Broncos coach Mike Shanahan reiterated Friday that cornerback Champ Bailey, who has missed the past six games with a groin injury, won’t decide if he will play at the Carolina Panthers until after Sunday’s pregame drills.
“He’ll (decide) before the game,” Shanahan said after Bailey participated in a full practice. “We don’t practice tomorrow. He’ll go out there early, along with a couple other people, and see how they feel.”
Shanahan was referring to wide receiver Brandon Stokely (foot), linebacker D.J. Williams (knee), running back Selvin Young (groin) and fullback/linebacker Spencer Larsen (groin).
Bailey declined comment Friday.
“It’s not a pain issue (with Bailey), it’s just if it’s loose enough to be able to play, to be able to go full speed,” Shanahan said. “He’ll have a chance to test it pregame.”
Mike Chambers: 303-954-1357 or mchambers@denverpost.com
NFL honors Cutler again. Denver quarterback Jay Cutler today was named the FedEx Air player of the week for the second straight week for his performance against Kansas City on Sunday.
He completed 32-of-40 passes for 286 yards in the Broncos” 24-17 win.
It is the third time Cutler has won the honor, which is voted on by fans at , this season.
Rookie left tackle Ryan Clady was also honored Friday as the Diet Pepsi Rookie of the Week. With Clady’s selection, Broncos rookies have won the honor four of the last five weeks. Clady joins receiver Eddie Royal (Weeks 1 and 10), linebacker/fullback Spencer Larsen (Week 11) and running back Peyton Hills (Week 13).
– Lindsay Jones
