Overview
- Dre Greenlaw (quad) did not practice Thursday, leaving his availability for Sunday in doubt.
- Justin Strnad returned to practice Thursday after a foot issue kept him out Wednesday, but his game status remains unclear.
- Payton offered little clarity, saying “He’s on our schedule” and calling Greenlaw’s rehab “nebulous,” and the team has not placed him on IR.
- With Alex Singleton playing through a thumb injury, Denver’s inside‑linebacker depth could lean on undrafted rookie Karene Reid and practice‑squad options Garret Wallow, Levelle Bailey and Jordan Turner if needed.
- Tight end Evan Engram (back) missed practice again, and the Chargers enter the matchup with multiple injuries, including Khalil Mack’s dislocated elbow.