Tyler Badie Injury News & Updates

Badie caught his lone target for zero yards in Sunday's 22-19 win over the Chiefs.

Badie operated as Denver's No. 3 running back in Week 11, playing just eight of the Broncos' 62 offensive snaps. The Missouri product failed to record a single rushing attempt in the contest. Meanwhile, RJ Harvey stepped into the No. 1 role with J.K. Dobbins (foot) on IR, playing 38 snaps and handling 14 total touches. Badie is likely to continue to play a pass-catching role for the Broncos as the season progresses, with Jaleel McLaughlin handling primary backup duties behind Harvey. McLaughlin had six touches on his eight snaps and scored the only touchdown for the Broncos against a formidable Chiefs defense. The 25-year-old Badie will be difficult to trust for consistent production each week, making him a risky bet for fantasy managers when the Broncos return from their Week 12 bye to square off against the Commanders in Week 13.

Badie played 21 of the Broncos' 81 snaps on offense and finished with two catches for 19 yards on two targets in Sunday's 33-32 win over the Giants.

A healthy inactive Week 6 in the Broncos' 13-11 win over the Jets in London, Badie returned to action Sunday while Denver opted to have him suit up over Jaleel McLaughlin as its third running back. Badie actually ended up playing one more snap than fellow backup tailback RJ Harvey, and the former had a couple key catches late in the game as Denver overcame a 19-point fourth-quarter deficit. Badie also contributed as a return man for the first time all season, bringing back four kickoffs for 96 yards.

Badie (shoulder) was a full participant in practice Thursday.

Badie popped up on the injury report with a limited workload in Wednesday's practice, but he assuaged any concerns over his availability for Sunday's game against the Jets in London by practicing without limitations Thursday. He'll likely continue to see a limited workload as the distant third option in Denver's backfield behind J.K. Dobbins and RJ Harvey.

Badie (shoulder) was a limited participant in practice Wednesday.

His participation in any capacity at the start of the week suggests Badie has a good chance to play this Sunday in London. He'll be facing a soft Jets defense, but likely in his usual role as a passing-down specialist while J.K. Dobbins and RJ Harvey continue to get most of the touches.

Badie rushed once for three yards and caught both of his targets for 19 yards in Sunday's 29-28 loss to the Colts.

Badie had a quiet game against Indianapolis, targeted just two times in the passing game against the Colts after seeing six targets in Week 1. The 25-year-old running back continued his role as the No. 3 back behind J.K. Dobbins and RJ Harvey, playing just 13 of the Broncos' 58 offensive snaps. With Dobbins and Harvey handling most of the backfield duties for Denver, Badie should be ignored for fantasy purposes based on his limited usage. The Broncos are set to visit the Chargers in Week 3.

Badie caught two of six targets for 16 yards in Sunday's 20-12 win over the Titans.

Badie's six targets were the third-highest total of any Broncos player Sunday, though the running back failed to record a single rushing attempt in the contest. The 25-year-old played 14 snaps on offense, behind both J.K. Dobbins (40) and RJ Harvey (22). Badie did see work on special teams as well, playing 14 snaps with the unit. Fellow running back Jaleel McLaughlin was inactive for the game, and it remains to be seen if that will be the case in Week 2. Badie's usage could suggest that his versatility will lead to him being active again in the Broncos' next game. Nonetheless, Badie will look to make the most of his opportunities when the Broncos visit the Colts in Week 2, though he remains far off the fantasy radar.

Badie rushed four times for 14 yards and brought in four of five targets for 31 yards in the Broncos' 28-19 preseason win over the Saints on Saturday afternoon. He also returned two kickoffs for 72 yards.

Badie logged his first touch on Denver's second possession with 10:25 remaining, sharing time with RJ Harvey on that drive. The third-year back would go on to particularly make an impact as both a receiver and returner, and it remains to be seen if his in-game slotting Saturday is indicative of a potential move up the depth chart to open the campaign. Badie has logged four regular-season appearances with the Broncos over the last two campaigns, and his 33.0-yard average on three kickoff returns this preseason may serve to give him a path to the 53-man roster.

Badie rushed twice for eight yards in Sunday's 31-7 wild-card round loss to the Bills.

Badie played just three of the Broncos' 42 offensive snaps in his first game back from a long stint on injured reserve due to a back injury suffered in Week 4. The 24-year-old running back missed the remainder of the regular season, finishing the year with just 11 carries for 86 yards while catching all three of his targets for minus-2 yards. Badie also lost one fumble in his three games played. The Missouri product remains under contract for the 2025 season, and he'll likely compete with fellow running backs Jaleel McLaughlin and Audric Estime next season while Javonte Williams could be headed out of Denver as an unrestricted free agent this offseason. The Broncos could, however, choose to sign a free agent running back this offseason or address the position in the draft, adding more competition ahead of the 2025 campaign.

