Delarrin Turner-Yell Injury News & Updates
Keep up with the latest injuries from the Broncos vs Commanders game on Nov 30, 2025 with our National Football League injury report.Jul 31, 2025
Returns from injury
Turner-Yell (knee) is fully healthy after missing the entire 2024 season related to an injury suffered in the final game of the 2023 campaign, Chris Tomasson of the Denver Gazette reports.
ANALYSIS
Turner-Yell is set to return from an ACL, MCL and meniscus tear suffered at the end of the 2023 campaign. The 25-year-old was designated to return from the reserve/PUP list last season but was unable to return after failing to practice in the allowed 21-day window. Before his injury the fourth-year player was a major contributor on special teams and is expected to continue his role should he make the 53-man roster.
Nov 20, 2024
Window closes
Turner-Yell (knee) will remain on the reserve/PUP list Wednesday, and his 21-day window to return will come to a close, Parker Gabriel of The Denver Post reports.
ANALYSIS
Turner-Yell tore the ACL, MCL, and meniscus in his left knee in the final game last season. He was designated to return from the PUP list Oct. 30, which allowed him to begin practicing with the team again. However, because he will not be moved back to the active roster before the 21-day window closes, he is now forced to remain on the PUP list for the remainder of the season.
Nov 15, 2024
Remaining out for Week 11
Turner-Yell (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Atlanta, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Even though Turner-Yell was able to practice in full all week, the 2022 fifth-round pick will remain on the Broncos' PUP list. His next chance at suiting up will be Week 12 against the Raiders on Sunday, Nov. 24.
Nov 8, 2024
Won't play against Kansas City
Turner-Yell (knee) was a full practice participant Friday, but he has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Chiefs.
ANALYSIS
Turner-Yell's 21-day practice window opened Oct. 30, and he appears to be inching closer towards being activated off injured reserve after practicing in full all week. Turner-Yell has been on the Broncos' reserve/PUP list for the entirety of the season as he works through the final stages of his recovery from a torn ACL, MCL and meniscus in his left knee that he suffered in Week 17 of the 2023 regular season.
Nov 1, 2024
No go for Week 9
Turner-Yell (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's contest against the Ravens, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.
ANALYSIS
Turner-Yell had his 21-day practice window opened Wednesday, a limited session and then two full practices to end the week. The safety will remain on the reserve/PUP list for the time being, but considering his level of participation this week, he appears to be on the cusp of making his 2024 debut. Turner-Yell has missed the entirety of the season to his point while recovering from a torn ACL.
Oct 30, 2024
Designated to return from PUP
The Broncos opened the 21-day practice window for Turner-Yell (knee) to return from the reserve/PUP list Wednesday.
ANALYSIS
Turner-Yell opened the regular season on the reserve/PUP list while in the final stages of his recovery from injuries to his ACL, MCL and meniscus in his left knee. He was a limited practice participant during Wednesday's session, though he'll likely have to increase his participation over the next two days to be activated off the PUP list ahead of Sunday's game against the Ravens. Across 16 regular-season outings in 2023, Turner-Yell logged 34 tackles (26 solo) and one pass breakup while splitting his snaps between defense and special teams.
Aug 28, 2024
Opening season on PUP list
Turner-Yell (knee) was placed on the reserve/PUP list by the Broncos on Tuesday, Aric DiLalla of Denver's official website reports.
ANALYSIS
Turner-Yell is still working his way back from a trio of ligament injuries in his left knee that he suffered in Week 17 of the 2023 season and he'll open the 2024 campaign on the sidelines as a result. The safety will be eligible to return from the PUP list in Week 5 versus the Raiders on Oct. 6.
Jul 21, 2024
Placed on PUP list
Turner-Yell (knee) was placed on the active/PUP list by the Broncos on Sunday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
ANALYSIS
Turner-Yell sustained injuries to his ACL, MCL and meniscus in his left knee in Week 17 of the 2023 season and he'll open Denver's training camp on the sidelines Tuesday. Once healthy, the 24-year-old will compete with Devon Key and Kris Abrams-Draine, amongst others, for a top reserve role at safety in the Broncos' secondary this season.
Jan 8, 2024
Also damaged MCL, meniscus
Turner-Yell sustained damage to his ACL, MCL and meniscus in his left knee during Denver's win over the Chargers in Week 17, 9News Sports Denver reports.
ANALYSIS
It was initially just reported that Turner-Yell has sustained a ruptured ACL, so the update may add some time to the length of his projected recovery. He got involved on defense for the first time in his NFL career in 2023, recording 31 tackles (25 solo) over 16 games.
