The Denver Broncos took another tough hit Sunday, not just on the scoreboard against the 49ers, but right where it hurts: the injury report. Wide receiver Pat Bryant, a key piece of their offense, suffered a sprained ankle in the second half of that loss and is now expected to miss a few weeks. Talk about adding insult to injury, huh?
Bryant Down, But Not Out Long-Term
Bryant went down hard in the second half, and initial fears could have been much worse. Multiple reports confirm it is a sprained ankle, which, while still a frustrating setback, isn’t the season-ending nightmare it could have been. He’s looking at “a few weeks” on the sidelines, but the good news is that he should be back to contribute to the team later in the season. Still, losing a receiver, even for a short stretch, is never easy, especially when you’re trying to find some rhythm.
More Banged-Up Broncos
Bryant wasn’t the only Bronco limping off the field after the 49ers game. Cornerback Pat Surtain II, another critical player, also picked up an ankle injury. Thankfully, like Bryant, reports suggest Surtain II will avoid a long-term absence, which is a massive sigh of relief for their defense. But the hits kept coming, as cornerback Riley Moss also went down with injured ribs. It seems like the Broncos are collecting injuries faster than they are wins.
It’s a brutal run for the Broncos right now, with players dropping like flies. While Bryant’s expected return in a few weeks offers some light at the end of the tunnel, this injury wave sure isn’t making things easy for them.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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