The Broncos will have nickel back Bryce Callahan back Sunday against Detroit for the first time since Oct. 31, but won’t have starting outside linebacker Malik Reed.
Reed became the third Broncos player in 24 hours to be placed on their COVID-19/reserve list, joining running back Mike Boone and safety P.J. Locke.
Callahan, cornerback Michael Ojemudia and inside linebacker Micah Kiser were activated from injured reserve Saturday to take their roster spots.
Callahan (knee) was activated to return from injured reserve Wednesday and has practiced three times. Ojemudia (hamstring injury Aug. 21 at Seattle) returned to practice Nov. 22 and Kiser (groin injury Oct. 21 at Cleveland) on Nov. 25.
Jonathon Cooper or Stephen Weatherly will start in Reed’s place and Aaron Patrick is also expected to get more playing time.
The Lions also made several roster moves. Already without starting running back D’Andre Swift (shoulder), the Lions placed running back Jamaal Williams and starting safety Tracy Walker on the COVID-19/reserve list. The Lions called up seven players from their practice squad Saturday, including former Broncos cornerback Parnell Motley.
Thomas tribute. The Broncos are inviting fans to pay their respects to former receiver Demaryius Thomas at the base of the horse sculptures in the Ring of Fame Plaza outside Empower Field starting at 10 a.m. Sunday.
During the game, Broncos players will wear a No. 88 decal to honor Thomas, who died Thursday night in Roswell, Ga.
