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10-18-2010, 06:11 PM
Broncos' Willis injured vs. Jets, lost for season
By Mike Klis
The Denver Post
Posted: 10/18/2010 12:31:22 PM MDT
Updated: 10/18/2010 12:40:36 PM MDT
http://extras.mnginteractive.com/live/media/site36/2010/1018/20101018__SP07FBNBRONX_cm07A~p1_200.jpg (http://www.denverpost.com/portlet/article/html/imageDisplay.jsp?contentItemRelationshipId=3351457 ) Matt Willis is done for the season after breaking his foot during Sunday's loss to the Jets. (The Denver Post | Cyrus McCrimmon)
— The Broncos have lost backup receiver Matthew Willis for the season.
A preseason surprise, Willis was playing special teams in the game Sunday against the New York Jets when he suffered a broken foot that will require surgery to repair.
Given the impressive depth the Broncos have at receiver — top-drafted rookies Demaryius Thomas and Eric Decker have struggled to get playing time ahead of Brandon Lloyd, Jabar Gaffney and Eddie Royal — it's possible the team may fill Willis' 53-man roster with a player at another position.
Then again, Royal also suffered a groin injury Sunday and his status will be iffy for the game this Sunday against the Oakland Raiders.
Broncos general manager Brian Xanders also will be busy in the next 24 hours monitoring any possible deals before tomorrow's trade deadline.
Mike Klis: 303-954-1055 or mklis@denverpost.com (mklis@denverpost.com).
Read more: Broncos' Willis injured vs. Jets, lost for season - The Denver Post (http://www.denverpost.com/sports/ci_16369166#ixzz12krm2f8G) http://www.denverpost.com/sports/ci_16369166#ixzz12krm2f8G
By Mike Klis
The Denver Post
Posted: 10/18/2010 12:31:22 PM MDT
Updated: 10/18/2010 12:40:36 PM MDT
http://extras.mnginteractive.com/live/media/site36/2010/1018/20101018__SP07FBNBRONX_cm07A~p1_200.jpg (http://www.denverpost.com/portlet/article/html/imageDisplay.jsp?contentItemRelationshipId=3351457 ) Matt Willis is done for the season after breaking his foot during Sunday's loss to the Jets. (The Denver Post | Cyrus McCrimmon)
— The Broncos have lost backup receiver Matthew Willis for the season.
A preseason surprise, Willis was playing special teams in the game Sunday against the New York Jets when he suffered a broken foot that will require surgery to repair.
Given the impressive depth the Broncos have at receiver — top-drafted rookies Demaryius Thomas and Eric Decker have struggled to get playing time ahead of Brandon Lloyd, Jabar Gaffney and Eddie Royal — it's possible the team may fill Willis' 53-man roster with a player at another position.
Then again, Royal also suffered a groin injury Sunday and his status will be iffy for the game this Sunday against the Oakland Raiders.
Broncos general manager Brian Xanders also will be busy in the next 24 hours monitoring any possible deals before tomorrow's trade deadline.
Mike Klis: 303-954-1055 or mklis@denverpost.com (mklis@denverpost.com).
Read more: Broncos' Willis injured vs. Jets, lost for season - The Denver Post (http://www.denverpost.com/sports/ci_16369166#ixzz12krm2f8G) http://www.denverpost.com/sports/ci_16369166#ixzz12krm2f8G