The Broncos are adding another name to the receiver mix as they wait on Pat Bryant’s ankle to heal.
Denver is set to work out former Cleveland Browns wideout Jamari Thrash on Tuesday, according to Pro Football Talk, which cited NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo. The visit comes as the Broncos sort through options after Bryant went down with a sprained ankle in Sunday’s 24-14 loss to the San Francisco 49ers.
Bryant was hurt after hauling in a 30-yard catch in the third quarter, then had to be carted off. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported he is expected to miss a few weeks. The Broncos did get a better read on the injury when testing showed a sprain instead of something more serious, but they still need to account for his absence with Sunday’s game against the Los Angeles Chargers coming up.
Thrash entered the league as a fifth-round pick by Cleveland in the 2024 NFL Draft. Over two seasons with the Browns, he played in 18 games and totaled 13 receptions for 129 yards.
Last season, he appeared in nine games and caught 10 of 15 targets for 107 yards. Cleveland brought him back as an exclusive-rights free agent this offseason, then waived him with an injury designation in August.
After clearing waivers, he reverted to injured reserve before the Browns waived him from IR in September.
Denver’s receiver room already includes Courtland Sutton, Jaylen Waddle, Troy Franklin and Marvin Mims Jr., but Bryant had carved out a spot in the rotation before the injury. Now the Broncos are checking whether Thrash can help cover the gap while Bryant recovers.
The team has already navigated injury concerns elsewhere, too. The Broncos got encouraging news on Pat Surtain II after the All-Pro cornerback left with a non-contact ankle injury against San Francisco, and Riley Moss also avoided a long-term issue after hurting his ribs.
A workout won’t automatically lead to a signing, but it gives Denver a chance to take a closer look before facing the Chargers.
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