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It's a new year, according to the calendar. Judging by the Denver Broncos injury report, it looks like a new year too.
The Broncos had only one player limited in practice Wednesday in their preparations for the Indianapolis Colts, and no player (not on Injured Reserve) missed the practice session, indicating they're the healthiest they've been in months.
Three months, in fact.
#Broncos have all 53 players on their roster practicting for 1st time since Oct. 3 @AP_NFL
— Arnie Stapleton (@arniestapleton) January 7, 2015
Linebacker Brandon Marshall (who received a vote in the AP All Pro list and was an honorable mention in PFF's All Pro team) was the one Bronco to be limited, and he has recently said he plans to play against the Colts. It was less certain safety David Bruton would play, given his neck injury and concussion that required a precautionary trip to the Emergency Room (that almost sounds like an oxymoron), but even Bruton was a full participant Wednesday.
We'll be watching Marshall's status closely, but otherwise, this Broncos team looks like the healthiest we've seen in months. As one Twitter follower put it, if the Broncos win the Super Bowl, the bye week should be the real MVP.
Denver Broncos
Player | Pos. | Injury | Wed. Participation | Thur. Participation | Fri. Participation | Game Status |
Marshall, Brandon | LB | Foot | LIMITED | |||
Bruton, David | S | Concussion/Neck | FULL | |||
Cornick, Paul | T | Toe | FULL | |||
Franklin, Orlando | G | Concussion | FULL | |||
Manning, Peyton | QB | Thigh | FULL | |||
Montgomery, Will | C | Knee | FULL | |||
Talib, Aqib | CB | Achilles | FULL | |||
Thomas, Demaryius | WR | Ankle/Finger | FULL | |||
Thomas, Julius | TE | Ankle | FULL | |||
Thompson, Juwan | RB | Hip/Knee | FULL | |||
Ward, T.J. | S | Neck | FULL | |||
Webster, Kayvon | CB | Shoulder | FULL |
Indianapolis Colts
Player | Pos. | Injury | Wed. Participation | Thur. Participation | Fri. Participation | Game Status |
Jackson, D'Qwell | LB | Rest | DNP | |||
Muamba, Henoc | LB | Back | DNP | |||
Toler, Greg | CB | Knee | DNP | |||
Freeman, Jerrell | LB | Abdomen | LIMITED | |||
Harrison, Jonotthan | C | Concussion | LIMITED | |||
Jackson, Andrew | LB | Hamstring | LIMITED | |||
Walden, Erik | LB | Knee | LIMITED | |||
Shipley, A.Q. | C | Ankle | FULL |
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