Broncos offensive linemen Ryan Clady and Chris Kuper practiced today but their playing status is still uncertain for Sunday’s home game against the Buffalo Bills.
Clady, an impressive rookie left tackle, sustained an ankle injury late in Sunday’s loss to Carolina.
“He practiced today, was limited, looked good,” Denver coach Mike Shanahan said. “Hopefully he’ll be able to go.”
Kuper has a broken bone in his left hand.
“He’s just going to have to handle the pain,” Shanahan said. “He’s used to playing with a cast on, that’s for sure. He’s a tough guy and I’ll be surprised if he doesn’t go the whole game.”
Kuper played with a broken bone in his right hand during training camp.
Shanahan said cornerback Champ Bailey (groin) and wide receiver Brandon Stokely (foot) will be reevaluated after pregame drills Sunday.
“(Bailey is) looking a little bit better (and) hopefully there is no setback, but we won’t know until game time,” Shanahan said.
“I wouldn’t say (I can do) everything,” Bailey said. “Most things. I’m not pushing through everything. I’m pretty confident I can do everything but it’s hard to simulate a game in practice.'”
Stokely is in the same position, but “I expect him to go,” Shanahan said.
Fullback update. The Broncos went without a fullback last week at Carolina but that is expected to change this week with the improved health of Spencer Larsen. The rookie was unavailable last week because of a strained groin.
“I’m feeling much better,” Larsen said. “I should be ready to go.”
If Larsen is ready, then the Broncos may also give veteran fullback Andrew Pinnock his first game action of the season.
“I’m hoping, but don’t know yet,” Pinnock said.
Sunday’s temperature? Don’t ask. The forecast for Sunday calls for sunny skies but cold temperatures, from the high teens to low 20s.
“I’m just going to wait for it,” Shanahan said. “You guys no better than that (about) Denver. It changes all the time.”
Mike Klis contributed to this report.
Mike Chambers: 303-954-1357 or mchambers@denverpost.com
