ENGLEWOOD, Colo., Nov. 21 (UPI) -- Denver running back Willis McGahee has been placed on the injured reserve list with a designation to return, the NFL's Broncos said Wednesday.
Formerly, listing a player on injured reserve made him ineligible for the remainder of the season but the NFL altered the rule allowing for a return to game action after eight weeks. McGahee would be able to play in the AFC Championship game if Denver advances that far in the playoffs.