Injured Brandon Marshall, Aqib Talib, Kayvon Webster not practicing; Julius Thomas remains limited

[Denver Native (Carol)]

The Broncos enter their biggest division road game of the season with concerns extending beyond the venue. Denver, like most teams this time of season, is battling injuries at critical positions.

Linebacker Brandon Marshall (concussion) and cornerbacks Aqib Talib (hamstring) and Kayvon Webster (dislocated shoulder) did not practice during the period open to reporters on Wednesday. The Broncos remain optimistic that Marshall will pass the league-mandated concussion protocol and be available to start Sunday against the Chiefs. Talib participated in only 17 plays in the win over the Dolphins as he tried to work through the leg issue.

He is expected to update his condition Wednesday. Webster entered as his backup and was hurt in the fourth quarter. He is less likely to play, leaving Omar Bolden possibly seeing time in nickel packages. From a matchup standpoint, the Broncos could catch a break if compromised in the secondary. The Chiefs lean heavily on the run, and no Kansas City receiver owns a touchdown reception. Tight end Travis Kelce leads Kansas City with four receiving scores.

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[MasterShake]

Still can't believe how decimated we are at linebacker this season. Heard Trevathan might be good to go vs. the Chargers so that is good news!

[GEM]

Trevathon has been cleared to practice. Looks like he'll be back Dec 14th vs the Sparklers.

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[Joel]

What's sad is we started the season with good depth at LB and CB, but now that Marshall and Steven Johnson the guys behind them are pretty green; Del Rio may soon have to trot out there himself.

I missed Websters departure at the end Sunday (it may help explain their last drive) and he may play a week after a dislocated shoulder, but I doubt he'll play WELL. Hopefully sending Talib back out there despite his injury like we did with Ball won't keep him out as well; he's been spotty, IMHO, but still a far better option than Bolden or Tony Carter.