Broncos vs. Colts injury report: Chris Harris Jr. probable for Sunday's opener

On paper, the Denver Broncos will be at nearly full strength when they face the Indianapolis Colts for Sunday's season opener. Only linebacker Danny Trevathan is expected to miss the game among the starters on the team.

However, all eyes remain on cornerback Chris Harris Jr., who tore his ACL during the 2013 AFC Championship Game and has worked rigorously to return to the field for opening night. Week 1 has always been his target; he's on the verge of hitting it, being listed as "Probable" on the team's first 2014 injury report.

"Like you'd expect from Chris, he attacks it," head coach John Fox said. "It's a long road back from ACL surgery. A lot of pain. A lot of hard work. It didn't shock me at all that he's worked as hard as anybody I've ever seen.  I think our trainers, who have watched about 35 years of (physical therapy), would attest. We're really excited for him, because of all the hard work he's put in, and I believe he's ready."

So will Harris start outside? Will he start at nickel?

"We'll keep everybody guessing on that," Fox said.

"I love it out there," Harris said. "It's a lot easier for me because I have the sideline to help me. But I'll be inside every once in a while, we'll figure it out."

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*Note: Sergio Brown was downgraded from questionable to out Saturday.

STATUS DEFINITIONS: BOLD-Indicates change in status

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