The Broncos are set to return a key member of their offensive line just in time for an end-of-season playoff push.

Left guard Ben Powers was back in pads and practicing Wednesday for the first time since early October, when he sustained a left biceps tear during the Broncos’ Week 5 win over Philadelphia .

Denver placed Powers on injured reserve Oct. 6, and is now opening his 21-day window to return from IR.

At the time of his injury, Powers was projected for a return in nine to 10 weeks, which would’ve put his activation sometime in December.

The Broncos’ comfortable 2.5-game lead in the AFC West means they don’t need to rush Powers back as soon as Sunday when they play Green Bay, but a source close to the guard said he might return for the Dec. 21 game against Jacksonville.

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