Broncos Confirm Marvin Mims Out vs. Houston Due to Concussion Amid Multiple Injuries

The Denver Broncos will be without key players including cornerback Pat Surtain II, receiver/returner Marvin Mims Jr., left guard Ben Powers, and reserve tight end Nate Adkins for their upcoming game against the Houston Texans. Marvin Mims Jr. is sidelined due to a concussion sustained during a kickoff return late in the Broncos' win over the Dallas Cowboys, an injury exacerbated by a special teams substitution miscommunication. Mims has missed consecutive practices and is unlikely to be cleared for the Week 9 game, with Courtland Sutton, Troy Franklin, and Pat Bryant expected to fill his role. Surtain is also out for multiple games with a pectoral strain, while Powers and Adkins continue to recover from their respective injuries. Despite these setbacks, the team sees a positive development with inside linebacker Dre Greenlaw returning to the lineup. The Broncos have generally experienced fewer injuries since the current coaching and sports performance staff took over, but recent misfortunes have challenged their health status this season.