Broncos cornerback Riley Moss left Friday night’s game early with a rib injury, and coach Sean Payton’s Monday update was just two words: “nothing serious.” After not having much to say immediately following the game, Payton finally gave reporters a brief take on Moss’s condition, but it left plenty unsaid as Week 1 approaches.
“He’s Doing Fine,” But What Does That Mean?
Payton told reporters that Moss is “doing fine” and that the team is “being smart.” He added, “We’ll see as the week progresses where he’s at.” It’s a classic coach-speak move, trying to reassure everyone without actually giving any real details. Moss getting hurt on Friday night and then waiting until Monday for even this vague update just adds to the mystery. You’d think if it was truly “nothing serious,” we might hear a bit more about his availability or a quicker return. The fact that they’re still waiting to “see as the week progresses” tells you it’s not exactly a slam dunk for him to be back on the field right away.
Why the Silence Before Week 1?
This tight-lipped approach makes sense when you remember how injury reporting works before the regular season officially kicks off. Teams don’t have the same strict obligations to report injuries in depth during this period. That means we likely won’t get much more concrete information on Moss until the Broncos drop their first official Week 1 injury report. They’re gearing up for a big Monday night game against the Chiefs, and every team wants to keep their cards close to their chest leading into that first matchup. For now, all we know is “nothing serious,” and we’re left to wonder what that truly implies for Moss heading into the season opener.
Broncos fans will be glued to that first Week 1 injury report, hoping for some real clarity on Moss before their Monday night clash with the Chiefs.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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