Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton announced that starting right tackle Mike McGlinchey will be placed on short-term injured reserve due to an MCL sprain, sidelining him for at least four games. His earliest return could be for the October 17 game against the New Orleans Saints.
McGlinchey sustained the injury during the final offensive play against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Young tackle Alex Palczewski will take his place for the next games.
In roster updates, the Broncos added linebacker Dondrea Tillman to the main squad and signed Andrew Farmer to the practice squad.