Even though Denver Broncos wide receiver and All-Pro returner Marvin Mims returned to practice this week, he won’t be suiting up on Thursday Night Football against the Las Vegas Raiders.
In Sunday’s game against the Houston Texans, the Broncos missed Mims’ presence, and they’ll miss it once again on Thursday in the return game and on offense.
Mims was a limited participant on Tuesday and Wednesday at practice, but that wasn’t enough for him to fully clear the NFL’s concussion protocol. With him being limited this week, all signs point to him making his return next week when Denver hosts the Kansas City Chiefs.
Michael Bandy will likely get reps and opportunities at punt return for the second consecutive week.
Safety P.J. Locke (neck) is the only player who is listed as questionable for Thursday’s game on Denver’s side. He was a full participant on Wednesday.
Everybody else that was included on the injury report this week, including Riley Moss, Brandon Jones, D.J. Jones, John Franklin-Myers, Wil Lutz, and Jonathon Cooper will play on Thursday.
Patrick Surtain II and Nate Adkins, as expected, will be out on Thursday as well.
Denver Broncos Final Injury Report and Game Status
Will play on Thursday vs. the Las Vegas Raiders.
- Outside linebacker Jonathon Cooper – thumb.
- Defensive end John Franklin-Myers – shoulder.
- Defensive tackle D.J. Jones – knee.
- Safety Brandon Jones – foot.
- Cornerback Riley Moss – ankle.
- Kicker Wil Lutz – illness.
Questionable vs. the Raiders.
- Safety P.J. Locke – neck.
Ruled out vs. the Raiders.
- Cornerback Patrick Surtain II – pectoral.
- Tight end Nate Adkins – knee.
- Wide receiver Marvin Mims – concussion.
The expectation is that veteran tight end Marcedes Lewis will be elevated for the second consecutive week from the practice squad to gameday roster, alongside Michael Bandy.