Broncos-Giants inactives: It’s back to the bench for McLaughlin

DENVER — Jaleel McLaughlin finally got out of sweats and into uniform last week in London.

But when the Broncos returned to the United States, it was back to the sideline. The third-year running back is among the team’s inactive players for the sixth time in seven games.

McLaughlin played six offensive snaps last week, but did not distinguish himself well in those limited opportunities. His one carry went for no gain, and he dropped the only pass thrown in his direction.

The Broncos’ four other inactive players for Sunday’s game against the New York Giants are:

• DB J.T. Gray
• Edge rusher Jonah Elliss
• DE Jordan Jackson
• DE Sai’Vion Jones

Gray will have to wait at least one week for his debut after joining the Broncos last week.

Offensive tackle Frank Crum makes his 2025 regular-season debut after being inactive in each of the previous six weeks. The Broncos need Crum available with backup tackle Alex Palczewski expected to start at left guard in place of injured Ben Powers and Matt Peart.

Crum could end up being the Broncos’ sixth offensive lineman — and thus the one reporting as “eligible” — in jumbo packages. Palczewski handled that role in Weeks 1-6.

BRONCOS INACTIVES FROM PREVIOUS WEEKS

Week 1: TE Nate Adkins, OT Frank Crum, QB Sam Ehlinger (emergency No. 3 QB), ILB Dre Greenlaw, DE Sai’vion Jones, RB Jaleel McLaughlin, Edge rusher Que Robinson

Week 2: TE Nate Adkins, OT Frank Crum, QB Sam Ehlinger (emergency No. 3 QB), ILB Dre Greenlaw, DE Sai’vion Jones, RB Jaleel McLaughlin, Edge rusher Que Robinson

Week 3: OT Frank Crum, QB Sam Ehlinger (emergency No. 3 QB), TE Evan Engram, DE Sai’vion Jones, RB Jaleel McLaughlin, Edge rusher Que Robinson

Week 4: OT Frank Crum, QB Sam Ehlinger (emergency No. 3 QB), DE Jordan Jackson, TE Lucas Krull, RB Jaleel McLaughlin, Edge rusher Que Robinson

Week 5: OT Frank Crum, QB Sam Ehlinger (emergency No. 3 QB), DE Sai’vion Jones, TE Lucas Krull, RB Jaleel McLaughlin, Edge rusher Que Robinson

Week 6: OT Frank Crum, RB Tyler Badie, QB Sam Ehlinger (emergency No. 3 QB), edge rusher Jonah Elliss, DE Jordan Jackson, DE Sai’vion Jones

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