A Broncos rookie is in line for his NFL debut.

The team elevated offensive lineman Nick Gargiulo — a seventh-round (No. 256 overall) pick in the 2024 NFL draft — from their practice squad on Saturday ahead of Week 12 at the Las Vegas Raiders. The Broncos also elevated inside linebacker Zach Cunningham, as previously reported by The Denver Gazette.

Gargiulo (6-5, 310) started seven games at center and five games at left guard in his final college season in 2023 at South Carolina. He spent three previous seasons at Yale (2018-22).

On Saturday night, the Broncos designated safety Brandon Jones as questionable with an illness for Sunday’s game. Jones missed the win over the Falcons with an injury.

Cunningham is being elevated for a third and final time this season before needing to be signed to the active roster.

Broncos fines

The NFL fined cornerback Pat Surtain $11,255 for a facemask penalty in the third quarter last week against Atlanta. The Broncos defeated the Falcons, 38-6, to improve to 6-5 on the season.

All players may appeal fines.

Briefly

The Raiders (2-8) have not won a game since the Broncos beat them at home in Week 5. But tight end Adam Trautman said: “They still get paid to play, too. And they’ve still got really good players. Obviously, when I look at it from the defensive side of the ball, (DE) Maxx Crosby is arguably one of the best players in the entire NFL.” … Crosby has 34 total tackles (11 for loss) and 6.5 sacks over nine games played this season. … QB Bo Nix continues to inspire confidence in his wide receivers. Rookie Devaughn Vele said: “I feel like it’s just the trust. We’re both getting experience. … Understanding the little nuances.”