The Denver Broncos are preparing for their big game on Sunday and the news and rumors are ramping up.
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Injuries Create Challenge for Broncos
Denver is dealing with a number of injuries, and some of the injured players missed practice on Wednesday.
Linebacker Brandon Marshall (concussion) and cornerbacks Aqib Talib (hamstring) and Kayvon Webster (dislocated shoulder) did not practice, reported the Denver Post.
Talib participated in 17 plays last weekend as he tries to work through the injury. Cornerback Kayvon Webster also missed practice (right shoulder).
Denver expects Marshall to start on Sunday, but are preparing if he doesn’t. Marshall is the team’s leading tackler and has played 95.5 percent of the team’s snaps this season, and is in every defensive grouping.
If Marshall doesn’t play, rookies Lamin Barrow and Corey Nelson would help fill in, along with Steven Johnson and possibly new addition Todd Davis, reported ESPN.
Webster is less likely to play. If he doesn’t, Omar Bolden could possibly see time in nickel packages.
Tight end Julius Thomas (sprained ankle) warmed up with the team but worked with a strength coach on the sideline.
Thomas says his ankle continues to improve and is optimistic he'll play against the Chiefs.
Danny Trevathan also joined the practice, for the first time since suffering a crack above his knee in week 6.
Trevathan became eligible to return to practice Wednesday as part of the procedure for players on the recallable injured reserve list, but will not be able to play until Week 15 at San Diego, reported the Broncos website.
Head coach John Fox said that Trevathan will be eased in over the next two weeks in practice.
“He had a good practice,” Fox said.
Meanwhile, running backs Montee Ball (groin) and Ronnie Hillman (foot) didn’t practice. Defensive end Quanterus Smith (ankle) and safety Quinton Carter (knee) were limited in Wednesday’s practice but both are expected to play Sunday.
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