"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 wrote on X. "Sanders is not expected back before the season begins and further testing will determine what's next."

Denver Broncos linebacker Drew Sanders injured a tendon in his foot Saturday in training camp. The injury will cause him to miss significant time and potentially put his availability for Week 1 in question,

Sanders, who was carted off the practice field on Saturday, is set to miss an " extended period " of time after suffering a tendon injury in his foot, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport first reported Sunday. He is not expected to return before the Broncos kick off the regular season against the Tennessee Titans on Sept. 7.