Broncos WR Tim Patrick returns after injury scare vs. Vikings

Broncos wide receiver Tim Patrick (shoulder) is questionable to return to Sunday’s game against the Vikings.

Update: Patrick and Risner have both returned to the game. See our original post below. 


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Broncos wide receiver Tim Patrick suffered a shoulder injury in the second quarter of Sunday’s game against the Vikings and is questionable to return, the team announced.

Patrick suffered the injury just a few plays after he caught a 38-yard pass from wide receiver Courtland Sutton in a Wild Cat play.

Denver also announced that offensive guard Dalton Risner (ankle) is probable to return.

In related injury news, nose tackle Mike Purcell returned to the game in the second quarter after leaving earlier with a rib injury.

The Broncos lead Minnesota 17-0 midway through the second quarter.

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