Broncos elevate S Anthony Harris, RB Latavius Murray expected to be inactive

Latavius Murray may well become a key factor in the Broncos’ rushing attack. The veteran opted to decline a promotion to the Saints’ 53-man roster in order to accept the Broncos’ offer of joining their active roster, but he is not expected to suit up for Denver’s Thursday matchup.

Citing a quick turnaround from Murray’s London game to his move into a new offense, the Broncos will keep Murray on the shelf for Thursday's tilt against the Colts, Ian Rapoport of NFL.com tweets. Murray remains on the Broncos’ active roster, he just will be a gameday inactive.

The Broncos are instead elevating running back Devine Ozigbo from their practice squad. Ozigbo will join Melvin Gordon and Mike Boone as Denver’s active backs in Week 5. Despite having been benched for his fumble against the Raiders, Gordon is expected to work as the Broncos’ lead back, James Palmer of NFL Network tweets. It is safe to assume Gordon’s leash, in light of his fourth fumble in four games (running his Denver total to 11 — most among running backs since 2020), will be short.

Additionally, the Broncos promoted safety Anthony Harris to their active roster, per Mike Klis of 9NEWS. Harris joined the Broncos’ practice squad last month but has not played for the team yet. The veteran starter sought a release from the Eagles’ practice squad in order to select a better path toward a 2022 role. The ex-Vikings and Eagles starter should be on the field for his new team Thursday.