• The coaching staff returned Willie Smith to guard after trying him out on the defensive line for a few days

• New defensive end Jim Toon was expected to start on the 19th against Denver

• Wide receiver Jerry Burch had finally recovered from his hip pointer and was also expected to play against the Broncos

• After injuring his knee a few days ago, guard and placekicker Larry Barnes was slated to have surgery, which would put him out of commission for anywhere between a month and the entire season

• Halfback George Fleming would take over his kicking duties