Aqib Talib Injury: Updates on Broncos CB’s Back and Return
Published by Alec Nathan on October 28, 2016
Article Source: Bleacher Report - Chicago Bears
Denver Broncos cornerback Aqib Talib hasn’t played since Week 7 due to a back injury. His status against the Oakland Raiders in Week 9 has yet to be announced.
Continue for updates.
Latest on Talib’s Playing Status
Thursday, Nov. 3
James Palmer of the NFL Network reported Talib might play against the Raiders and will “most likely” be a game-time decision.
Latest on Talib’s Practice Status
Thursday, Nov. 3
Mike Klis of 9News reported Talib did not practice Thursday.
Talib to Undergo Further Evaluation
Thursday, Nov. 3
Cameron Wolfe of the Denver Post reported that Talib is in California to get a second opinion on his back.
Broncos Need Talib Healthy to Get Back to Super Bowl
Talib is renowned as one of the NFL’s best shutdown corners, and he reinforced that notion throughout the 2015 season.
Working in tandem with fellow coverage maestro Chris Harris Jr., Talib recorded three interceptions, 39 solo tackles and 13 defended passes in 15 regular-season games. He also scored two touchdowns on interception returns.
Through seven games in 2016, Talib has notched three interceptions, 11 defended passes and 20 combined tackles.
Denver’s secondary is among the most talented and physically imposing in the NFL, but it could take a step back if Talib is forced to miss snaps. Bradley Roby has proved to be a strong stopgap solution on the outside, so look for the third-year man to assume a heavier workload opposite Harris.
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