The Denver Broncos got some encouraging news about wide receiver Jerry Jeudy Thursday afternoon.
NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported the fourth-year receiver suffered a “moderate hamstring injury” and is expected to miss several weeks.
“But there’s optimism it’s nothing long term for one of Denver’s top weapons,” Rapoport noted.
#Broncos WR Jerry Jeudy is expected to miss several weeks with a moderate hamstring injury suffered today in practice, per me and @TomPelissero.
That puts Jeudy’s status in question for Week 1. But there’s optimism it’s nothing long term for one of Denver’s top weapons. pic.twitter.com/KNv0QAUDOR
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) August 24, 2023
That’s great news for the Broncos and fans, who feared the worst earlier Thursday when Jeudy left the practice field on a cart after suffering the injury. However, it leaves his early season status up in the air. Based solely on this report, the consensus among armchair NFL doctors is he’ll miss at least a couple of games. And obviously, hamstring injuries are always a special concern with receivers given the nature of the position.
Many observers believe Jeudy is poised for a huge season, with new head coach Sean Payton and a (hopefully) new and improved Russell Wilson. Jeudy had 67 catches for 972 yards and six touchdowns last season.
Fans were both relieved and worried by the report, because hammy issues are so unpredictable.
Hamstrings can be a nagging issue. Bummer for Jeudy but hope he comes back better than ever.
— Jay Flower (@JamesFlowerIII) August 24, 2023
This isn’t good news. Hamstrings are tricky
— Silvio (@SilJD22) August 24, 2023
This is pretty good news considering he isn’t out for the year. Denver can take its time with him and let him rest. Get him back playing around week 4 once fully healed
— tiMeLoRD (@The_Time_Lord) August 24, 2023
Might be one of the most unlucky careers Oat
— ™Nick⁴⁵ #FireCashman (@ColeUpNext) August 24, 2023
Bro Denver’s WR room is a hospital tf
— 𝘊𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳 𝘖𝘸𝘦𝘯 (0-0) (@TouchdownDotson) August 24, 2023
