Elvis Dumervil, the NFL's leading top sacker, says he won't play at all this season. The Denver Broncos' pass rusher underwent surgery last month to repair a torn chest muscle, but the team had been holding out hope he'd make a quicker than anticipated recovery and return to action in December.
Denver Broncos linebacker Elvis Dumervil is out for the season. Dumervil on Friday night confirmed via Twitter reports that he would be placed on injured reserve Saturday. NFL Network's Michael Lombardi was first to report the move. "THIS SEASON FOR ME IS OVER DUE TO MY INJURY," Dumervil tweeted. The NFL's sack leader in 2009 suffered a torn pectoral during training camp. The Pro Bowler, who had surgery last month, added, "THE BRONCOS HAVE A GREAT RECOVERY PLAN FOR ME TO BE BACK 100% & MORE!"
The Philadelphia Eagles acquired veteran offensive lineman Reggie Wells from the Arizona Cardinals on Friday in exchange for an undisclosed 2011 draft pick. The team also released 10 players to trim its roster to 65. The Eagles have until 6 p.m. Eastern on Saturday to get their roster down to the maximum 53 players.
The Denver Broncos have waived seven players and placed injured running back LenDale White on injured reserve. White ruptured his Achilles' tendon Thursday night in a game at Minnesota and will undergo surgery next week, according to his representative. The biggest surprise on the list of seven cuts was seventh-round draft pick Jamie Kirlew, a linebacker from Indiana.
Denver Broncos running back LenDale White will be out for the regular season after tearing his Achilles tendon in the team’s final exhibition game, sources tell ESPN’s Adam Schefter. White was signed as a backup for second-year backs Knowshon Moreno and Correll Buckhalter. He was hurt on a 9-yard run in the second quarter at Minnesota and stayed down for a moment before carefully exiting the field. White had been expected to miss the first four games of the season as he serves a suspension for violating the league’s substance-abuse policy.
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. - A person familiar with the injury tells The Associated Press that Denver Broncos tailback LenDale White has a ruptured Achilles' tendon and is out for the season.
A person familiar with the injury tells The Associated Press that Denver Broncos tailback LenDale White has a ruptured Achilles' tendon and is out for the season. The person spoke on condition of anonymity Friday because the Broncos hadn't publicly discussed the results of medical tests on White's right leg.
A capsule look at reasons for concern among teams in the AFC West: Denver Broncos 1. Inexperience/injuries on O-line. Denver likely will start two rookies -- LG Zane Beadles and C J.D. Walton -- and while there's talent, there's a learning curve. To compound matters, LT Ryan Clady has only recently returned to practice coming off knee surgery and RG Chris Kuper has some ankle issues. Continuity will take some time. 2. Pass rushers. There have been signs OLB Robert Ayers might be ready to make a step forward.