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Denver Broncos and Miami Dolphins injury report: Wolfe, Peko, and Leary all will miss Sunday’s game

Here is your Friday injury report for the Denver Broncos and the Miami Dolphins.

By Scotty Payne
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The Denver Broncos and Miami Dolphins released their final injury report ahead of their matchup on Sunday afternoon. Unfortunately for the Broncos, they will be down multiple veteran starters.

Head Coach Vance Joseph announced Friday afternoon that they will be without starting defensive end Derek Wolfe and starting nose tackle Domata Peko for Sunday’s game. This is a big hit for the Broncos run defense. Also announced out was starting right guard Ron Leary.

Look for Adam Gotsis and Shelby Harris will likely start at defensive end while Zach Kerr will get the start at nose tackle in place of Peko.

With Ronald Leary also sitting out, guard/center Connor McGovern will get his first career start on Sunday at right guard. It won’t be an easy start with Ndamukong Suh lining up in the middle of the Miami defense.

“For a young guy to have the chance to have his first start, it will be fun to see. He’s worked hard. He’s played good in preseason. He’s played good in spot play this year. He’ll have a full game to play against, again, good competition in [DT] Ndamukong Suh and [DT] Jordan Phillips—top notch defensive lineman. It will be fun to see.”

It was also announced that Donald Stephenson will get the start at right tackle on Sunday so in other words, good luck Trevor Siemian.

The Broncos have a mini flu outbreak going on in the locker room currently. Shelby Harris, Shane Ray, Todd Davis, and DeMarcus Walker all are listed with illnesses. Their status will be something to watch as we draw closer to kick off.

Here is your entire injury report for the Denver Broncos and the Miami Dolphins ahead of their Sunday afternoon matchup.

Denver Broncos injury report

Player Pos. Injury Wednesday Thursday Friday Game Status
Player Pos. Injury Wednesday Thursday Friday Game Status
Shelby Harris DE Illness DNP LIMITED FULL
Ron Leary G Back DNP DNP DNP OUT
Paxton Lynch QB Ankle DNP DNP DNP OUT
Domata Peko Sr. NT Knee DNP DNP DNP OUT
Emmanuel Sanders WR Ankle DNP FULL FULL
Derek Wolfe DE Neck DNP DNP DNP OUT
Todd Davis ILB Ankle/Shoulder/Illness LIMITED FULL DNP QUESTIONABLE
Adam Gotsis DE Ankle/Shoulder LIMITED FULL FULL
Jeff Heuerman TE Knee LIMITED LIMITED FULL QUESTIONABLE
Shane Ray OLB Illness/Wrist LIMITED DNP DNP QUESTIONABLE
Zach Kerr DE Toe FULL FULL FULL
DeMarcus Walker OLB Illness NOT LISTED NOT LISTED DNP QUESTIONABLE

Miami Dolphins injury report

Player Pos. Injury Wednesday Thursday Friday Game Status
Player Pos. Injury Wednesday Thursday Friday Game Status
Jermon Bushrod G Foot DNP DNP DNP OUT
Matt Moore QB Foot DNP DNP DNP OUT
Mike Pouncey C Hip DNP FULL FULL
Maurice Smith S Abdomen DNP DNP DNP OUT
Ndamukong Suh DT Knee DNP FULL DNP
Michael Thomas S Knee DNP LIMITED FULL QUESTIONABLE
Cameron Wake DE NIR DNP FULL FULL
Damien Williams RB Shoulder DNP DNP DNP OUT
Senorise Perry RB Concussion LIMITED FULL FULL
Jarvis Landry WR Knee NOT LISTED LIMITED FULL
Davon Godchaux DT Knee NOT LISTED NOT LISTED DNP QUESTIONABLE

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

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