Sunday’s clash between the Broncos and the Cardinals looks a lot more interesting now, or maybe a lot more concerning for Denver fans, with *CB Pat Surtain II* listed as limited in Thursday’s injury report due to an ankle injury. This is the second injury report of the week, and it throws a curveball into preparation for their home game against Arizona.
Denver’s Defense Taking Hits
The Broncos are really feeling it on defense. Pat Surtain II, a true standout, is limited with that ankle issue. He’s not the only one either. *S Talanoa Hufanga* is out of practice completely because of his own ankle problem, and OLB Jonah Elliss is also sitting out with an ankle injury. That’s three key defensive players either limited or not participating. On offense, RB Tyler Badie didn’t practice with a thumb issue, and *WR Jaylen Wadle* was limited with a chest injury. It’s not all bad news, though: *DE Zach Allen*, who had a rest day Wednesday, was back to full participation. RB Jonah Coleman, despite being on injured reserve, practiced fully with an ankle issue, and *CB Riley Moss* also hit full participation overcoming a rib injury. Still, the top-tier talent like Surtain being limited is a massive headache for the Broncos defense.
Arizona’s Own Hurdles, But Key Returns
The Cardinals aren’t walking into Denver completely healthy either. Their injury report Thursday was stacked. *S Budda Baker* didn’t participate due to a groin/illness combo, which is a huge blow. QB Carson Beck is out with a back injury, and *RB Jeremiyah Love* (ankle), *CB Max Melton* (knee), DL Walter Nolen III (ankle), and *S Andrew Wingard* (knee) all completely sat out practice. That’s a serious list of players not taking the field. On the limited side, DL Darius Robinson (back) and CB Garrett Williams (knee) are still working their way back. Good news for them, though, as several key players were full participants: *LG Isaac Seumalo* and *OLB Josh Sweat* both returned to full practice after non-injury related rest days. S Wydett Williams Jr. (concussion) and T Jedrick Wills Jr. (illness) also got back to full participation, which is a positive sign for their depth.
So, who shows up for Sunday’s game? With Surtain’s ankle being limited and Budda Baker completely out, both defenses are going to have some serious adjustments to make. This isn’t just about who starts, it’s about depth, game plan, and who can step up when the game is on the line. You gotta wonder how these teams are going to adapt on the fly when the whistle blows. It’s going to be a fascinating watch to see how these injury lists play out on the field in Denver.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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