The Broncos will be missing their starting slot receiver for the second straight week as coach Gary Kubiak ruled Jordan Norwood out for Sunday’s game at Indianapolis.
Norwood suffered a hamstring injury at the . He was inactive versus Green Bay and did not participate in practice all week preparing for the Colts.
Receiver Andre Caldwell is expected to get the start for the second straight week with Bennie Fowler and Cody Latimer also getting snaps.
Running back Ronnie Hillman (thigh) was listed as questionable, but Kubiak expects him to play and start Sunday.
“He’s going to be fine. He looked a lot better today than he did yesterday,” Kubiak said.
Hillman took a hard hit that limited him in the second half.
Outside linebacker Shane Ray will also sit out with a sprained MCL. He is expected to be at least a couple weeks away from a return.
Colts injury report
Star receiver T.Y. Hilton is listed as questionable with a foot injury. Hilton hasn’t practiced all week.
Broncos cornerback Chris Harris said Thursday he would be disappointed if Hilton didn’t play. He’s been looking forward to this matchup since January’s playoff loss to the Colts.
Rookie receiver Phillip Dorsett (ankle) and linebacker Nate Irving (knee) have been ruled out.
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