Denver Broncos cornerback Pat Surtain (concussion) practiced again on Thursday and he seems to be on track to play against the Carolina Panthers on Sunday, although that has not yet been officially confirmed.
Broncos coach Sean Payton said Surtain’s outlook “looks positive” after the cornerback was a full participant in Wednesday’s practice.
Elsewhere on Denver’s injury report, defensive lineman Malcolm Roach (illness) was back at practice but safety P.J. Locke did not participate Thursday after leaving Wednesday’s practice with a thumb injury.
As for the Carolina Panthers, quarterback Andy Dalton (thumb) was held out of practice again on Thursday. Dalton injured his thumb in a car crash on Tuesday, so the Panthers are set to start Bryce Young against the Broncos in Week 8.
View the Broncos’ complete injury report below. DNP = did not participate.
| Player | Wed | Thur | Fri | Status |
| CB Pat Surtain (concussion) | Full | Full | ||
| DB P.J. Locke (thumb) | Limited | DNP | ||
| OT Mike McGlinchey (knee) | Limited | Limited | ||
| OT Alex Palczewski (ankle) | Limited | Limited | ||
| DT Malcolm Roach (illness) | DNP | Full |
Denver will hold one more practice on Friday before releasing a final injury report with game statuses for Sunday’s showdown with the Panthers.
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