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For one electric season in Fayetteville, Drew Sanders looked like the kind of player Arkansas fans wait years to see. On Tuesday, the Denver Broncos officially closed the book on his time in the NFL’s Mile High City, waiving the former Razorback linebacker from injured reserve, via the NFL transaction log.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Viral Sports News / September 9

Former Alabama Champion Gets Terminated by NFL Team

Former Alabama linebacker Drew Sanders is a free agent after the Denver Broncos waived him from injured reserve on Tuesday, ending a four-year stay that never matched the promise he showed in Tuscaloosa.

Denver Broncos News / Viral Sports News / September 9

Broncos Abruptly Terminate Contract of 25-Year-Old Defender

The Denver Broncos have officially ended their relationship with linebacker Drew Sanders, waiving the former third-round pick from injured reserve. The move, which included an injury settlement and was revealed on ESPN’s NFL transaction log, closes a three-year chapter defined more by missed games than production.

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Denver Broncos News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 8

Broncos Cut LB Drew Sanders From IR

The Denver Broncos have waived LB Drew Sanders from injured reserve, per the NFL’s Official Transaction Wire. Sanders, 25, was selected with the No. 67 overall pick in the third round by the Broncos in the 2023 NFL Draft.

Denver Broncos News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 31

Broncos Placing LB Drew Sanders On IR

According to Matt Zenitz, the Broncos are placing LB Drew Sanders on injured reserve. Sanders, 25, was selected with the No. 67 overall pick in the third round by the Broncos in the 2023 NFL Draft. He’s in the final year of his four-year, $5,734,727 rookie contract that included a $1,170,711 signing bonus.

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Denver Broncos News / Denver Broncos on SI / June 19

Sean Payton Highlights Important Development for Drew Sanders

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Denver Broncos News / Denver Broncos on SI / May 11

Broncos HC Sean Payton Praises Drew Sanders' Return to OLB

Staying healthy remains the biggest question for Drew Sanders as the Denver Broncos move the talented but injury-prone linebacker back to the edge for the 2026 season.

Denver Broncos News / Denver Broncos on SI / April 20

Broncos Again Make Position Switch with LB Drew Sanders

The Denver Broncos are reverting third-year linebacker Drew Sanders to outside linebacker for the 2026 season, The DNVR's Zac Stevens reported Monday.

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Denver Broncos News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 10

Broncos Designate LB Drew Sanders To Return From IR

The Denver Broncos officially designated LB Drew Sanders to return from injured reserve on Saturday. This officially opens a three-week window of time for the team to activate Sanders or he would revert back to injured reserve and miss the remainder of the season.

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Arkansas Razorbacks News / Arkansas Razorbacks on SI / August 5, 2025

Former Razorbacks linebacker receives good news about leg injury

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Report: Broncos LB Undergoes Surgery for Multi-Week Injury

Denver Broncos inside linebacker Drew Sanders underwent "successful" surgery this week to repair the foot injury he suffered at the beginning of training camp, 9NEWS' Mike Klis reported Sunday.

Denver Broncos News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 3, 2025

Broncos LB Drew Sanders Underwent Foot Surgery

Mike Klis reports that Broncos LB Drew Sanders underwent surgery on his foot earlier this week and could miss around four to six weeks as he recovers.

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Potentially nearing his 2024 debut, Denver Broncos outside linebacker Drew Sanders participated in practice for the first time since suffering a torn Achilles tendon in April, moving around "well" inside the Pat Bowlen Fieldhouse on Wednesday.

Denver Broncos News / Pro Football Rumors / May 20, 2024

Broncos LB suffered torn Achilles

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