Buckhalter could play Monday
October 15, 2009 7:15 PM
Posted by ESPN.com’s Bill Williamson
It looks like Denver running back Correll Buckhalter is on his way to playing Monday night in a pivotal game against San Diego.
Buckhalter practiced fully Thursday. He was on the practice field Wednesday, but the Broncos were not required to put out a practice participation report because the game Monday. Buckhalter’s injury status, if any, will be released Saturday.
Buckhalter did not play against New England in Denver’s 20-17 overtime win with a high ankle sprain. When he was hurt against Dallas, it was thought he’d miss 1-2 games. Buckhalter is averaging 7.2 yards per carry. If he plays against San Diego, he will likely work in a rotation with rookie Knowshon Moreno.
Linebacker Stephen Cooper didn’t practice for San Diego with a knee injury. Cooper has 39 tackles in four games.