Broncos LB reverts to season-ending IR (but there's a workaround)
Broncos LB Levelle Bailey cleared waivers and reverted to the team's injured reserve list.
The Denver Broncos placed third-year linebacker Levelle Bailey on season-ending IR on Thursday due to a broken leg. Bailey cleared waivers on Friday and immediately reverted to the team's injured reserve list. However, there is a potential workaround as the Broncos could release Bailey from IR with an injury settlement, allowing him to join another club or return to Denver later in the season.
Currently, Bailey is on season-ending IR for the 2026 NFL campaign. The Broncos also signed veteran safety Taylor Rapp on Thursday to fill Bailey's spot on the 91-man offseason roster. Michael Deiter (quad), Matt Henningsen (Achilles), and Levelle Bailey (broken leg) are among the remaining backup linebackers for the club.
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