ShaneFalco
08-15-2017, 01:18 AM
http://broncoswire.usatoday.com/2017/08/14/denver-broncos-injuries-nfl-preseason-2017-update/
1. Jared Crick, DE
Jared Crick (6-4, 285 pounds) was carted off the practice field on Monday but coach Vance Joseph said the defensive end may have just been suffering from back spasms. Crick will undergo an MRI and the team will know more about his status in the coming days. Once healthy, Crick will continue competing with Zach Kerr for a starting job across from Derek Wolfe.
2. Carlos Henderson, WR
Carlos Henderson (5-11, 198 pounds) suffered a torn ligament in his left thumb, according to KUSA-TV’s Mike Klis. Henderson underwent surgery for the injury and he could be out for awhile, according to Klis. Henderson was selected by the Broncos in the third round of this year’s NFL draft out of La. Tech. Once healthy, Henderson will compete for the starting kick return job.
3. Derek Wolfe, DE
Derek Wolfe (6-5, 285 pounds) suffered an ankle sprain on Saturday (here’s some gruesome photographic evidence). Wolfe dodged a bullet — the injury could have been much worse — and he expects to be back in time for the team’s season opener against the Chargers on Sept. 11. Once healthy, Wolfe will reclaim his starting defensive end job.
4. T.J. Ward, DB
T.J. Ward (5-10, 200 pounds) sat out of practice again on Monday with a lingering hamstring injury. The Broncos are probably just being cautious with Ward and he’s expected to be ready to go in time for the regular season. Once healthy, Ward will reclaim his starting job at safety across from Darian Stewart in Denver’s secondary.
5. Dontrell Nelson, DB
Dontrell Nelson (6-1, 180 pounds) sat out of practice on Monday with a concussion. Nelson signed with the Broncos as an undrafted free agent in May and he’s been competing for a roster spot as a special teams contributor and reserve defensive back. Once healthy, Nelson will continue competing to make the final 53-man roster.
6. Shane Ray, OLB
Shane Ray (6-3, 245 pounds) suffered a wrist injury earlier this offseason. He recently told the Denver Post’s Nicki Jhabvala that he’s aiming for an early regular season return. “Doc said my hand is healing fine,” Ray told Jhabvala. Once healthy, Ray will reclaim his starting job across from Von Miller in Denver’s 3-4 defense.
7. Shaq Barrett, OLB
Shaq Barrett (6-2, 250 pounds) suffered a hip injury earlier this offseason but it did not require surgery. Andrew Mason, who writes for the team’s official website, expects Barrett to return to the field sometime in October. Once healthy, Barrett will reclaim his spot as a rotational pass rusher. Kasim Edebali and DeMarcus Walker are the players to watch for while Ray and Barrett are sidelined.
8. Devontae Booker, RB
Devontae Booker (5-11, 219 pounds) suffered a wrist injury in July. He could return sometime between Weeks 2-3 if his recovery goes well. In the meantime, Denver signed veteran Stevan Ridley for more depth at running back. Once healthy, Booker will likely reclaim the backup job behind starter C.J. Anderson in the Broncos’ backfield.
9. Bernard Pierce, RB
Bernard Pierce (6-0, 222 pounds) missed practice again on Monday with a lingering hamstring injury. With Pierce sidelined, rookie De’Angelo Henderson has taken advantage of the extra reps he has received in training camp and preseason action. If Pierce is not healthy enough to play soon, his chances of making the team will continue to decrease.
10. Kyle Peko, DL
Kyle Peko (6-1, 305 pounds) was on his way to winning the team’s No. 2 nose tackle job before broke his foot in June. Peko is currently on the physically unable to perform list but Joseph said on Saturday that the 24-year-old defensive lineman is “close” to returning. Once healthy, Peko will compete with undrafted rookie Tyrique Jarrett for the backup nose tackle job behind starter Domata Peko.
11. Jake Butt, TE
Jake Butt (6-6, 250 pounds) suffered a torn ACL in Michigan’s bowl game in January and he’s currently on Denver’s non-football injury list. Butt’s timeline for a return to the field is unknown but he said in April that he should be ready in time for the regular season. Once healthy, Butt will compete with A.J. Derby and Jeff Heuerman for the team’s No. 1 receiving tight end job.
12. Chad Kelly, QB
Chad Kelly (6-2, 224 pounds) is still recovering from a torn ACL and offseason wrist surgery. The Broncos may “redshirt” Kelly for the 2017 season, allowing him to recover this year and make his NFL debut in 2018. If Kelly is healthy enough to play at some point this preseason (which seems unlikely), he would compete with Kyle Sloter for the team’s No. 3 quarterback job.
