The Denver Broncos brought several starters back from injured reserve this week. Both right tackle Mike McGlinchey and edge rusher Baron Browning were activated off IR this week. After just one real training session it was clear that we could get started. This would suggest that they had been ready to come back for some time, but the team had to wait at least four weeks.

Defensive back Damarri Mathis will also be back. Veteran linebacker Kwon Alexander and interior offensive lineman Calvin Throckmorton were called up from the practice squad.

As for the inactives against the New Orleans Saints tonight, we will once again see Lucas Krull as the team's tight end. Greg Dulcich appears to be in the doghouse and will be inactive again this week. Other than him, there is no real surprise on the list of inactives. Pat Surtain and Alex Palczewski are both recovering from their injuries. Rookie running back Blake Watson has been waived, but the Broncos are hoping he clears waivers so they can add him back to their practice squad.

Here are your gameday inactives for the Broncos-Saints game Thursday Night Football.