Denver Broncos‘ right tackle Ryan Harris was placed on injured reserve today after aggravating a toe injury suffered earlier this season.

For this to be my first article breaking the horrid news of a player landing on injured reserve is a serious testament to the new regime’s training and conditioning program.

The Broncos did place Nick Griesen and J’Vonne Parker on injured reserve prior to the season, but neither was expected to be a starter or maybe even make the final roster. 

Harris will be replaced by Colorado native Tyler Polumbus, who replaced him when he went down earlier this season as well.  Polumbus is in his second year out of Colorado and was really showing signs of improving when Harris returned to the lineup against the Chiefs.

Unlike the last time Harris went down, Polumbus will now have starting experience and good chemistry with the first unit.  The transition should be a lot more smooth, and Polumbus’ development will be key as the Broncos prepare to attempt an upset of the Indianapolis Colts this Sunday.

Harris’ departure of the active roster to the injured reserve opens a roster spot which was filled by former Kansas City Chiefs tackle Herb Taylor.

Taylor, a sixth round draft pick in 2007 out of TCU signs with the Broncos days after visiting with the Indianapolis Colts.  He was drafted by the Chiefs and let go at the conclusion of training camp this past summer.

He appeared in two games as a rookie and in all 16 games last season.  He was a first team All-WAC performer in his junior and senior seasons at TCU, and according to the Denver Broncos’ official website, he set a team record with 48 consecutive starts. 

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