With OLB Jonah Ellis back for Broncos, rookie Que Robinson inactive vs. Cowboys
With Broncos outside linebacker Jonah Elliss back after missing two games with a shoulder injury, rookie Que Robinson was inactive Sunday against the Dallas Cowboys.
Robinson had been active at outside linebacker for the first two games of his NFL career when Elliss was out.
Also inactive for the Broncos for the game at Empower Field at Mile High were running back Jaleel McLaughlin, defensive linemen Jordan Jackson and Sai’vion Jones, defensive back J.T. Gray and emergency quarterback Sam Ehlinger.
Guard Calvin Throckmorton was active for Denver. The Broncos on Sunday morning had listed Throckmorton as having a back injury but with no game designation.
Inactive for the Cowboys were defensive tackle Jay Toia, wide receiver Jonathan Mingo, safeties Donovan Wilson and Juanyeh Thomas, linebacker Jack Sanborn and tackle Ajani Cornelius.
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