DENVER – The Broncos on Saturday promoted running back Juwan Thompson to their active roster with C.J. Anderson officially placed on injured reserve after he underwent surgery on his right knee Tuesday.
Anderson injured his knee early in Monday’s game against the Texans but continued to play in the game. He reported soreness to the team doctors on Tuesday and underwent surgery to repair his meniscus later in the week.
Thompson is in his third season as a Bronco and has played in 30 career regular-season games for the team. Though he’s spent the entirety of the 2016 season on the practice squad, he racked up 320 yards on 72 carries during his first two seasons.