October 24th 2024.
P.J. Locke, safety for the Denver Broncos, is currently facing a thumb injury which may prevent him from playing in Sunday's game against the Carolina Panthers. It seems that Locke sustained the injury during Wednesday's practice and was not seen on the field when the team finished for the day. Head coach Sean Payton confirmed on Thursday that Locke did not participate in practice due to the injury.
Locke has been a starting player for the Broncos in all seven games of the season so far, usually alongside Brandon Jones. However, when Jones was limited during training camp and in Week 1 against the Seattle Seahawks, Devon Key was the next in line at safety. Key also saw some action as the Broncos' dime defensive back earlier in the season.
In an interview with The Post on Thursday, Key expressed his confidence and readiness to step up in any situation. He believes that the entire defensive back room has great communication and is comfortable playing alongside Locke or Jones, despite having more experience with Locke due to training camp.
Meanwhile, Broncos defensive coordinator Vance Joseph is leading one of the top performing units in the NFL. This has led to speculation about him potentially being considered for a head coaching job in the offseason, as is common for successful coordinators. However, Joseph, who previously served as the Broncos' head coach from 2017 to 2018, stated that he is solely focused on the current season and winning games. He believes that there is a time and place for discussions about future opportunities, but right now his priority is on his team and helping them improve each week.
In terms of injuries, Locke was not the only player on the Broncos' radar. Right tackles Mike McGlinchey and Alex Palczewski were limited in practice for the second day in a row, while cornerback Pat Surtain II was able to participate fully for the second consecutive day. Defensive lineman Malcolm Roach also returned to practice after missing Wednesday due to illness.
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