The 11-1 Lions are signing Alexander to their active roster from the Broncos’ practice squad after losing Malcolm Rodriguez to a reported ACL injury Thursday. The move was not on the NFL’s Friday transaction wire but Alexander was not at Denver’s practice.

Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton's desire to see how rookie quarterback Bo Nix performs in a late-season, primetime situation reportedly played a role

Denver Broncos rookie quarterback Bo Nix was a limited participant in the Broncos' Thursday practice with a back injury. Last Sunday, the former Oregon Duck was seen applying a heating pad to his back.

Nix, the 12th overall pick in the NFL draft this spring, continues to build a resume that could see him named NFL’s offensive rookie of the year. If he wins that award, he would be the first Broncos player to do so since running back Clinton Portis in 2002.

Plus, rookie quarterback Bo Nix remains focused on the “next game [and] the next opponent” as he continues to earn accolades.

Through 12 weeks of the season, is Denver Broncos rookie Bo Nix the best quarterback of his NFL Draft class? The former Oregon Ducks star leads all rookies with

Broncos QB Bo Nix wins NFL Rookie of the Week for the third consecutive time, approaching the franchise record set by Knowshon Moreno and surpassing Tim Tebow's accomplishments.

The Broncos have +5,000 odds — meaning a $100 bet would win $5,000 — to win Super Bowl LIX, according to BetMGM and Caesars Sportsbook. DraftKings Sportsbook gives Denver +4,500 odds, while Fanduel Sportsbook has the team at +5,500.

Over the past five games, the Broncos rookie quarterback has connected with Denver’s veteran receiver in impressive fashion. During that stretch, Sutton had 36 catches for 467 yards and three touchdowns.

Broncos have shown significant offensive improvement and much of that is due to the QB-WR combination of Bo Nix and Courtland Sutton

Wide receiver Jerry Jeudy returns to Denver on Monday night following his trade to the Cleveland Browns in the offseason.