After practicing in all three sessions this week, Denver Broncos cornerback Pat Surtain (concussion) appears to be on track to play against the Carolina Panthers on Sunday, but another starting defensive back is listed as doubtful to play in Week 8.
Broncos safety P.J. Locke left Wednesday’s practice with a thumb injury and he did not participate in the Thursday or Friday sessions. He is officially considered doubtful for Sunday’s game.
Devon Key would be the next man up at safety across from Brandon Jones. Denver also has JL Skinner and Keidron Smith on the active roster, plus Tanner McCalister on the practice squad.
As for the Carolina Panthers, quarterback Andy Dalton (thumb) is also listed as doubtful. After Dalton injured his thumb in a car crash on Tuesday, the Panthers will start Bryce Young against the Broncos on Sunday.
Elsewhere on Carolina’s injury report, wide receivers Diontae Johnson (ribs) and Adam Thielen (hamstring) have also been ruled out.
View the Broncos’ complete injury report below. DNP = did not participate.
| Player | Wed | Thur | Fri | Status |
| CB Pat Surtain (concussion) | Full | Full | Full | |
| DB P.J. Locke (thumb) | Limited | DNP | DNP | Doubtful |
| OT Mike McGlinchey (knee) | Limited | Limited | Full | |
| OT Alex Palczewski (ankle) | Limited | Limited | Limited | Questionable |
| DT Malcolm Roach (illness) | DNP | Full | Full |
Sunday’s game will be regionally televised on CBS. The Broncos are considered big favorites against the Panthers going into Week 8.
