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.