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Broncos rookie Drew Sanders’ first start comes on historically bad day, but his role going forward looks primed to increase

Sanders played in Denver’s unique 2-5 alignment, then full-time after Josey Jewell injured his groin

Broncos linebacker Drew Sanders (41) goes after Miami Dolphins wide receiver Braxton Berrios (0) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Broncos linebacker Drew Sanders (41) goes after Miami Dolphins wide receiver Braxton Berrios (0) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Parker Gabriel - Staff portraits in The Denver Post studio on October 6, 2022. (Photo by Eric Lutzens/The Denver Post)
By | pgabriel@denverpost.com | The Denver Post
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Rookie inside linebacker Drew Sanders’ time is now.
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