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Broncos injury report: Justin Simmons ruled out for Dolphins game

Denver Broncos safety Justin Simmons (hip) has been ruled out for Sunday’s game against the Miami Dolphins. Broncos outside linebacker Frank Clark (hip) has also been ruled out for Week 3.

Denver defensive lineman Mike Purcell (ankle) was back at practice on a limited basis on Friday and he’s listed as questionable on the injury report.

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Delarrin Turner-Yell will likely start in the place of Simmons across from Kareem Jackson at free safety. With safeties Caden Sterns (knee) and P.J. Locke (leg) on injured reserve, rookie JL Skinner is left as the only backup behind Jackson and Turner-Yell this week. Cornerback Essang Bassey will likely provide emergency depth at safety.

At outside linebacker, Jonathon Cooper is set to start across from Randy Gregory again with Nik Bonitto and Thomas Incoom getting rotational snaps behind them.

On the defensive line, Purcell’s potential absence could mean more snaps for Matt Henningsen and Elijah Garcia against Miami.

Denver’s complete injury report from Friday can be seen below.

Player Wed Thur Fri Game Status
OLB Frank Clark (hip) DNP DNP DNP Out
DL Mike Purcell (ankle) DNP DNP Limited Questionable
DB Justin Simmons (hip) DNP DNP DNP Out
OT Garett Bolles (ankle) Limited Full Full

The Dolphins (2-0) are considered 6.5-point favorites against the Broncos (0-2) this week. Sunday’s game will begin at 11:00 a.m. MT on select CBS channels (view the TV map here).

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