Pat Bryant injury news: Broncos give scary update after star WR's concussion vs Bills

The Broncos were dealt another setback at wide receiver early in their divisional-round matchup with the Buffalo Bills.

Published on: Jan 18, 2026, 03:33:44 IST

By Yash Nitish Bajaj

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The Broncos were dealt another setback at wide receiver early in their divisional-round matchup with the Buffalo Bills. The issue surfaced on Denver’s opening offensive drive, when Pat Bryant took a hit that left him shaken up and forced him off the field. Although Bryant was able to walk to the sideline on his own, he was later evaluated by the medical staff.

Pat Bryant #13 of the Denver Broncos is carted off the field during the fourth quarter against the Jacksonville Jaguars (Getty Images via AFP)

Pat Bryant injury update

The Broncos ultimately ruled Bryant out for the remainder of the game after he was diagnosed with a concussion. The WR was initially examined in the medical tent as trainers worked to assess his condition.

Denver Broncos depth chart

Offense

WR: Marvin Mims Jr., Troy Franklin

LT: Garett Bolles, Frank Crum

LG: Ben Powers, Alex Palczewski

C: Alex Forsyth, Sam Mustipher

RG: Quinn Meinerz, Alex Palczewski

RT: Mike McGlinchey, Frank Crum

TE: Evan Engram, Adam Trautman, Nate Adkins

WR: Courtland Sutton, Pat Bryant*, Lil’Jordan Humphrey

RB: RJ Harvey*, Tyler Badie, Jaleel McLaughlin

FB: Adam Prentice

QB: Bo Nix, Jarrett Stidham, Sam Ehlinger

Defense

DE: Zach Allen, Jordan Jackson

NT: D.J. Jones, Malcolm Roach

DE: John Franklin-Myers, Eyioma Uwazurike, Sai’vion Jones*

SLB: Jonathon Cooper, Jonah Elliss

WLB: Nik Bonitto, Dondrea Tillman, Que Robinson*

ILB: Alex Singleton, Jordan Turner

ILB: Dre Greenlaw, Justin Strnad

LCB: Pat Surtain II, Jahdae Barron*, Reese Taylor

RCB: Riley Moss, Kris Abrams-Draine

NCB: Ja’Quan McMillian, Jahdae Barron*

S: Talanoa Hufanga, JL Skinner

S: P.J. Locke, Devon Key

Special Teams

PK: Wil Lutz

KO: Wil Lutz

P: Jeremy Crawshaw*

H: Jeremy Crawshaw*

LS: Mitchell Fraboni

KR: Marvin Mims Jr., Jaleel McLaughlin, Tyler Badie

PR: Marvin Mims Jr., Riley Moss

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Yash Nitish Bajaj
Yash Bajaj is a Chief Content Producer with a strong foundation in US coverage, digital strategy, and audience-focused storytelling. As part of the US Desk at Hindustan Times, he covers a wide range of topics - from American politics to sports (NFL, NBA, derbies, MLB and more). Before joining Hindustan Times, Yash served as Deputy News Editor at Times Now, where he oversaw international coverage and led a team of six. In this role, he significantly expanded global traffic through strategic planning, SEO-driven content execution, and meticulous trend tracking across platforms. He is experienced in managing high-pressure breaking-news shifts, coordinating live coverage, and building newsroom systems that improve speed, accuracy, and reach. Prior to Times Now, Yash held a position at Opoyi, where he headed the Sports and US news team. He developed broad editorial strategies, guided reporters across multiple beats, and played a key role in recruiting and training new talent. His responsibilities also extended to social media management and experimenting with innovative content formats. A passionate NFL fan, Yash is a die-hard supporter of the Cincinnati Bengals and has followed Joe Burrow closely since his college days at LSU. Whether breaking down top players' latest performance, analyzing team performances, or tracking roster moves, he brings the same dedication and sharp storytelling to his sports coverage as he does to American politics and breaking news. When he’s not writing, Yash can often be found watching games or debating the latest NFL storylines with fellow fans. Yash holds a Bachelor of Mass Media (Journalism) from HR College, Mumbai University. His interests extend well beyond the newsroom: he is an enthusiastic explorer of AI tools, a movie buff with an ever-growing watchlist, and someone who enjoys unraveling conspiracy theories for fun.Read More

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