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Injury Report: CB Pat Surtain II returns to practice ahead of Week 8 game vs. Panthers.
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — A key defensive player for the Broncos has returned to practice.
Cornerback Pat Surtain II (concussion) fully participated in Wednesday’s practice after missing Week 7. Surtain was injured during Denver’s Week 6 game against the Chargers, leaving in the first defensive series with a concussion, which sidelined him for Week 7 against the Saints.
Head Coach Sean Payton said Wednesday that Surtain is trending in a positive direction to play on Sunday against the Panthers.
Tackles Mike McGlinchey (knee) and Alex Palczewski (ankle) and safety P.J. Locke (thumb) were limited in practice on Wednesday. McGlinchey, activated from injured reserve for Week 7, played in the win over the Saints, while Palczewski, who was limited earlier last week, was ruled out of that game. Palczewski has missed the last two games due to an ankle injury from Week 5.
Defensive tackle Malcolm Roach missed practice Wednesday due to illness.
“He’s under the weather,” Payton explained. “It’s just an illness…he’s running a fever.”
The Broncos will provide another practice update on Thursday, with official game statuses to be released on Friday.
Denver is scheduled to face the Carolina Panthers at 2:25 p.m. MT on Sunday.
