The Broncos will host the Jets without two starters on their offensive and defensive lines Sunday. Right guard Ron Leary was ruled out Friday with a back injury that has sidelined him for two weeks, and nose tackle Domata Peko — despite practicing Friday — will miss his second-consecutive game because a knee sprain.
will start in place of Leary and Zach Kerr will take over for Peko.
Quarterback Paxton Lynch is also inactive as he recovers from a high ankle sprain suffered in Week 12 against Oakland. will start and will serve as the backup.
The Broncos listed four players as healthy scratches for Sunday’s game: receiver/returner Isaiah McKenzie, who was benched after committing his sixth fumble in nine games last weekend; rookie running back De’Angelo Henderson; offensive lineman Cyrus Kouandjio and cornerback Brendan Langley.
will be the Broncos’ punt returner for the remainder of the season.
