6 Broncos did not play in loss to 49ers on Sunday

Six Denver Broncos players did not play in the team's game against the San Francisco 49ers in Week 4. Broncos third-string quarterback Sam Ehlinger, offensive lineman Kage Casey, tight end Dallen Bentley, outside linebacker Dondrea Tillman (hamstring ) and defensive lineman Tyler Onyedim were inacti

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Six Denver Broncos players did not play in the team's game against the San Francisco 49ers in Week 4.

Broncos third-string quarterback Sam Ehlinger, offensive lineman Kage Casey, tight end Dallen Bentley, outside linebacker Dondrea Tillman (hamstring

) and defensive lineman Tyler Onyedim were inactive against the Niners. Tillman's injury absence left the team with just three healthy outside linebackers for Sunday's game.

Additionally, primary backup quarterback Jarrett Stidham did not take any snaps as starting quarterback Bo Nix played the entire game in Santa Clara.

Broncos who did not play vs. 49ers

Inactive: QB Sam Ehlinger
Inactive: OL Kage Casey
Inactive: TE Dallen Bentley
Inactive: OLB Dondrea Tillman (hamstring)
Inactive: DL Tyler Onyedim
Did not play: QB Jarrett Stidham (active)

Up next, Denver's set to return to California next week to face the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium (view the Broncos' full schedule). The Chargers (0-4) are still seeking their

first win this season.

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