Badie (back) is active for Sunday's wild-card round game against the Bills.

Badie, who landed on IR after suffering an injury during Week 4 action, was activated by the Broncos on Saturday and is thus set to provide postseason depth in a backfield that also includes Javonte Williams and Jaleel McLaughlin. With Badie back in the mix versus Buffalo, RBs Audric Estime and Blake Watson were made inactive by Denver in the team's postseason opener.

The Broncos activated Badie (back) from injured reserve Saturday.

Badie has been on injured reserve since early October due to a back injury that he suffered in Week 4 against the Jets. He's still listed as questionable for Sunday's AFC wild-card game against the Bills, but he should be able to play given his full practice participation throughout the week and his activation off IR. If he is active, Badie will join a crowded Broncos backfield consisting of Jaleel McLaughlin, Audric Estime, Javonte Williams and Blake Watson.

Badie (back), who remains on IR, is officially listed as questionable for Sunday's road AFC wild-card round game against the Bills, Susanna Weir of the Broncos' official site reports.

Badie logged a trio of full practices this week, but he'll need to be officially brought off IR by Saturday's deadline in order to be eligible to play Sunday. If cleared to face Buffalo, Badie will figure to handle a depth role in Denver's backfield, which already houses Jaleel McLaughlin, Audric Estime, Javonte Williams and Blake Watson.

Badie (back) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Chiefs, Parker Gabriel of The Denver Post reports.

Badie is in the final stages of his recovery from a back injury that caused him to be placed on injured reserve in early October. He was a full participant in practice this week, and while he won't play in Sunday's regular-season finale, Badie could be activated off IR for the wild-card round if the Broncos qualify for the playoffs.

Badie (back) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Chiefs, Parker Gabriel of The Denver Post reports.

Badie remains on injured reserve but had his 21-day practice window opened Dec. 24. He practiced fully all last week but was eventually ruled out against Cincinnati. Badie once again practiced fully all this week, but it's up in the air if he'll see the field against Kansas City, especially with all three of Javonte Williams, Jaleel McLaughlin and Audric Estime healthy.

Badie (back) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Bengals, Parker Gabriel of The Denver Post reports.

Badie was originally listed as questionable for Sunday's contest after practicing in full all week. However, the Missouri product has been downgraded to out and will remain on injured reserve through Week 17. With Badie now officially ruled out, the Broncos' running back room will likely consist of Javonte Williams, Audric Estime, Jaleel McLaughlin and Blake Watson.

Badie (back), who is still on injured reserve, is questionable to suit up in Saturday's Week 17 contest against the Bengals, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.

Badie landed on IR in early October due to a back injury. He was designated to return Tuesday and logged a trio of full practices this week. Badie hasn't yet been activated from IR, and Denver would need to make that move by the end of Friday in order for Badie to be eligible to suit up Saturday. If Badie does play against the Bengals, he probably wouldn't see much work on offense with fellow running backs Javonte Williams, Audric Estime, Jaleel McLaughlin and Blake Watson all healthy.

Badie (back) was a full participant in his return to practice Wednesday.

After being designated for return from injured reserve earlier Wednesday and having his 21-day practice window opened, Badie faced no restrictions while taking part in his first on-field work since Week 4. The third-year running back has spent the past two and a half months recuperating from a back injury he suffered in a Sept. 29 win over the Jets, so the Broncos may want him to turn in more than just one week of practice before activating him from IR. Denver signed Blake Watson off their practice squad Wednesday to bolster its depth in the backfield, which lessens the need for the team to rush Badie back from IR in advance of Saturday's game in Cincinnati.

The Broncos designated Badie (back) to return from injured reserve Tuesday, Parker Gabriel of The Denver Post reports.

Badie was placed on IR on Oct. 5, just a few days after he collapsed on the sideline upon suffering a back injury in the Broncos' Week 4 win over the Jets. More than two and a half months later, he's ready to start practicing again, but given the length of his absence, the running back may not be activated from IR ahead of Saturday's game against Cincinnati.

The Broncos placed Badie (back) on injured reserve Saturday, Parker Gabriel of The Denver Post reports.

Head coach Sean Payton said Wednesday that Badie was a candidate to go on injured reserve after the 24-year-old running back was carted off the field during the Broncos' Week 4 win over the Jets. Badie will be forced to miss at least the next four games, making Week 9 against the Ravens on Nov. 3 the earliest he can return.

Badie (back) won't play Sunday against the Raiders, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.

Badie's absence isn't surprising considering coach Sean Payton said Wednesday that an IR stint could be on the table for the running back. Badie hasn't practiced since hurting his back in the first half of Denver's Week 4 win over the Jets. His next chance to suit up will be Week 6 against the Chargers.

