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HC Vic Fangio: Broncos to have 15-18 players on COVID list by end of Friday

By Victor Barbosa | Last updated 12/31/21

The Denver Broncos canceled their Thursday practice due to positive COVID-19 tests. On Friday, head coach Vic Fangio told reporters that the team is expecting to have more than a dozen players on the reserve/COVID-19 list at the end of the day.

Vic Fangio said there will be 15-18 total players on Denver's COVID-19 list by the end of the day — including current players on it and new additions.

Said Jerry Jeudy and Bradley Chubb, as has been reported, will be on it. Said Courtland Sutton could be, too.
— Nick Kosmider (@NickKosmider) December 31, 2021

NFL Network's James Palmer reported Friday afternoon that both Chubb and Jeudy have been ruled out for Sunday's Week 17 AFC West clash against the Los Angeles Chargers.

Chubb was a first-time Pro Bowler in 2020 but has been limited to six games this season due to injury. The 25-year-old was placed on injured reserve in September after undergoing ankle surgery.

In nine contests, Jeudy has recorded 36 receptions for 437 scoreless yards on 51 targets. Sutton leads the Broncos in targets (90) and receiving yards (703), while placing second in receptions with 54 and securing two touchdowns this season as well.

Denver and Los Angeles are slated to kick off at 4:05 p.m. ET on Sunday.

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