The Denver Broncos released RB Royce Freeman according to Troy Renck of Denver7.

Freeman was in a battle with Mike Boone for RB3 snaps behind Melvin Gordon and Javonte Williams. Freeman should find a home somewhere in the NFL but will remain waiver wire fodder unless injuries boost his playing time.

Broncos RB Phillip Lindsay is questionable for Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Chargers according to the Broncos Twitter post.

Related Players: Melvin Gordon, Royce Freeman

Lindsay's concussion symptoms has lessened throughout the week, making him an option for Sunday against an above average defense. Melvin Gordon would be a lock to carry majority of the backfield work if Lindsay ends up being inactive.

Broncos head coach Vic Fangio said RB Melvin Gordon is questionable for Sunday with a non-COVID-19 illness, according to Mike Giardi of the NFL Network.

Related Players: Phillip Lindsay, Royce Freeman

Gordon would be a key loss for Denver if he is not cleared of his illness. Phillip Lindsay and Royce Freeman would be in line for touches if Gordon is not cleared.

Phillip LIndsay's status is clearly in doubt for Week 2.

Related players: Melvin Gordon, Royce Freeman

Lindsay is getting a second opinion on the turf toe injury he suffered in Monday night’s opener, a source told Pelissero. Pelissero added there is some optimism Lindsay won’t be out long but it's not looking good for Week 2 it seems. Coming off Monday night's game, it's a short week for Sunday's game which is a tough matchup against Pittsburgh. Gordon should get a bulk of the work with Freeman mixing in.