' passing game moving forward.NegativeInjuryNov 3, 2026
Bryant suffered an ankle injury in Week 4 against the 49ers and is expected to miss a few weeks; he was placed on injured reserve Friday.NegativeInjuryNov 2, 2026
Placed on injured reserve with ankle injury; Broncos WR out of fantasy consideration.NegativeInjuryNov 2, 2026
Pat Bryant is on injured reserve with an ankle injury, sidelining him from fantasy lineups.NegativeInjuryNov 2, 2026
Pat Bryant is on injured reserve with an ankle injury.NegativeValueNov 2, 2026
Pat Bryant is rostered in less than 50 percent of Yahoo leagues and listed as an early waiver wire option at wide receiver.PositiveInjuryNov 1, 2026
Wide receiver is active and available for Week 8 matchup against the Chiefs.NegativeInjuryOct 28, 2026
Bryant suffered an ankle injury in Week 4 and is reportedly expected to miss "a few weeks"; he was placed on injured reserve Friday. Troy Franklin and Marvin Mims appear to be the next men up in Bryant's absence, though the team could use a "sum of all parts" mentality to bridge his absence, considering historical trends. Alpha wide receiver Jaylen Waddle would be the primary beneficiary.NegativeInjuryOct 20, 2026
Bryant suffered an ankle injury in Week 4 loss to the 49ers and is expected to miss "a few weeks." He was placed on injured reserve Friday. Troy Franklin and Marvin Mims appear to be the next men up in Bryant's absence, although the team could use a "sum of all parts" mentality to bridge his absence, considering historical trends. Alpha wide receiver Jaylen Waddle would be the primary beneficiary.NegativeInjuryOct 19, 2026
Broncos WR on injured reserve with ankle injury.NegativeInjuryOct 13, 2026
Pat Bryant suffered an ankle injury in Week 4 against the 49ers and is expected to miss "a few weeks." He was placed on injured reserve Friday.NegativeInjuryOct 9, 2026
Moved to short-term injured reserve; the source reports he was likely to miss four games, creating an opening for Lil'Jordan Humphrey to be signed to the active roster.NegativeInjuryOct 9, 2026
Wide receiver placed on short-term injured reserve by Denver Broncos ahead of Week 5.NegativeInjuryOct 9, 2026
Wide receiver Pat Bryant missed practice all week with an ankle injury and was placed on injured reserve by the Broncos; he must miss at least four games before becoming eligible to return to action.PositiveMatchupOct 9, 2026
Denver Broncos receiver Pat Bryant was the intended target of a Bo Nix pass that drew a controversial pass interference call on Los Angeles Rams cornerback Josh Wallace with 1:15 to play in the fourth quarter; the flag kept the Broncos' drive alive and led to the game-winning touchdown.NegativeInjuryOct 9, 2026
Denver Broncos placed WR Pat Bryant on short-term injured reserve due to ankle injury; he will miss the next four weeks and be eligible to return around midseason. The team initially considered avoiding IR but roster space needs (to call up Lil'Jordan Humphrey and cornerback help) forced the placement. Bryant had been one of the Broncos' more consistent offensive contributors with 9 catches for 133 yards and a touchdown through three and a half games.NegativeInjuryOct 9, 2026
Pat Bryant will be placed on injured reserve with an ankle injury sustained in last Sunday's loss to the 49ers; he will miss at least the next four games (Chargers, Seahawks, Cardinals, Chiefs). Broncos head coach Sean Payton initially said on Wednesday he didn't think Bryant would be placed on injured reserve, but the team changed its view of the injury by Friday.NegativeInjuryOct 8, 2026
Wide receiver Pat Bryant is expected to be out for a few weeks with an ankle injury, having not participated in practice Wednesday or Thursday.NegativeInjuryOct 7, 2026
WR Pat Bryant may be a candidate for injured reserve, though Head Coach Sean Payton indicated he does not believe that will be necessary at this time.PositiveInjuryOct 7, 2026
Pat Bryant's ankle injury looked severe on the tackle but he will not be placed on injured reserve; he should be back in action within the next four games, likely in the mix by Week 7.NegativeInjuryOct 7, 2026
Pat Bryant (WR, Denver Broncos) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Oct. 7, following an ankle injury suffered in Week 4. The source indicates there is a good chance he will miss time because of the injury, and fantasy players should not count on him playing in Week 5.NegativeInjuryOct 7, 2026
Another injury to Pat Bryant in Week 4 could mean an increased role for Courtland Sutton in the Broncos offense.NegativeRoleOct 7, 2026