Coach Sean Payton noted Wednesday that Badie (back) is "possibly" a candidate for IR, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.

Badie, who suffered a back injury against the Jets and was carted off the field this past Sunday, was the only Broncos player who didn't practice Wednesday. Considering that he may land on IR, it appears as though the 2022 sixth-rounder is trending toward missing Sunday's game against the Raiders, in any case. As Week 5 action approaches, fellow RBs Javonte Williams, Jaleel McLaughlin and Blake Watson are on Denver's active roster, while Salvon Ahmed is on the team's practice squad and Audric Estime (ankle) is on IR.

Badie (back) has full movement of his arms and legs and is back at team facilities after having left Sunday's 10-9 win over the Jets on a stretcher, but he may be placed on IR, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Badie suffered a back injury Sunday during a tackle by opposing linebacker Quincy Williams, which forced a fumble. He was able to join teammates on the sideline, but Badie then had to be taken away off the field with assistance from a stretcher. The Broncos haven't offered an actionable timetable for the young running back's expected recovery, but if Badie ends up being placed on IR he'll be required to miss at least four games.

Badie (back) left Sunday's 10-9 win over the Jets on a stretcher but is doing okay, Zac Stevens of DNVR Sports reports.

Badie was injured on a big hit by Jets linebacker Quincy Williams, which also dislodged the ball for a fumble. The running back stayed with his teammates on the sideline for a while but eventually needed a stretcher to get off the field. Subsequent test results on his back have been encouraging, but it's too early to determine a return timeline for Badie.

Badie exited Sunday's game against the Jets with a back injury, Chris Tomasson of The Denver Gazette

Prior to being forced out of the contest, Badie logged one carry for zero yards and caught two passes for minus-4 yards. In his absence, Javonte Williams and Jaleel McLaughlin are available to handle Denver's RB duties.

Badie signed to Denver's 53-man roster from the practice squad Wednesday, Mike Klis of 9News Denver reports.

Badie earned a permanent spot on the roster with an excellent performance in the 26-7 Week 3 win over the Buccaneers, rushing nine times for 70 yards. That outing coupled with 16 rushing yards in Week 2 were enough to make Badie the team's leading rusher among running backs this season. He'll likely continue to work in a platoon with Javonte Williams and Jaleel McLaughlin in Week 4 against the Jets, and likely beyond.

Badie reverted to the Broncos' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Badie had his first touch of Week 3 in the second quarter and another in the third, but he dominated Denver's backfield in the fourth, earning all seven carries among the team's running backs. Overall, he notched nine rushes for 70 yards, which was fueled by a game-high 43-yard run. Having said that, he (13 of 68 offensive plays) was behind Javonte Williams (35) and Jaleel McLaughlin (18) in terms of playing time, so it's difficult to know if Badie has staked a claim to a decent share of the Broncos' RB reps moving forward.

Badie rushed nine times for 70 yards in the Broncos' 26-7 win over the Buccaneers on Sunday.

Badie saw plenty of action in the second half, and he easily outpaced Javonte Williams with the help of a game-long 43-yard run. The 2022 sixth-round pick had come into the game with just two touches on the season, but his performance Sunday coupled with Javonte Williams' considerable inefficiency over the first three weeks of the season could begin to carve out more playing time for Badie going into a Week 4 road battle against the Jets.

The Broncos elevated Badie from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday, Zac Stevens of TheDNVR.com reports.

This is the second time this season that Badie has been bumped up from the practice squad. He played three offensive snaps in Week 2 against the Steelers, during which he turned his lone carry in a 16-yard run. If Badie is active for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers, he'll likely see limited action as the No. 4 running back behind Javonte Williams, Jaleel McLaughlin and Blake Watson.

Badie reverted to Denver's practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Badie played just three offensive snaps during Sunday's 13-6 loss versus the Steelers, but he managed to take his only carry for 16 yards. As long as Javonte Williams and Jaleel McLaughlin remain healthy though, all other Broncos running backs will probably be on the outside looking in for significant playing time.

Badie was elevated from the Broncos' practice squad Saturday, Parker Gabriel of The Denver Post reports.

Badie may get a chance to suit up Sunday against the Steelers, although his elevation does not guarantee it. Last Sunday against the Seahawks, Denver dressed three running backs with Blake Watson being a healthy scratch. However, due to Audric Estime (ankle) landing on injured reserve, it was expected Watson would make his NFL debut in Week 2. It's not clear yet if Badie's elevation is a sign of a change in plans or if the Broncos will roll with four active players in the backfield.

Badie signed with the Broncos' practice squad Wednesday, Aric DiLalla of the team's official site reports.