13. Billy Winn, DL
Billy Winn (6-4, 300 pounds) was poised to serve as Domata Peko’s backup this year before he suffered a season-ending knee surgery against the Bears. Winn will spend the 2017 season on the Broncos’ injured reserve list
1. Jared Crick, DE
Jared Crick (6-4, 285 pounds) was carted off the practice field on Monday but coach Vance Joseph said the defensive end may have just been suffering from back spasms. Crick will undergo an MRI and the team will know more about his status in the coming days. Once healthy, Crick will continue competing with Zach Kerr for a starting job across from Derek Wolfe.
2. Carlos Henderson, WR
Carlos Henderson (5-11, 198 pounds) suffered a torn ligament in his left thumb, according to KUSA-TV’s Mike Klis. Henderson underwent surgery for the injury and he could be out for awhile, according to Klis. Henderson was selected by the Broncos in the third round of this year’s NFL draft out of La. Tech. Once healthy, Henderson will compete for the starting kick return job.
3. Derek Wolfe, DE
Derek Wolfe (6-5, 285 pounds) suffered an ankle sprain on Saturday (here’s some gruesome photographic evidence). Wolfe dodged a bullet — the injury could have been much worse — and he expects to be back in time for the team’s season opener against the Chargers on Sept. 11. Once healthy, Wolfe will reclaim his starting defensive end job.
4. T.J. Ward, DB
T.J. Ward (5-10, 200 pounds) sat out of practice again on Monday with a lingering hamstring injury. The Broncos are probably just being cautious with Ward and he’s expected to be ready to go in time for the regular season. Once healthy, Ward will reclaim his starting job at safety across from Darian Stewart in Denver’s secondary.
5. Dontrell Nelson, DB
Dontrell Nelson (6-1, 180 pounds) sat out of practice on Monday with a concussion. Nelson signed with the Broncos as an undrafted free agent in May and he’s been competing for a roster spot as a special teams contributor and reserve defensive back. Once healthy, Nelson will continue competing to make the final 53-man roster.
6. Shane Ray, OLB
Shane Ray (6-3, 245 pounds) suffered a wrist injury earlier this offseason. He recently told the Denver Post’s Nicki Jhabvala that he’s aiming for an early regular season return. “Doc said my hand is healing fine,” Ray told Jhabvala. Once healthy, Ray will reclaim his starting job across from Von Miller in Denver’s 3-4 defense.
7. Shaq Barrett, OLB
Shaq Barrett (6-2, 250 pounds) suffered a hip injury earlier this offseason but it did not require surgery. Andrew Mason, who writes for the team’s official website, expects Barrett to return to the field sometime in October. Once healthy, Barrett will reclaim his spot as a rotational pass rusher. Kasim Edebali and DeMarcus Walker are the players to watch for while Ray and Barrett are sidelined.
8. Devontae Booker, RB
Devontae Booker (5-11, 219 pounds) suffered a wrist injury in July. He could return sometime between Weeks 2-3 if his recovery goes well. In the meantime, Denver signed veteran Stevan Ridley for more depth at running back. Once healthy, Booker will likely reclaim the backup job behind starter C.J. Anderson in the Broncos’ backfield.
9. Bernard Pierce, RB
Bernard Pierce (6-0, 222 pounds) missed practice again on Monday with a lingering hamstring injury. With Pierce sidelined, rookie De’Angelo Henderson has taken advantage of the extra reps he has received in training camp and preseason action. If Pierce is not healthy enough to play soon, his chances of making the team will continue to decrease.
10. Kyle Peko, DL
Kyle Peko (6-1, 305 pounds) was on his way to winning the team’s No. 2 nose tackle job before broke his foot in June. Peko is currently on the physically unable to perform list but Joseph said on Saturday that the 24-year-old defensive lineman is “close” to returning. Once healthy, Peko will compete with undrafted rookie Tyrique Jarrett for the backup nose tackle job behind starter Domata Peko.
11. Jake Butt, TE
Jake Butt (6-6, 250 pounds) suffered a torn ACL in Michigan’s bowl game in January and he’s currently on Denver’s non-football injury list. Butt’s timeline for a return to the field is unknown but he said in April that he should be ready in time for the regular season. Once healthy, Butt will compete with A.J. Derby and Jeff Heuerman for the team’s No. 1 receiving tight end job.
12. Chad Kelly, QB
Chad Kelly (6-2, 224 pounds) is still recovering from a torn ACL and offseason wrist surgery. The Broncos may “redshirt” Kelly for the 2017 season, allowing him to recover this year and make his NFL debut in 2018. If Kelly is healthy enough to play at some point this preseason (which seems unlikely), he would compete with Kyle Sloter for the team’s No. 3 quarterback job.
13. Billy Winn, DL
Billy Winn (6-4, 300 pounds) was poised to serve as Domata Peko’s backup this year before he suffered a season-ending knee surgery against the Bears. Winn will spend the 2017 season on the Broncos’ injured reserve list