Risner (elbow) has earned high praise from new Broncos head coach Nathaniel Hackett during minicamp, Nick Kosmider of the Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Risner partially tore his UCL and ended last season on IR, but he appears to have moved past the issue and is playing well during minicamp. Now healthy, the 2019 second-round pick will look to reclaim his starting left guard spot during training camp.

The Broncos placed Risner (elbow) on injured reserve Wednesday, Aric DiLalla of the team's official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Risner will not suit up for Week 18's season finale after suffering a partial UCL tear in his elbow. He should make a full recovery in time for the offseason program, while Netane Muti stands to fill in at guard during Saturday's finale against Kansas City.

Risner (elbow) suffered a partial UCL tear but won't require surgery, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

Risner suffered the injury Sunday against the Chargers and it was already reported Monday that he'd be out for the season. Rapoport's update though gives an official diagnosis, plus the news of a three-to-four week recovery time.

Risner's season is over after he injured his elbow in Sunday's game against the Chargers, Zac Stevens of TheDNVR.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Risner got hurt early in Week 17, and it led to a premature end to his year. Netane Muti should play out the string in place of the 26-year-old.

Risner (elbow) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's contest against the Chargers.

EDGE Analysis

Risner suffered the elbow injury in the first quarter of Week 17. In his absence, Netane Muti is expected to take over at left guard for the remainder of the contest.

Risner (elbow) is questionable to return Sunday against the Chargers.

EDGE Analysis

Risner suffered the injury in the first quarter of Week 17. If he is unable to return, Netane Muti is expected to take over at left guard for the remainder of the contest.

Risner (back) is active for Sunday's game against Kansas City, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Risner sustained a back injury last week but underwent an MRI on Monday that didn't reveal any structural damage. As a result, he won't be forced to miss any additional game action.

Risner (back) had an MRI on Monday and the results were positive, according to Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com.

EDGE Analysis

Risner's MRI results revealed no structural damage, so that's a positive outcome for the offensive lineman. While the upcoming days will be key to determining his availability for the Week 13 matchup against the Chiefs, chances are he might be able to take the field if he manages to sneak a couple of practices between Tuesday and Friday.

Risner (back) has been downgraded to out of Sunday's game against the Chargers.

EDGE Analysis

Risner will likely go for further testing Monday, when more information about his recovery should be released. He'll hope to be back in uniform for Week 13 at Kansas City.

Risner (back) is questionable to return to Sunday's game with the Chargers, Troy Renck of Denver 7 News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Risner's departure leaves the Broncos without their starting left guard. Netani Musi has taken over in the meantime.