Welker is among the players on track to be reinstated, assuming the NFL's revised drug policy is approved, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. With that in mind, Schefter adds that the new policy seems likely to be approved in the next 24 hours. In that event, Welker would be a candidate to suit up against the Seahawks on Sunday.

Welker (suspension) will not play Sunday against the Chiefs, according to the Denver Post. With no formal agreement in place in advance of Saturday's deadline for 53-man rosters to be set for games played on Sunday, Welker's status is on hold for now, pending further movement toward the league implementing a revised drug policy that would result in the wideout's reinstatement.

Though the NFL Players Association has voted in favor of a revised drug policy that would reportedly result in Welker's reinstatement, per ESPN.com, the agreement is not yet finalized, according to NFL.com. While the deal hasn't been finalized, a statement released by the NFL Players Association suggested that things continue to move in that direction. "The Board of Player Representatives gave the NFLPA authority to complete new drug policies with the League consistent with detailed term sheets the players reviewed," according to the statement. "We hope to have final agreements, including effective date for players with adjusted discipline, very soon." Welker's potential availability for Sunday's game against the Chiefs thus remains unclear.

With the NFL Players Association having voted to accept the NFL's revised drug policy, Welker is eligible to return from his suspension, according to ESPN.com. Meanwhile, the Denver Post, notes that the wideout won't be officially cleared to play until the NFL finalizes the agreement, an outcome that is expected on Saturday. Moreover, while Welker could return to the field as soon as Sunday against the Chiefs, it's still possible that the wideout could be held out of the contest, given the considerable practice time he has missed of late.

Welker could see his suspension cut short if the the NFL and NFL Players Association agree to a new drug policy on Friday, NFL.com's Ian Rapoport reports. The vote is far from guaranteed to pass, but if a resolution is reached, it sounds like Welker would be vindicated and able to suit up Sunday against the Chiefs. It sounds as if the agreement specifically addresses amphetamine use -- the classification of drug that Welker tested positive for this offseason. The Broncos made last-minute preparations to clear a spot on their 53-man roster in case Welker's suspension is lifted, suggesting that it's at least a possibility. Little is known about how close the two sides actually are to a deal, however, so don't rush the slot receiver into fantasy lineups just yet. Additionally, the tweet from Rapoport fails to mention how (if at all) the new policy would affect players such as Cleveland's Josh Gordon

The release of wideout Nathan Palmer leaves the Broncos' active roster with 52 players, which would allow for a potential move in the event that Welker's suspension for violating the league's policy on performance-enhancing drugs be reduced in the coming days, ESPN.com reports. The Broncos are thus keeping their options open in the event that negotiations between the NFL and NFL Players Association yield a favorable outcome for Welker, who served the first game of his four-game suspension this past Sunday.

The NFL and the NFL players' union did not reach an agreement that would modify the sport's drug policies and potentially could result in a reduced or overturned suspension for Welker in time to impact his suspension for Week 1, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports. Welker was suspended by the NFL for the first four games of the season for testing positive for a banned performance-enhancing substance. The new drug agreement between the NFL and its union would reportedly move amphetamines from a PED violation to a drug of abuse violation and reduce penalities, which could potentially open the door for a reduction in Welker's suspension. The two sides may reach a deal this week, but the odds of Welker serving less than his current four-game suspension would be surprising.

The Washington Post suggests via a source that it is "possible" that Welker's recent suspension could be affected by a potential agreement between the NFL and its players' union to modify the league's drug policies. Welker was suspended by the NFL for the first four games of the season for testing positive for a banned performance-enhancing substance. The Post report further suggests that such an agreement would likely need to be in place before Sunday's games in order for any modifications to Welker's suspension to be considered. We'll monitor the situation, but with all the variables in play here, a potential reduction in Welker's suspension would be a surprising outcome.

Welker, who will be suspended for the first four games of the regular season for violating the NFL's policy on performance enhancing substances, will be eligible to return to the Broncos' active roster on Oct. 6, ESPN.com reports. With the Broncos having a Week 4 bye, Welker's first game action won't come until Week 6, by which time he should be well past the concussion that had previously clouded his Week 1 availability. In the meantime, the Denver Post suggests that the Broncos are expected to fill the void created by Welker's absence with some combination of receivers Andre Caldwell and rookie Cody Latimer, as well as tight end Jacob Tamme, who can be used in the slot.

Despite a report from the Denver Post on Tuesday stating that the Broncos' are preparing as if Welker (suspension) will play Week 1, the suspension has been finalized and will take effect immediately, forcing Welker to miss the first four games of the season, NFL.com's Chris Wesseling reports. The report from the Post's Mike Klis stated that the Broncos do not expect to be without Welker for the Week 1 matchup against Indianapolis, but as expected, there doesn't seem to be any validity to this stance by the team, as other reporters besides just Wesseling were quick to cite their own reports that shot down any notion that Welker would play Sunday. This is probably for the best, as Welker was still recovering from a concussion and should be able to return closer to full health following his suspension.