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Broncos vs. Lions practice participation report: Thursday

The Denver Broncos have a couple of injuries on defense to watch for as they prepare to take on the Detroit Lions in Week 14. Here is the full Thursday participation report.

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The Denver Broncos received some good news on Thursday with both edge rusher Bradley Chubb and interior defensive lineman Shelby Harris progressing from no participation to limited participation. Running back Melvin Gordon remained limited in practice, but head coach Vic Fangio seemed optimistic he’ll return on Sunday saying, “He did well. I think he’s progressing.”

Whether or not Gordon will split the reps with rookie Javonte Williams was left in the air. “We’ll see,” Fangio said. “It depends upon Melvin’s health and how he’s looking if he is active.”

As for the Detroit Lions, I don’t know what the Hell to make of their practice report today. I’m not sure I’ve ever seen a team sit half their dang team for no reason. Maybe they’re all hung over from a multi-day celebration for their first win of the season? All kidding aside, the real reason for holding so many players out of practice was to prevent a severe outbreak of the flu among players this week.

Here is your full Thursday practice participation report for both teams.

Broncos Injury Report

Player Pos. Injury Wednesday Thursday Friday Game Status
Player Pos. Injury Wednesday Thursday Friday Game Status
Bradley Chubb OLB Shoulder/Ankle DNP LIMITED LIMITED QUESTIONABLE
Shelby Harris DE Ankle DNP LIMITED LIMITED QUESTIONABLE
Melvin Gordon III RB Hip LIMITED LIMITED LIMITED QUESTIONABLE
Bobby Massie T Ankle LIMITED FULL FULL -
Mike Purcell DL Thumb FULL FULL FULL -
Mike Ford CB Knee FULL FULL FULL -
Malik Reed OLB Wrist FULL FULL FULL -
Caden Sterns S Shoulder FULL FULL FULL -
Teddy Bridgewater QB Tibia FULL FULL FULL -
Andrew Beck FB/TE Elbow FULL FULL FULL -
PJ Locke S Placed on Reserve/COVID-19 List - - DNP OUT
Mike Boone RB Placed on Reserve/COVID-19 List - - DNP OUT

Lions Injury Report

Player Pos. Injury Wednesday Thursday Friday Game Status
Player Pos. Injury Wednesday Thursday Friday Game Status
Julian Okwara OLB Ankle DNP DNP DNP OUT
Jalen Reeves-Maybin LB Shoulder DNP DNP DNP OUT
D’Andre Swift RB Shoulder DNP DNP DNP OUT
T.J. Hockenson TE Hand LIMITED DNP DNP DOUBTFUL
Michael Brockers DE Knee/Illness DNP DNP LIMITED QUESTIONABLE
Austin Bryant OLB Shoulder LIMITED DNP DNP QUESTIONABLE
Charles Harris OLB Illness - DNP DNP QUESTIONABLE
Jonah Jackson G Illness DNP DNP LIMITED QUESTIONABLE
Alim McNeill NT Illness - DNP DNP QUESTIONABLE
Matt Nelson T Ankle LIMITED DNP LIMITED QUESTIONABLE
Levi Onwuzurike DE Illness - DNP DNP QUESTIONABLE
Riley Patterson K Illness - - LIMITED QUESTIONABLE
John Penisini NT Illness/NIR DNP DNP LIMITED QUESTIONABLE
Penei Sewell T Shoulder/Illness LIMITED DNP LIMITED QUESTIONABLE
Halapoulivaati Vaitai G Illness DNP DNP LIMITED QUESTIONABLE
Nick Williams DE Illness DNP DNP LIMITED QUESTIONABLE
Rashod Berry OLB NIR - DNP FULL -
Taylor Decker T NIR - DNP FULL -
Jared Goff QB Illness DNP FULL FULL -
Will Holden T NIR - DNP FULL -
Jermar Jefferson RB Illness - DNP FULL -
Tommy Kraemer G NIR - DNP FULL -
Jessie Lemonier OLB NIR - DNP FULL -

BOLD - Indicates change in status; NIR­- Indicates not injury related; *- Team did not practice / report is an estimation;

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