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INJURIES · WEEK 9

Talanoa Hufanga inactive for Broncos’ Week 9 game at Carolina

Denver’s first-string strong safety was inactive after an ankle injury left him questionable.

First Down Central Desk Published Nov 09, 2026 · 05:20 PM ET

Availability

Talanoa Hufanga was inactive for Denver’s Week 9 game against the Carolina Panthers, leaving the Broncos without their first-string strong safety. He carried a questionable designation with an ankle injury before being ruled inactive.

Practice and roster status

Hufanga had limited practice participation on Nov. 6, 2026, with the ankle injury listed. He remains atop Denver’s depth chart at strong safety, with his roster injury status marked Out.