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Denver Broncos vs. San Diego Chargers injury report: Anderson likely to the IR and Paradis, Talib and Marshall sit out

Here is your Thursday injury report for the Denver Broncos and the San Diego Chargers.

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Once again the big news from Dove Valley today was the bad news about starting running back C.J. Anderson's knee. On Wednesday people were fearing the worse and those fears came true on Thursday when it was announced that Anderson was having surgery on a torn meniscus in right knee.

Now Anderson is likely heading to the injured reserve and the rest of his 2016 season is now in doubt. This means rookie Devontae Booker is now your starting running back for the defending Super Bowl Champs for the foreseeable future.

Veteran's Aqib Talib(lower back), and Matt Paradis(Hip) continued to sit out practice on Thursday, but Kubiak told reporters after practice he expects both to be on the field for Friday's session.

Starting inside linebacker Brandon Marshall continues to sit out and his availability for this Sunday doesn't look good. He is likely at best a game-time decision for the Broncos. Look for backup Corey Nelson to get reps in his place on Sunday.

Center James Ferentz sat out Wednesday's practice with a non-injury related status but returned fully today. Also, starting nose tackle put in a limited session today after sitting out Wednesday's practice.

Veteran edge rusher DeMarcus Ware continues to work his way back for a broken forearm and could play this weekend, but looks more likely to play the following week. No need to rush him back this week, Both Shane Ray and Shaquil Barrett have played well in his absence.

Denver Broncos:

Player Pos. Injury Monday Tuesday Wednesday Game Status
C.J. Anderson RB Knee DNP DNP

James Ferentz C NIR DNP FULL

Brandon Marshall ILB Hamstring DNP DNP

Matt Paradis C Hip DNP DNP
Aqib Talib CB Lower Back DNP DNP
Sylvester Williams NT Ankle DNP LIMITED
Andy Janovich FB Hand LIMITED LIMITED
Demaryius Thomas WR Hip LIMITED LIMITED
DeMarcus Ware OLB Forearm LIMITED LIMITED
Shaquil Barrett OLB Elbow FULL FULL
Trevor Siemian QB Left Shoulder FULL FULL
Billy Winn DE Low Back FULL FULL

San Diego Chargers:

Player Pos. Injury Monday Tuesday Wednesday Game Status
Jerry Attaochu LB Ankle DNP DNP

Travis Benjamin WR Knee DNP LIMITED

Craig Mager CB Concussion DNP DNP

Tyrell Williams WR Knee DNP LIMITED

Jahleel Addea S Collarbone DNP LIMITED

Hunter Henry TE Concussion LIMITED FULL

Denzel Perryman ILB Shoulder/Foot LIMITED LIMITED

Brandon Flowers CB Concussion FULL FULL
Joshua Perry ILB Knee FULL FULL

BOLD - Indicates change in status; NIR­- Indicates not injury related.

STATUS DEFINITIONS: Did not participate (DNP); Limited: means less than 100 percent of a player’s normal repetitions; Full: 100 percent of player’s normal repetitions; Out: will not play; Doubtful: Unlikely to play; Questionable: Uncertain to play.