Some big names on the Denver Broncos injury update for Week 9 as they prepare to take on the Houston Texans. The team decided [not to place cornerback Pat Surtain II on injured reserve](/denver-broncos-news/162138/broncos-are-not-planning-to-place-star-cb-pat-surtain-ii-on-the-ir-and-hope-to-get-him-back-after-the-bye-week), so he’ll remain on this injury report for the next several weeks most likely. The other big name is Marvin Mims Jr. who is headed into the concussion protocol. That injury is unpredictable, so it will be something to monitor.
The team also signed the ageless wonder [Mercedes Lewis to the practice squad](/denver-broncos-news/162134/broncos-sign-41-year-old-te-marcedes-lewis-to-the-practice-squad). His primary role will likely be as a blocker and is needed with Nate Adkins working his way back from a knee injury. The other guys on the list look like they are progressing back and Dre Greenlaw is back from his suspension as well.
On the Texans side of things, tight end Dalton Schultz is a name to keep an eye on and wide receiver Nico Collins is in the concussion protocol, but was listed as a limited participant today. He’ll be another guy to watch as the week progresses.
Here is your full practice report for Wednesday.
Dre Greenlaw
LB
Quad
FULL
P.J. Locke
S
Neck
LIMITED
Nate Adkins
TE
Knee
DNP
Marvin Mims Jr.
WR
Concussion
DNP
Pat Surtain II
CB
Pectoral
DNP
Alijah Huzzie
CB
Knee
FULL
Braxton Berrios
WR
Chest
LIMITED
Nico Collins
WR
Concussion
LIMITED
Jakob Johnson
FB
Hamstring
LIMITED
Christian Kirk
WR
Hamstring
LIMITED
Jalen Pitre
S
Foot
LIMITED
Denico Autry
DE
Knee
DNP
Dylan Horton
DE
Knee
DNP
Dalton Schultz
TE
Knee / Shoulder
DNP
Laken Tomlinson
G
NIR – Rest
DNP
_**BOLD** \- Indicates change in status; **NIR**- Indicates not injury related; \*- Team conducted a walk-through / 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_
See More: