Purcell (ribs) will play in Sunday's game against the Jets, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

The backup nose tackle missed the Broncos' Week 4 win over the Bears after suffering his injury during the team's Week 3 loss to the Dolphins. Purcell has two tackles in the three games in which he's played.

Purcell (ribs) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Bears.

EDGE Analysis

The 32-year-old missed the entire week of practice after suffering a rib injury during Denver's Week 3 loss to Miami, so it's no surprise he's been ruled out this Sunday. Purcell is listed as the team's backup nose tackle and he's only recorded two total tackles through three games, making this a relatively small loss for the Broncos' defense.

Purcell (ankle) is active for Sunday's matchup against Miami.

EDGE Analysis

Purcell didn't practice Wednesday or Thursday before logging a limited session Friday, so it's surprising to see the veteran cleared to suit up. He played a rotational role during the first two games of the campaign and figures to see around 20 defensive snaps versus the Dolphins.

Purcell signed with the Broncos on Thursday after being released by the team on Tuesday, Aric DiLalla of the team's official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

The move corresponds with cornerback K'Waun Williams, safety P.J. Locke and tackle Alex Palczewski being placed on injured reserve. Purcell played in all 17 games last season for the Broncos where he registered 45 tackles (21 solo) and 1.5 sacks.

The Broncos waived Purcell on Tuesday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

Purcell underwent knee surgery during the offseason and began training camp on the active/non-football injury list. However, he passed his physical last week and was activated by Denver. The 32-year-old couldn't secure a spot on the 53-man roster but will seek out opportunities elsewhere now that he's healthy.

Purcell (knee) passed his physical and was activated from the active/non-football injury list Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

EDGE Analysis

Purcell began training camp on the active/non-football injury list while rehabbing from offseason knee surgery, but it appears he's getting close to full strength with the regular season just over two weeks away. Despite batting the lingering knee issue, Purcell appeared in all 17 games last year and figures to garner a similar rotational role in 2023.

Purcell (knee) was placed on the active/non-football injury list Sunday, Mike Klis of 9News Denver reports.

EDGE Analysis

Purcell played through a knee injury last season and ended up undergoing minor offseason surgery to repair it. However, it appears the 32-year-old is still recovering from the procedure, which also forced him to miss OTAs earlier this spring. He will be eligible to return once he can pass a physical.

Purcell is being held out of OTAs as he recovers from minor offseason knee surgery, Mike Klis of 9News Denver reports.

EDGE Analysis

Purcell appeared in all 17 games for the Broncos last season, so it's unlikely his offseason procedure will cause him to miss much time, although it's not yet clear if he'll be available at the start of training camp. When healthy, Purcell should play a significant role in the team's defensive line rotation.

Purcell (knee) will play in Sunday's Week 8 game versus the Jaguars.

EDGE Analysis

Purcell was limited this week at practice while nursing a hamstring issue, but he was able to log a full session Friday and is ready to go for Sunday's contest. The defensive tackle matched his season high with five tackles in Week 7 against the Jets, and he is now up to 22 total tackles -- including 1.5 sacks -- on the campaign over seven games.

Purcell recorded five solo tackles and one sack during Sunday's 11-10 win over the 49ers.

EDGE Analysis

Purcell chased Jimmy Garoppolo out of the back of the end zone in the third quarter to notch his first sack of the campaign and a pivotal safety for the Broncos. It was the undrafted defensive tackle's third-career sack across seven seasons.