Bailey might end up being the big winner as he has stepped up with Singleton sidelined. And while Payton does not seem alarmed about the state of the LB room, the team did sign veteran Garret Wallow to shore up their depth. If all goes well -- knock on wood, as Payton said -- Greenlaw and Singleton will be ready for Week 1.

Denver linebacker Drew Sanders, who missed all but five games last season as the Broncos advanced to the AFC playoffs, was carted off the practice field during team drills, about 90 minutes into the workout Saturday,

The Broncos aimed to welcome back Drew Sanders for a full season. But the promising defender got hit with a new ailment.