Denver Broncos injury report Week 7: Latest on Pat Surtain, Alex Palczewski, Mike McGlinchey, and more for TNF clash

Following defeats in Week 6, the Denver Broncos and New Orleans Saints will square off at the Superdome on Thursday night.

The Broncos lost 23-16 to the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday, ending their three-game successful run. They are currently 3-3 and will be trying to surpass .500 on Thursday when they play a road game against a struggling Saints side.

As for the Saints, they lost 51-27 to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers last weekend, their fourth straight defeat. They will be back at home this week and hope to win for the first time since Week 2 to put themselves back on the right track.

Let's see how Denver is doing in terms of injuries ahead of this crucial encounter.

Denver Broncos injury report

The Denver Broncos were given some good news on Tuesday regarding their injuries: offensive tackle Mike McGlinchey (knee) and edge rusher Baron Browning (foot) were both activated off injured reserve. Although both players were able to participate in limited capacities on Tuesday, it is still unknown how well they will be prepared for play on Thursday.

Below is the full Broncos practice participation report for Tuesday:

CB Damarri Mathis (ankle) - Full practice participation

CB Ja’Quan McMillian (ankle) - Full practice participation

CB Riley Moss (hip) - Full practice participation

LB Justin Strnad (ribs) - Full practice participation

LB Baron Browning (foot) - Limited practice participation

OT Mike McGlinchey (knee) - Limited practice participation

OT Alex Palczewski (ankle) - Limited practice participation

CB Pat Surtain II (concussion) - DNP

Pat Surtain injury update

Cornerback Patrick Surtain II has entered the NFL's concussion protocol following a head injury he sustained in the team's loss to the Los Angeles Chargers last weekend, as revealed by Denver Broncos coach Sean Payton on Tuesday.

Surtain struck the back of his helmet against the ground while trying to break up a pass, resulting in the injury. Shortly thereafter, he was ruled out after being escorted into the locker room.

It is unlikely that Surtain will receive medical authorization to play in time for the Thursday night game against the Saints, as he missed practice on Monday and Tuesday. That means Denver's CB choices against New Orleans may be Riley Moss, Levi Wallace and Damarri Mathis.

Alex Palczewski injury update

Alex Palczewski missed the Week 6 matchup against the Chargers due to an ankle injury. However, he was a limited practice participant on the team's injury report on Monday and Tuesday.

It's encouraging that the 25-year-old offensive tackle has been able to show up in practice this week after missing practice fully last week. His possible availability status for the Saints game will be clearer if he participates fully in Wednesday's practice.

Mike McGlinchey injury update

Broncos offensive tackle Mike McGlinchey injured his MCL during a Week 2 game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. He was subsequently placed on the injured reserve list and has missed the last four games.

On Tuesday, the team declared McGlinchey back from IR, and the right tackle was able to participate in just a portion of practice that day. He might make a comeback to the field for Denver in their matchup with the Saints on Thursday.