Denver Broncos safeties T.J. Ward (ankle) and Darian Stewart (hamstring) have been listed as questionable to play in Monday night’s game agains the Cincinnati Bengals according to the team’s final injury report, issued Saturday. Fellow safety Omar Bolden (hamstring) has been ruled out for the game.
The Broncos knew earlier this week that they would be without the services of David Bruton, who was placed on injured reserve after breaking his leg against Pittsburgh.
The status of Ward and Bolden remained unchanged throughout the week. Ward was limited in practice this week, while Bolden was held out during that same duration.
Stewart was listed as questionable after practicing only on Saturday, in limited capacity.
Ward could return to the field for the first time since November, when he was injured in the first quarter against New England. Stewart missed last week’s game against Pittsburgh.
Combined, Ward and Stewart have been in on 113 tackles this season and accounted for two sacks, three forced fumbles and one interception. Their presence was greatly missed in the second half against both Oakland and Pittsburgh, as the Broncos surrendered a combined 36 points in those halves.
Denver faces a Cincinnati team that is also battling injuries. Two of the Bengals top offensive players, quarterback Andy Dalton (thumb) and tight end Tyler Eifert (concussion) both will not play and safety George Iloka (groin) was listed as doubtful.
Broncos pass rusher DeMarcus Ware was a full participant in practice all week and was listed as probable for the Monday Night Football affair. Ware saw action against both Oakland and Pittsburgh, but did not register a defensive stat in either game.
Perhaps the best news from the final injury report of the week was regarding running back C.J. Anderson (back/ankle), who was a full participant Saturday and listed as probable for Monday. Anderson was available only as an emergency backup against Oakland and was ineffective against the Steelers in 38 snaps, gaining just 20 yards from scrimmage on four attempts and one reception.
The Broncos final injury report in advance of Cincinnati is below…
