Broncos Release Inactives for Week 3 Matchup with Buccaneers

The Denver Broncos have announced their list of inactive players for their Week 3 matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Safety JL Skinner, who was ruled out on Friday due to a hamstring injury, will not suit up on Sunday.

**Denver, CO** - The Denver Broncos have released their list of inactive players for their Week 3 matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, with safety JL Skinner among those ruled out.

Skinner, who was ruled out on Friday due to a hamstring injury, will not suit up on Sunday. The 27-year-old has been a key contributor to the Broncos' defense since joining the team in 2021, starting 16 games last season.

Broncos Release Inactives for Week 3 Matchup with Buccaneers

Broncos Release Inactives for Week 3 Matchup with Buccaneers

In addition to Skinner, the Broncos will also be without linebacker Jonas Griffith (calf), cornerback Darius Phillips (knee), and defensive lineman Eyioma Uwazurike (knee).

On the offensive side of the ball, wide receivers Kendall Hinton and Trey Quinn are inactive, along with tight end Eric Tomlinson.

The Broncos will also be without two of their starting offensive linemen, as left guard Dalton Risner (ankle) and center Lloyd Cushenberry III (hip) are both out.

With Risner and Cushenberry out, the Broncos are expected to start Quinn Meinerz at left guard and Graham Glasgow at center.

The Buccaneers will also be missing some key players on Sunday, including wide receiver Chris Godwin (hamstring) and cornerback Sean Murphy-Bunting (quadricep).

The Broncos and Buccaneers are both 1-1 heading into Sunday's matchup. The Broncos are coming off a 17-10 victory over the Houston Texans, while the Buccaneers are coming off a 20-10 loss to the Green Bay Packers.

The game will be played at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida, and will be televised on CBS. Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET.

* **Out:**

* S JL Skinner (hamstring)

* LB Jonas Griffith (calf)

* CB Darius Phillips (knee)

* DL Eyioma Uwazurike (knee)

* LG Dalton Risner (ankle)

* C Lloyd Cushenberry III (hip)

* WR Kendall Hinton (undisclosed)

* WR Trey Quinn (undisclosed)

* TE Eric Tomlinson (undisclosed)

* **Questionable:**

* None

* **Out:**

* WR Chris Godwin (hamstring)

* CB Sean Murphy-Bunting (quadricep)

* **Questionable:**

* None