Pat Bryant has arguably been more consistent than both Courtland Sutton and Jaylen Waddle, the top two receivers on Denver's depth chart, despite being third on the chart. However, Bryant should be reserved in all fantasy leagues until he can return and prove his health in a full game without any setbacks.PositiveInjuryOct 7, 2026
Denver Broncos WR Pat Bryant (ankle) received good news after undergoing an MRI on Tuesday, Oct. 6; he avoided a worst-case scenario and his injury is expected to be short-term. The 23-year-old had managed 42+ receiving yards in three of four games with multiple catches in three of those outings and scored a TD in Week 3, demonstrating consistent production before the injury.NegativeInjuryOct 6, 2026
Per Adam Schefter, the source expects Pat Bryant may not play in the upcoming week and guesses he could be placed on injured reserve, though less certain than Surtain.NegativeInjuryOct 6, 2026
Bryant suffered an ankle injury in Week 4 and is expected to miss "a few weeks." Troy Franklin and Marvin Mims appear to be the next men up in his absence, though the team could use a "sum of all parts" mentality to bridge his absence. Alpha wide receiver Jaylen Waddle would be the primary beneficiary.NegativeInjuryOct 6, 2026
Pat Bryant suffered an ankle injury in Sunday's loss to the 49ers and is expected to miss some time, creating a potential depth opportunity at wide receiver for the Broncos.PositiveRoleOct 6, 2026
Pat Bryant is the best wide receiver on the Broncos currently, running gorgeous routes and constantly making plays for the team. The source would prefer he get a good share of Sutton's targets and hopes he gets his ankle right soon, as the offense needs him.NegativeUsageOct 6, 2026
Bryant played 24 snaps (36% of offensive snaps) at wide receiver in the game against San Francisco.PositiveInjuryOct 6, 2026
WR Pat Bryant received good news from his MRI following an ankle injury; the Broncos avoided worst-case scenario and his absence is expected to be short-term.NegativeInjuryOct 5, 2026
WR Pat Bryant suffered a short-term ankle injury in Week 4 loss to the 49ers.PositiveInjuryOct 5, 2026
Wide receiver Pat Bryant suffered a sprained ankle with his knee/ankle bending awkwardly, requiring him to be carted off the field. However, the source confirms he will miss only a few weeks due to the short-term nature of the injury, which is described as great news given the initial severity of the appearance. Bryant has become one of the more productive and consistent pass catchers on the Denver Broncos.NegativeInjuryOct 5, 2026
Broncos WR is expected to miss a few weeks with an ankle injury.NegativeInjuryOct 5, 2026
Wide receiver Pat Bryant suffered a sprained ankle in the second half of Sunday's loss to the 49ers and is expected to miss a few weeks with the injury, though he should return to contribute to the team.NegativeInjuryOct 5, 2026
Denver Broncos WR Pat Bryant suffered a sprained ankle during Sunday's loss to the 49ers and is expected to miss 'a few weeks' per Adam Schefter. The injury looked potentially serious on replay, but was confirmed to not be season-ending. Bryant was carted off the field and will likely miss at least the upcoming games against the Chargers and Seahawks; short-term injured reserve status is pending.NegativeInjuryOct 5, 2026
The source reports Bryant suffered a knee injury after making a big play and had to be carted off the field. While it doesn't sound season-ending, he will miss time. This is a significant setback as Bryant was positioned to be stock up and more involved moving forward.NegativeInjuryOct 5, 2026
Suffered a severe ankle injury in Week 5 game vs. San Francisco 49ers when his ankle was wrenched the wrong way; while may not be season-ending, he will certainly miss more than a few weeks.NegativeInjuryOct 5, 2026
Broncos wide receiver Pat Bryant left Sunday's loss with an injury; exact nature and severity unknown pending further evaluation.NegativeInjuryOct 5, 2026
Wide receiver Pat Bryant was carted off the field in the third quarter with an apparent leg injury during the Broncos' game against the 49ers on October 4, 2026, as part of a significant injury wave for Denver's offense and defense.NegativeInjuryOct 5, 2026
Was carted off the field with what appeared to be a bad leg injury; status unknown as of the source publication.NegativeInjuryOct 4, 2026
Second-year wide receiver Pat Bryant was carted off the field late in the third quarter with an ankle injury after making a chain-moving first down grab. The source describes Bryant as an emerging player who has made big plays for Denver this season, and his loss is a significant blow to an already struggling aerial attack.NegativeRoleOct 4, 2026
Bryant found a soft spot in the zone and gained 30 yards on a play where Upton Stout got lost in coverage, helping Denver move down the field late in the game.NegativeInjuryOct 4, 2026
