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Need a boost to your running game? How about getting your starting running back back at practice, not to mention your best run-blocking tight end?
Montee Ball practiced with the Broncos for the first time since leaving the Week 5 game against the Arizona Cardinals with a groin injury. Virgil Green, who missed Denver's Week 9 loss against the New England Patriots, also practiced. Both players were limited, according to coach John Fox.
Since Ball's missed time, Ronnie Hillman has filled in admirably, tallying two 100-yard games and two multiple-TD games. Fox didn't comment on whether Ball or Hillman would be the starter, if Ball could go.
Fox on Montee Ball "he has worked hard. Lost weight. He looks good" #broncos
— Troy Renck (@TroyRenck) November 5, 2014
Wes Welker, who suffered a back injury during Sunday's loss and did not return, practiced fully Wednesday.
Added to the injury report was right tackle Paul Cornick (shoulder), who was limited. Nate Irving (knee) missed practice.
Denver Broncos
Player | Pos. | Injury | Wed. Participation | Thur. Participation | Fri. Participation | Game Status |
Irving, Nate | LB | Knee | DNP | |||
Ball, Montee | RB | Groin | LIMITED | |||
Carter, Quinton | S | Hamstring | LIMITED | |||
Cornick, Paul | T | Shoulder | LIMITED | |||
Green, Virgil | TE | Calf | LIMITED | |||
Johnson, Steven | LB | Ankle | FULL | |||
McManus, Brandon | K | Right Groin | FULL | |||
Thompson, Juwan | RB | Knee | FULL | |||
Welker, Wes | WR | Back | FULL |
Oakland Raiders
Player | Pos. | Injury | Wed. Participation | Thur. Participation | Fri. Participation | Game Status |
Ausberry, David | TE | Foot | DNP | |||
Brown, Vincent | WR | Hamstring | FULL | |||
Carrie, TJ | CB | Ankle | DNP | |||
Chekwa, Chimdi | CB | Hamstring | DNP | |||
Jackson, Gabe | G | Knee | DNP | |||
McGill, Keith | CB | Groin | LIMITED | |||
Olawale, Jamize | FB/RB | Shoulder | LIMITED | |||
Rogers, Carlos | CB | Knee | DNP | |||
Tuck, Justin | DE | Knee | LIMITED |
BOLD-Indicates change in status
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