Broncos defensive end Elvis Dumervil has been ruled out of Sunday’s game at Tennessee. Instead of traveling with the team to Nashville today, Dumervil will remain in Denver to receive more treatment on his injured shoulder.
Dumervil was on the field for the start of today’s practice, but did not end up participating in any of the drills, head coach John Fox said. Dumervil also missed last week’s game against Cincinnati and was limited to passing downs only in the opener because of the shoulder injury, initially suffered in a practice two weeks ago.
“I wouldn’t call it a setback. This is a physical game, and it is hard enough with two arms,” Fox said. “It’s hard to play with one arm.”
Jason Hunter is expected to start at right defensive end for the second straight week in Dumervil’s place.
Also ruled out of Sunday’s game are receivers Eddie Royal (groin) and Demaryius Thomas (finger); defensive tackle Marcus Thomas (groin); and tight end Julius Thomas (ankle).
Cornerback Champ Bailey (hamstring), linebacker D.J. Williams (elbow) and running back Knowshon Moreno (hamstring) are listed as questionable, while receiver Brandon Lloyd (groin) is probable. Those four players will all travel to Tennessee and be treated as game-day decisions.
Lindsay H. Jones: 303-954-1262 or ljones@denverpost.com