Pat Bryant made a huge 30-yard catch and run but suffered a serious injury requiring him to be carted off the field. The injury is characterized as serious.NegativeInjuryOct 4, 2026
Bryant was carted off the field in the third quarter of the Broncos' 24-14 loss to the 49ers and joined the locker room with an injury; his status for Week 5 against the Chargers is uncertain.NegativeInjuryOct 4, 2026
Pat Bryant was carted off the field during the Week 4 game against the 49ers, part of a series of injuries affecting the Broncos.NegativeInjuryOct 4, 2026
Wide receiver Pat Bryant suffered a leg injury late in the third quarter against the 49ers and was carted off the field, adding to Denver's injury woes that included cornerbacks Patrick Surtain and Riley Moss II being ruled out earlier in the game.PositiveUsageOct 4, 2026
Bryant caught a pass for a first down on one third-down play, then was targeted again on third down for a 30-yard gain across midfield; he went down hard on the second play and appeared to have a potential leg injury, but the offense continued moving the ball into 49ers territory.NegativeInjuryOct 4, 2026
Wide receiver Pat Bryant was carted off the field at the end of a 31-yard gain in the third quarter against the 49ers; the injury appeared to be lower body in nature, though the Broncos had not announced his official status at the time of reporting.NegativeInjuryOct 4, 2026
Denver wide receiver Pat Bryant was injured late in the third quarter on a tackle and had to be carted off the field with an apparent lower leg injury.NegativeInjuryOct 4, 2026
Denver wide receiver Pat Bryant was injured late in the third quarter on a tackle and had to be carted off the field with an apparent lower leg injury.NegativeRoleOct 3, 2026
The source identifies Pat Bryant as one of the pass catchers available to Bo Nix when the ball isn't going to Waddle or Sutton, emphasizing the importance of spreading the ball around to keep defenses honest.PositiveMatchupOct 1, 2026
Broncos receiver Pat Bryant benefited from a defensive pass interference call against Rams cornerback Josh Wallace on a game-deciding play; the source notes Wallace used his forearm to shove Bryant as the pass was arriving, suggesting the call was justified.PositiveValueOct 1, 2026
At $4,200 DraftKings salary for Week 4, Bryant is a play for the Broncos against the 49ers. The source doesn't love anyone after the top four wide receivers but wants to chase with someone super talented who should have a big role. Bryant's snap count rose over the last two weeks despite inconsistent results. The 49ers secondary is gettable, and the game has a decently high 47.5 over/under. The 49ers have allowed just 28.3 yards per game to WR1s but 59.7 to WR2s, suggesting opportunity for a secondary receiver.NegativeRoleOct 1, 2026
Denver Broncos wide receiver Pat Bryant was involved in the controversial pass interference call against Josh Wallace in Week 3 Sunday Night Football. Bryant admitted he sold the contact "just enough" to help secure the flag, though he also acknowledged that Wallace gave him "a little nudge." The NFL later told Sean McVay the call should not have been made.NegativeUsageOct 1, 2026
Bryant caught both of his targets on Sunday for 44 yards and a touchdown against the Rams. He acknowledged that he 'sold it just enough' on a controversial pass interference call, admitting he exaggerated contact to draw the flag.NegativeMatchupOct 1, 2026
Broncos receiver Pat Bryant acknowledged he 'sold' the pass interference call against Rams cornerback Josh Wallace in Week 3 SNF, admitting he exaggerated contact to draw the flag; Bryant stated 'I did sell it just enough to get the flag' and noted 'He definitely gave me a little nudge that I felt. I felt like I couldn't get the ball, so it was either the ball or the call,' adding that using defensive contact to draw flags is common practice in the league.NegativeMatchupSep 30, 2026
Broncos wide receiver Pat Bryant made contact with Rams cornerback Josh Wallace on the play that drew the controversial pass interference flag; Bryant also flopped to sell the call, and could have been flagged for offensive pass interference himself. The contact was the kind that frequently goes un-called in the NFL.NegativeMatchupSep 30, 2026
Bryant was the Broncos receiver on the play where Rams cornerback Josh Wallace was called for pass interference; upon replay, it appeared offensive pass interference should have been called on Bryant instead of defensive pass interference on Wallace.NegativeRoleSep 30, 2026
