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Broncos’ Riley Moss is questionable for Thursday Night Football vs. Seahawks, but could return
Denver listed starting cornerback Riley Moss as questionable on its final practice report of the week as the Broncos prepare for a prime-time matchup at Empower Field at Mile High.
Riley Moss’s status is in the balance for Denver’s Thursday Night Football matchup against the Seattle Seahawks. The Broncos listed the cornerback as questionable on their final practice report of the week, indicating he could return if he progresses past the injury designation.
Moss’s injury is tied to ribs. Denver reported he was limited in all three of the team’s practice reports leading up to the Thursday game, and the team’s first two reports were described as estimations because the Broncos did not hold a full practice earlier in the week.
The injury subplot matters beyond Moss’s own availability. Denver will be without cornerback Pat Surtain II and safety Talanoa Hufanga, both ruled out with ankle injuries after they were listed as nonparticipants on all three practice reports.
Other Denver players received different availability labels. Safety Brandon Jones (foot), defensive lineman Sai’vion Jones (shoulder) and guard Ben Powers (biceps) were not assigned game statuses, a designation the Broncos use to indicate those players are available to play. Wednesday, all three were full participants.
Why It Matters
- Moss being questionable shapes Denver’s cornerback rotation for a prime-time game, with his status determining whether the Broncos can restore their usual defensive look.
- Even with Moss potentially returning, the absence of Pat Surtain II and Talanoa Hufanga removes two established contributors, forcing Denver to lean on other defensive personnel.
- Because several other key players are available (based on the lack of a game status), the Broncos have options to cover roles beyond the injured duo.
- Thursday’s matchup carries heightened attention due to the national broadcast, increasing the importance of late-week availability decisions.
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Key Facts
- The Broncos listed CB Riley Moss (ribs) as questionable for Thursday Night Football vs. the Seahawks.
- Moss was listed as limited on all three of Denver’s practice reports before the game.
- Denver did not hold a full practice earlier in the week, and the first two practice reports were estimations.
- Broncos CB Pat Surtain II and S Talanoa Hufanga were ruled out with ankle injuries after being listed as nonparticipants on all three practice reports.
- S Brandon Jones (foot), DL Sai’vion Jones (shoulder), and G Ben Powers (biceps) were not assigned game statuses, indicating availability.
- Denver hosts Seattle Thursday at 6:15 p.m. MT on Prime Video.