Broncos Rams injury report: Ronnie Hillman out, Nate Irving (IR) to have surgery (updated)

It's Friday and that means it's time for the final injury report of the week.

Ronnie Hillman officially ruled out, but you probably knew that already.

— Andrew Siciliano (@AndrewSiciliano) November 14, 2014

Broncos new to the injury report

Ronnie Hillman is on the injury report for a foot strain. He did not practice and is week-to-week. As a reminder Hillman doesn't care about your fantasy team - he cares about winning the game.

Fantasy?.....I could careless....how about get right for next week smh lol ✋...good win for the real bronco fans tho

— Ronnie Hillman (@MrHillman2U) November 10, 2014

While I'm sure Hillman will be excited to get back on the field as soon as possible a mid foot sprain isn't anything an injury you want to rush.

Also new to the injury report are two offensive linemen - because apparently there isn't enough to worry about O-line wise for this team. Ryan Clady was limited in practice with a groin issue and Orlando Franklin was limited with a knee issue. They are both probable for Sunday's game and it would be very surprising if they both didn't start.

If the Broncos O-line gets more banged up in St. Louis and ends up signing Richie Incognito next week I predict a "break the internet" type moment as soon as the media realizes the Broncos next opponent is the Miami Dolphins. (and no - this is not your cue to post those Kardashian photos in the comments section - thanks!)

Repeat Broncos on the injury report

As Nate Irving was put on season ending IR on Thursday, he will not be on the Broncos injury report going forward. Irving will soon be having surgery on his knee. Best of luck coming back from this injury Nate!

Fox on placing Irving on IR: "Became more evident after swelling went down in his knee that this was the best way to pursue it." #Broncos

— Troy Renck (@TroyRenck) November 14, 2014

Virgil Green continues to be on the injury report which is a huge bummer as he is such a great blocker. Previously Green's injury was listed as 'calf', this week it's listed as 'knee'. Green was limited in practice last week - this week he is listed as a non-participant. So Green has clearly had some kind of setback.

Earlier in the week John Fox was asked if Green's injury was turning into something bigger and he gave his characteristic non-answer.

"Not really. It's just a healing process. We are taking it a day at a time and we'll see what tomorrow brings. It's a calf muscle."

Is it a calf problem or a knee problem or a calf problem that led to a knee problem? In the end all that matter is that it's a problem. Hopefully Green heals up fast.

Montee Ball (groin) has been upgraded from a limited participant last week to a full participant this week. Perfect timing considering Hillman's new injury. It should be interesting to see how Ball does this week. With CJ Anderson's impressive performance last week the Broncos should still be able to ease Ball back in.

Paul Cornick (shoulder) is still on the injury report but he has been upgraded to a limited participant this week which is encouraging.

Quinton Carter (hamstring), Steven Johnson (ankle), and Juwan Thompson (knee) are still on the injury report but as they were full participants both last week and this week it's just a matter of time before they fall off the chart. Good to see Carter hasn't had any setbacks with his hamstring injury.

Broncos off the injury report

Brandon McManus (right groin) is finally off the injury report. McManus has been dealing with a groin strain almost the entire season so it will be interesting to see how he does past 40 yards now. Wes Welker's back issue from last week also has improved and he is no longer listed in the injury report.

Odds and Ends

New LB Todd Davis will meet Broncos in St Louis. Team flying out today.

— Mike Klis (@MikeKlis) November 14, 2014

CB M. Roberson (ankle) ruled out for Denver. LB Daren Bates (groin), DB Lamarcus Joyner (groin), WR Damian Williams hamstring).all doubtful.

— Jim Thomas (@jthom1) November 14, 2014

Friday Injury Report

Denver Broncos

*Quinton Carter was added to the injury report Saturday

Player	Pos.	Injury	Wed. Participation	Thur. Participation	Fri. Participation	Game Status
Green, Virgil	TE	Knee	DNP	DNP	DNP	DOUBTFUL
Hillman, Ronnie	RB	Foot	DNP	DNP	DNP	OUT
Irving, Nate	LB	Knee	DNP	DNP	IR	IR
Clady, Ryan	OT	Groin	LIMITED	LIMITED	FULL	PROBABLE
Cornick, Paul	OT	Shoulder	LIMITED	LIMITED	FULL	PROBABLE
Franklin, Orlando	OG	Knee	LIMITED	LIMITED	FULL	PROBABLE
Ball, Montee	RB	Groin	FULL	FULL	FULL	PROBABLE
Carter, Quinton	S	Knee	FULL	FULL	FULL	PROBABLE
Johnson, Steven	LB	Ankle	FULL	FULL	FULL	PROBABLE
Thompson, Juwan	RB	Knee	FULL	FULL	FULL	PROBABLE
Carter, Quinton	S	Illness	-	-	-	PROBABLE

St. Louis Rams

Player	Pos.	Injury	Wed. Participation	Thur. Participation	Fri. Participation	Game Status
Bates, Daren	LB	Groin	DNP	DNP	DNP	DOUBTFUL
Carrington, Alex	DT	Quadricep	DNP	LIMITED	DNP	QUESTIONABLE
Hayes, William	DE	Fibula	DNP	FULL	FULL	PROBABLE
Joyner, Lamarcus	CB	Groin	DNP	DNP	DNP	DOUBTFUL
Laurinaitis, James	LB	Foot	DNP	LIMITED	FULL	PROBABLE
Roberson, Marcus	CB	Ankle	DNP	DNP	DNP	OUT
Williams, Damian	WR	Hamstring	DNP	DNP	DNP	DOUBTFUL
Herring, Will	LB	Foot	LIMITED	DNP	LIMITED	QUESTIONABLE

STATUS DEFINITIONS:
Out - player definitely will not play
Doubtful - at least 75% chance player will not play
Questionable - 50-50 chance player will not play
Probable - virtual certainty player will be available for normal duty
IR - Placed on Injured Reserve