Jan 4, 2024
Placed on IR
Turner-Yell (knee) was placed on injured reserve by the Broncos on Thursday, Aric DiLalla of the team's official website reports.
ANALYSIS
Turner-Yell suffered a torn ACL in Denver's Week 17 win over the Chargers, so the move to IR comes as no surprise. The safety will now officially shift his focus to returning as soon as possible for the 2024 campaign. He finishes his sophomore season with 31 tackles and a pass deflection over 16 contests.
Jan 1, 2024
Suffers significant injury
Turner-Yell suffered a torn ACL in Sunday's 16-9 win over the Chargers, according to head coach Sean Payton, Nick Kosmider of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Turner-Yell's season will come to an end a week early, and he'll likely be placed on injured reserve to create a roster spot for the Broncos' Week 18 matchup with the Raiders. Considering the timing of the injury, the Oklahoma product may also be in danger of missing most of next season. His 2023 campaign will finish with 31 tackles (25 solo) and a pass defended in 16 contests, while most of his work came on special teams.
Dec 31, 2023
Won't return Week 17
Turner-Yell (knee) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's contest against the Chargers, Parker Gabriel of The Denver Post reports.
ANALYSIS
Turner-Yell left the game in the first quarter after sustaining a knee injury during a punt. The Broncos now have no safety depth behind starters P.J. Locke and Justin Simmons for the rest of Sunday's game.
Dec 31, 2023
Exits game with knee injury
Turner-Yell (knee) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Chargers, Chris Tomasson of The Denver Gazette reports.
ANALYSIS
Turner-Yell sustained the knee injury in the first quarter during a Denver punt. He's primarily operated on special teams this season.
Sep 25, 2023
Tackles leader in brutal loss
Turner-Yell had 13 tackles (10 solo) in Sunday's 70-20 loss against the Dolphins.
ANALYSIS
Turner-Yell got the start Sunday with Justin Simmons ruled out with a hip injury. Turner-Yell led all tacklers on a day when the Broncos gave up an NFL-record 726 yards to the Dolphins. He'll look to help turn the defense's fortunes around as Denver travels to Chicago for Week 4.
Sep 24, 2023
Starting Sunday
Turner-Yell will start against the Dolphins on Sunday with Justin Simmons (hip) out, Parker Gabriel of The Denver Post reports.
ANALYSIS
The 2022 fifth-round pick has played in 16 games and made 10 tackles in his NFL career. Turner-Yell recorded two tackles in Denver's Week 2 loss to Washington before leaving with cramps.
Sep 20, 2023
Healthy ahead of Week 3
Turner-Yell did not appear on the Broncos' injury report Wednesday, Troy Renck of Denver 7 News reports.
ANALYSIS
Turner-Yell exited the team's 35-33 loss to the Commanders in Week 2 early with cramps, but he's ready to go ahead of Week 3 in Miami. The safety has registered two tackles (one solo) over the first two games of 2023.
Sep 17, 2023
Dealing with cramping
Turner-Yell exited Sunday's game against the Commanders due to a cramping issue, Parker Gabriel of The Denver Post reports.
ANALYSIS
While Turner-Yell was unable to return to Sunday's matchup following his exit, it doesn't appear as though he's dealing with a significant injury. More information on his status for next Sunday's game against the Dolphins should come into focus based on his participation in practice this week.
Aug 21, 2022
Records five tackles in loss
Turner-Yell recorded five tackles (four solo) in Saturday's 42-15 loss to the Bills.
ANALYSIS
Turner-Yell had a solid day, as his five tackles were good for the third highest total of any Broncos defender. As the 2022 campaign approaches, the rookie should continue to compete with Caden Sterns in hopes to win the No. 2 strong safety spot on the depth chart.
Aug 14, 2022
Being checked for concussion
Turner-Yell was evaluated for a concussion following his participation in Denver's preseason game Saturday.
ANALYSIS
Turner-Yell's status is uncertain after he apparently suffered a head injury during Denver's exhibition against the Cowboys. When healthy, the rookie fifth-round pick figures to compete with Caden Sterns for the Broncos' backup strong safety role this preseason.
Apr 30, 2022
Goes to Denver in Round 5
The Broncos selected Turner-Yell in the fifth round of the 2022 NFL Draft, 152nd overall.
ANALYSIS
A bit undersized at 5-foot-10, 197 pounds, Turnell-Yell was a three-year starter at Oklahoma, registering four interceptions over the last two years. He's a plus tackler, particularly in the box, and has the vision to make plays in the air, but both of those skills might not translate at the NFL level given his size. It's possible the Broncos could transition Turner-Yell to cornerback at some point in the near future.
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