Badie will remain a part of the Denver franchise after spending each of the last two seasons with the team's practice squad. The Missouri product has only appeared in one regular-season game in that timeframe but will work to find more opportunities in 2024.

Badie was waived by the Broncos on Tuesday, Parker Gabriel of the Denver Post reports.

Badie has been a regular on Denver's practice squad each of the last two seasons and signed a reserve/future contract with the team in January. He'll now likely have to find another practice squad opportunity,

Denver signed Badie on a reserve/future deal Monday, Jordan Schultz of BleacherReport.com reports.

Badie was with the Broncos' practice squad since late October, and apparently they saw enough to give him a chance to compete for a spot on their 53-man roster for 2024. He has good speed, but at 5-foot-8, 197 lbs., it's unlikely he'll ever see a bellcow workload in the NFL.

Badie reverted to the Broncos' practice squad Monday.

Badie was called up ahead of Sunday's game against the Chargers but was inactive for the contest. He'll now wait for another opportunity to be elevated to the active roster.

The Broncos elevated Badie to their active roster Saturday.

Badie has spent the majority of the year on Denver's practice squad, and he's now in line to appear in his first game since 2022 this Sunday. The 23-year-old's elevation could mean that the Broncos are preparing to be without running back Samaje Perine (knee) in Week 14.

Badie is signing with the Broncos' practice squad Wednesday, Mike Klis of 9News Denver reports.

Badie was waived by Denver on Tuesday but will join the team's practice squad ahead of the regular season. He spent most of the 2022 campaign on the Ravens' practice squad.

Badie was waived by the Broncos on Tuesday, Chris Tomasson of The Denver Gazette reports.

Badie was signed by Denver off the Ravens' practice squad last December, but he was unable to secure a spot for 2023. The Missouri product saw one carry last season but didn't gain any yardage.

The Broncos signed Badie to their active roster from the Ravens' practice squad Thursday, Field Yates of ESPN reports.

Badie, who was drafted by Baltimore in the sixth round earlier this year, terminated his practice squad contract with the Ravens on Wednesday and has since latched on with the Broncos. The 22-year-old running back will look to make his NFL debut at some point throughout the final two games of the regular season while working behind Latavius Murray, Chase Edmonds and Marlon Mack.

Badie terminated his practice squad contract with Baltimore on Wednesday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Badie was taken by the Ravens in the sixth round of the 2022 NFL Draft and saw ample opportunity in the preseason, but he failed to make the 53-man roster and was subsequently waived. The Missouri product then signed to Baltimore's practice squad and spent the entire season there before terminating his contract Wednesday. It's unclear if he's found another team, but after rushing for 1,604 yards and 14 touchdowns and adding another 330 yards and four TDs as a pass catcher in his senior collegiate season last year, there figures to be some interest in him from other organizations.

The Ravens signed Badie to their practice squad Wednesday, Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic reports.

Badie, a rookie sixth-round pick, saw a lot of work during the preseason but didn't land a spot on the initial 53-man roster. However, he'll look to refine his craft and maybe garner a promotion or two while he spends the majority of his first NFL season on the practice squad.

Badie has been waived by Baltimore, Jamison Hensley of ESPN.com reports.

Badie saw a lot of work during the preseason but failed to make enough of an impression to land a spot ont he team's 53-man roster. Still, assuming he clears waivers, the Missouri product is a candidate to land on the Ravens' practice squad.

Badie rushed 12 times for 34 yards and caught two of three targets for five yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 24-17 win over Arizona.

Badie finished the game with the most carries for the Ravens' banged-up backfield, but all of those carries came in the second half, and the rookie didn't do a whole lot with the volume presented. Badie will continue battling for a roster spot against the Commanders on Saturday.

Badie had six carries for 19 yards and added one reception for nine yards in Thursday's preseason opener against the TItans.

Baltimore deployed five different running backs Thursday as it looks to identify depth behind its presumptive starters who were not in action for the first preseason game. Badie, a rookie, got the most carries on the team but managed just 3.2 yards per carry. The volume was encouraging in that Baltimore clearly wants to see what it has in the rookie out of Missouri, but Badie's output will need to improve as the preseason progresses. Veterans Mike Davis and Corey Clement stand as Badie's biggest hurdles for a reserve role behind J.K. Dobbins and Gus Edwards (knee).

The Ravens selected Badie in the sixth round of the 2022 NFL Draft, 196th overall.

Badie was excellent in his lone year as a starter at Missouri, tallying 1,604 rushing yards and 330 receiving yards across 54 receptions. The latter is important because at 5-foot-8, 197 pounds, the 22-year-old likely operates as a change-of-pace or receiving back at the NFL level. The senior will likely compete with Justice Hill for the aforementioned role, one that saw the 2019 fourth-round pick accumulate 64 total touches and 295 total yards last season with the Ravens.