ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — The injured reserve (IR) is much like a cemetery for an NFL roster. Often a grim, depressing “place” where players seasons typically go to die for the year, there is rarely any positivity coming from the daunting designation.
The Denver Broncos, however, are an exception to this in 2017.
Instead of the dreary designation that it is, the Broncos, led by John Elway’s mastery, are treating the IR as a waiting room, holding talent for the future.
At the beginning of the season, the IR seemed like the depressing place that is “should” be.