Broncos release Friday injury report: Safety returns with cast

Broncos safety P.J. Locke (thumb) is poised to return to the starting lineup this week, but he will be wearing a cast.

Denver Broncos safety P.J. Locke practiced all three days this week and he appears set to play against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday after missing the team’s last two games.

Broncos coach Sean Payton said after Friday’s practice that Locke will wear a small cast on his hand to protect his thumb for several weeks.

Elsewhere on the injury front, center Luke Wattenberg (ankle) was a full participant on Thursday and Friday, but he is officially listed as questionable for Sunda’s game. Once Wattenberg returns from injured reserve, Denver will have to make room for him on the active roster.

Safety Delarrin Turner-Yell (knee) and linebacker Drew Sanders (Achilles) have been ruled out, so they’ll have to wait at least one more week before being activated from the physically unable to perform list.

View the team’s final injury report below.

Player Wed Thur Fri Game Status
DE Zach Allen (NIR – rest) Limited Full Full
DL D.J. Jones (knee) Full Full Full
DB P.J. Locke (thumb) Full Full Full
OT Mike McGlinchey (knee) Limited Full Full
DB Delarrin Turner-Yell (knee) Full Full Full Out
C Luke Wattenberg (ankle) Limited Full Full Questionable
LB Drew Sanders (Achilles) Limited Limited Limited Out

Sunday’s game will be regionally televised on CBS (view the TV map). Playing at home, KC is considered a heavy favorite against the Broncos.

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