The Denver Broncos are staring down a serious problem in their backfield, with all three of their top running backs now on the injury report. Rookie Jonah Coleman, who just snagged his first NFL touchdown, did not practice on Wednesday, sidelined by an ankle injury.
The Rookie’s Ascent, Then a Setback
Coleman was starting to make a name for himself, running 10 times for 39 yards in last Sunday’s win over the Jaguars. He got that extended playing time precisely because the Broncos’ backfield was already banged up. Now, he’s the one completely out of practice. Talk about bad timing when you’re just getting going in the league! It’s tough seeing a young guy who stepped up immediately get hit with an injury like that.
Dobbins and Harvey Also Limited
Adding to Denver’s headaches, both J.K. Dobbins and RJ Harvey were listed as limited participants in practice. Dobbins had to leave that same game against Jacksonville with a hip injury, and Harvey was inactive completely for that matchup thanks to a hamstring issue. So, you’ve got your primary guy out, and your next two options aren’t even 100 percent. Wide receiver Marvin Mims is also dealing with a foot injury, missing practice all last week and sitting out against Jacksonville, so he was a limited participant too.
What does this mean for the Broncos offense? With Coleman completely sidelined and Dobbins and Harvey barely able to go full speed, they’re going to have to dig deep. Their run game is already in a tough spot, and how they manage these injuries will be huge for what they do next.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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