AFC Notes: Broncos, Chargers, Raiders

Broncos

• Mike Klis reports that Broncos LB/S Mark Barron, who had been rehabbing hamstring, recently suffered a pectoral injury during the rehab process which will further delay his return.
• Broncos HC Vic Fangio said RB LeVante Bellamy (knee) was injured in practice on Thursday and “probably” won’t play Monday. (Ryan O’Halloran)

Chargers

• Former Chargers first-round DT Jerry Tillery says veteran Linval Joseph has had an “incredible impact” on him this season, both in terms of Joseph’s presence on the field and his wisdom off it. (Daniel Popper)
• Chargers WR Mike Williams and DE Joey Bosa returned to practice on Friday. (Jeff Miller)
• Chargers placed RB Austin Ekeler on injured reserve. (NFLTR)
• Chargers promoted WR Tyron Johnson to their active roster.
• Chargers signed RB Kalen Ballage to their practice squad.

Raiders

• Raiders HC Jon Gruden told reporters that he’s “hopeful” that Trent Brown, Henry Ruggs and Maliek Collins will play against the Chiefs this weekend. (Vic Tafur)
• However, Gruden added that they will wait to see how they feel “in the morning.”
• Brown said he had an MRI after the opener and “it was pretty bad.” He expects to be a game-time decision in Week 5. (Vic Tafur)
• OUT for Week 5: WR Bryan Edwards (ankle, foot)
• QUESTIONABLE for Week 5: T Trenton Brown (calf), DT Maliek Collins (shoulder, illness), WR Rico Gafford (hamstring), WR Henry Ruggs (knee, hamstring)