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Broncos vs. Panthers Injury report: Bennie Fowler officially ruled out for Thursday Night's game

Here is your Wednesday injury report for the Denver Broncos and the Carolina Panthers.

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The Denver Broncos officially ruled out wide receiver Bennie Fowler for Thursday Night's week one matchup against the Carolina Panthers.

Fowler suffered a hairline fracture to his elbow after the Broncos first preseason game against the Chicago Bears and has sat out since. I'd expect Fowler to be good to go for week two when the Broncos host Andrew Luck and the Indianapolis Colts.

Tight end Jeff Heuerman, center James Ferentz, and offensive lineman Ty Sambrailo are listed as questionable and have a "50/50 shot" at playing on Thursday night. Heuerman has been dealing with an ankle injury but seems likely to play Thursday night. Backup center James Ferentz has been sidelined with a knee injury and could be available to be Matt Paradis's backup. If not, look for rookie Connor McGovern to serve as a backup guard/center Thursday night. As for tackle/guard Ty Sambrailo, I think the Broncos will hold him out this week and give him some extra time to come back from an elbow injury he suffered early in camp.

The rest of the Broncos usually would be considered "Probable" but the NFL removed that label so now they're just left blank.

As for the Panthers, first round pick, defensive tackle Vernon Butler and backup linebacker A.J. Klein are listed as questionable while reserve safety Dean Marlowe is considered doubtful for Thursday Night's game.

Denver Broncos:

Player Pos. Injury Monday Tuesday Wednesday Game Status
Bennie Fowler WR Elbow DNP DNP DNP OUT
Jeff Heuerman TE Ankle DNP LIMITED LIMITED QUESTIONABLE
James Ferentz C Knee LIMITED LIMITED LIMITED QUESTIONABLE
Ty Sambrailo OL Elbow LIMITED LIMITED LIMITED QUESTIONABLE
Kapri Bibbs RB Quadricep FULL FULL FULL
Max Garcia G Groin FULL FULL FULL
DeMarcus Ware OLB Back FULL FULL FULL
Darion Weems OL Concussion FULL FULL FULL
Billy Winn DE Back FULL FULL FULL

Carolina Panthers:

Player Pos. Injury Monday Tuesday Wednesday Game Status
Vernon Butler DT Hand LIMITED FULL FULL QUESTIONABLE
A.J. Klein LB Back LIMITED FULL FULL QUESTIONABLE
Dean Marlowe S Hamstring LIMITED LIMITED LIMITED DOUBTFUL