The Broncos aimed to welcome back Drew Sanders for a full season. But the promising defender got hit with a new ailment.

Broncos linebacker Drew Sanders, who injured his foot July 26, underwent foot surgery last week, Mike Klis of 9News reports.

The news for us was good news, in that it’s a ligament in his foot and it’s not a tendon,” Head Coach Sean Payton said.

Broncos Wire 's 90-man offseason roster series continues today with a look at third-year linebacker Drew Sanders, No. 41.

"Broncos LB Drew Sanders, an up-and-coming defender, suffered a tendon injury in his foot in practice that will keep him out an extended period of time, sources say post-MRI," Rapoport posted on X.

Broncos linebacker Drew Sanders is set to miss an "extended period" of time after suffering a tendon injury in his foot. See ...

Sanders, who was carted off the practice field on Saturday, is set to miss an " extended period " of time after suffering a ...

Broncos LB Drew Sanders suffered a ligament injury, not a tendon injury. He'll still be sidelined for a bit, but the injury ...

Broncos linebacker Drew Sanders is set to miss the start of the season for the second year in a row with an injury unrelated ...

With Greenlaw (quad) and Singleton (ACL) returning from serious injuries of their own, the Broncos could lean a tad more heavily on Strnad, Bailey, as well as bottom-of-the-roster types JB Brown, ...

Sanders tore his Achilles last spring and returned to play in the final four games of the regular season and the team's playoff loss to the Bills. The 2023 third-round pick is joined by Dre ...