According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter and Chris Mortensen, Denver Broncos running back Willis McGahee suffered a torn MCL during yesterday’s win over the Chargers.
New England not only team to take hit: @mortreport and I reporting Broncos RB Willis McGahee has a torn MCL, will miss six to eight weeks.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) November 19, 2012
This is a big blow for the Broncos. They’ll now be working out running backs this week.
With Willis McGahee banged up, Broncos working out RBs on Tuesday, Steve Slaton among them
— Jason La Canfora (@JasonLaCanfora) November 19, 2012
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