Broncos injuries: Heuerman and James doubtful to play Sunday

Broncos tight end Jeff Heuerman (knee) and offensive tackle Ja’Wuan James (knee) are doubtful for Sunday’s game against the Vikings.

The Denver Broncos are placing cornerback Bryce Callahan (foot) on injured reserve. The team considers tight end Jeff Heuerman (knee) and offensive tackle Ja’Wuan James (knee) doubtful to play Sunday’s game against the Minnesota Vikings.

If Heuerman is inactive this week, Troy Fumagalli and Andrew Beck will likely get more snaps than usual at tight end. If James is inactive, Elijah Wilkinson will fill in again at right tackle.

The Broncos’ complete injury report can be seen below. DNP = did not participate. N/L = not listed. IR = injured reserve.

Player Injury Wed Thur Fri Status
CB Bryce Callahan Foot DNP DNP DNP IR
TE Jeff Heuerman Knee Limited Limited Limited Doubtful
OT Ja’Wuan James Knee Limited Limited Limited Doubtful
CB Duke Dawson Foot Full Full Full
RB Phillip Lindsay Wrist Full Full Full
DB Will Parks Hand Full Full Full
DE DeMarcus Walker Shoulder Full Full Full
WR DaeSean Hamilton Knee N/L Limited Limited Questionable

The Minnesota Vikings’ complete injury report can be seen below.

Player Injury Wed Thur Fri Status
DT Linval Joseph Knee DNP DNP DNP Out
OG Josh Kline Concussion DNP DNP DNP Out
DT Shamar Stephen Knee DNP Full Full
WR Adam Thielen Hamstring DNP DNP DNP Out
CB Mackensie Alexander Groin Limited Full Full
DB Anthony Harris  Groin Limited DNP DNP Out
OL Brett Jones Knee Limited DNP IR IR
DB Andrew Sendejo Groin Limited Limited Limited Questionable
CB Trae Waynes Ankle Limited Full Full
FB C.J. Ham Ankle Full Full Full
LB Eric Kendricks Hip Full Full Full
DE Ifeadi Odenigbo Shoulder Full Full Full
CB Xavier Rhodes Elbow Full Full Full
DT Armon Watts Elbow Full Full Full

Sunday’s game will air on CBS at 11:00 a.m. MT (view the TV map here).

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