2025 third-round pick admitted to selling a pass interference call against the Rams in Week 3, saying 'I did sell it just enough' despite feeling a nudge from the defender; the controversial flag helped the Broncos secure a victory and dropped the Rams to 1-2.NegativeRoleSep 30, 2026
Broncos WR Pat Bryant was targeted on a crucial sideline pass late in the game against the Rams; he drew a pass interference flag on Josh Wallace after feeling contact on his back. Bryant acknowledged he exaggerated the contact to sell the penalty, stating "It was a little pass interference. I did sell it just enough to get the flag. He definitely gave me a little nudge that I felt. I felt like I couldn't get the ball, so it was either the ball or the call." The flag set up Bo Nix's game-winning touchdown, demonstrating Bryant's involvement in high-leverage situations.NegativeMatchupSep 29, 2026
Broncos receiver Pat Bryant was shoved by Rams defensive back Josh Wallace just before the ball arrived in a critical late-game situation; the source determined that Wallace's contact restricted Bryant's opportunity to make the catch, meeting pass interference criteria; Bryant's subsequent flop reaction, while exaggerated, did not negate the fact that he was shoved and prevented from making the play.PositiveUsageSep 29, 2026
Pat Bryant absolutely slayed and should get more targets. His touchdown catch was not easy to make, and he went up and got the score. He bailed the team out of a 2nd and 20 with a crossing route wide open for a huge gain. He also had his defender beat on an out route on the final drive and drew a pass interference flag late in the game.NegativeRoleSep 29, 2026
Pat Bryant has the only touchdown catch among Denver's wide receiver group, indicating limited but present offensive involvement in the Broncos' passing game despite overall first-half offensive struggles.PositiveBreakoutSep 29, 2026
Bryant has always had talent but hasn't broken out until potentially now. He caught 2 passes for 44 yards and scored his first TD of the season against the Rams. With Marvin Mims still out, Bryant was on the field for a season-high 47 snaps, suggesting increased opportunity; FAAB bid $3.PositiveRoleSep 29, 2026
Pat Bryant, a second-year receiver, expressed confidence in the Broncos' ability to execute comebacks, saying the team has been in these situations before and nobody flinched at halftime down 16-0. He emphasized that the team knows its mistakes, corrects them, and performs when needed, suggesting a mature, composed approach to adversity.PositiveRoleSep 28, 2026
Wide receiver highlighted by Sean Payton for strong hands away from his body and ability to high-point contested catches; Payton noted Bryant 'has real good hands away from his body' and 'high points the two-point play' despite tight coverage, with good run-after-catch ability demonstrated in training camp and the game against the Rams.NegativeValueSep 28, 2026
Bryant is listed as a risky flex option at San Francisco (8% rostered) on the Week 4 waiver wire.NegativeValueSep 28, 2026
8% rostered; listed as a dart-throw flex option.NegativeRoleSep 28, 2026
Bryant is listed as a dart-throw flex option at 8% rostered, indicating speculative, low-probability value.PositiveRoleSep 28, 2026
Bryant caught a touchdown, converted a two-point conversion, and made a 39-yard catch-and-run late in the fourth quarter that put the Broncos in scoring position. The source notes every time he was targeted he came down with the ball, and he also recovered a J.K. Dobbins fumble to keep the Rams from converting a turnover. The source suggests his performance signals bigger things ahead for the talented second-year wide receiver.NegativeRoleSep 28, 2026
Bryant has solidified himself as the Broncos' WR3 with a 70 percent route rate through three games, but the team is hesitant to admit he's better than Courtland Sutton. Sutton's route rate sits at 90 percent and his 19 percent target share is comfortably ahead of Bryant's 11 percent. Bryant is a solid stash who could—and probably should—overtake Sutton this year, but that will take a while if it happens at all.PositiveUsageSep 28, 2026
Pat Bryant II caught a touchdown pass from Bo Nix in the Broncos' third-quarter comeback against the Rams in Week 3, part of back-to-back TD drives that helped Denver tie the game before the third quarter expired.PositiveBreakoutSep 28, 2026
Bryant was the star of the offensive side with 2 catches for 44 yards and 1 touchdown plus a two-point conversion. His touchdown got the Broncos on the board in the second half, his two-pointer tied the game at 16-16, and he had a crucial 39-yard catch-and-run on 2nd and 20 late in the 4th quarter to set up the game-winning touchdown. He also drew a controversial DPI call late to extend the Broncos' 4th quarter drive.