If the Denver Broncos weren't planning on being overly active at the NFL Trade Deadline on November 4, they might have to be now. Another injury to the starting lineup that nobody saw coming could ultimately force the team to make a move.
After losing starting left guard Ben Powers to a biceps injury against the Philadelphia Eagles, the Broncos have now placed his replacement -- swing lineman Matt Peart -- on injured reserve with a knee injury.
The injury to Peart now has the Broncos dipping into their fourth option at the position, which should cause head coach Sean Payton and general manager George Paton to veer off the "next man up" path and go find a quality replacement for a late-round draft pick, if possible.