Player Notes

Indianapolis Colts Kelly, Ryan · Dec 13, 2018

C Ryan Kelly practiced for the first time in three weeks on a limited basis Wednesday. He's breaking in a left knee brace to stabilize a sprained medial collateral ligament. "I think we have done everything we had to do, checked all the boxes off the last week and even early this week," he said. "I feel confident I am good to go. I couldn't go out there if I wasn't feeling at least able to do everything ...

Denver Broncos Sutton, Courtland · Dec 13, 2018

WR Courtland Sutton resumed practicing in a limited fashion Wednesday and Broncos coach Vance Joseph was optimistic that Sutton would be ready to play Saturday against the Browns. "He looked pretty good," Joseph said. Sutton suffered a quad injury in last week's loss to the 49ers.

Denver Broncos Marshall, Brandon · Dec 13, 2018

LB Brandon Marshall continues to take part in practice this week, and barring a setback, he could return for the game against the Browns on Saturday. He had missed the last six weeks with a knee injury.

Denver Broncos Yiadom, Isaac · Dec 13, 2018

CB Isaac Yiadom is struggling with a shoulder injury and may not be able to play on Saturday night against the Browns. He missed significant practice this week because of the shoulder issue.

Denver Broncos Wolfe, Derek · Dec 13, 2018

DE Derek Wolfe has missed most of practice this week while in the NFL's concussion protocol. However, he has been making progress and his availability for the game against the Browns on Saturday could come down to a game-time decision.

Denver Broncos Harris Jr., Chris · Dec 13, 2018

CB Chris Harris Jr. (fractured fibula) is not expected to play Saturday night against the Browns.

Denver Broncos Barrett, Shaquil · Dec 13, 2018

LB Shaquil Barrett (hip) is not expected to play Saturday night against the Browns.

Denver Broncos Brock, Tramaine · Dec 13, 2018

CB Tramaine Brock, who missed last week's game at San Francisco with a rib injury, is back at practice and expects to be ready to play against the Browns. With Chris Harris Jr. still sidelined by a broken leg and his replacement, Isaac Yiadom, bothered by a shoulder injury, Brock could step into the starting spot in their place. He would play opposite Bradley Roby. Jamar Taylor, a veteran free agent ...

Atlanta Falcons Means, Steven · Dec 13, 2018

DL Steven Means got passing marks from head coach Dan Quinn after his most playing time against the Packers. Quinn said Means, who had three tackles, showed the quickness and play-making ability that he has seen in practice.

Atlanta Falcons Sambrailo, Ty · Dec 13, 2018

OL Ty Sambrailo will continue to get some snaps at right tackle. The 2018 draft pick helped improve pass protection, head coach Dan Quinn said.

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