The Denver Broncos have now misplaced 4 straight video games, however they’re anticipated to get considered one of their prime playmakers again subsequent week. On Thursday, Broncos head coach Vic Fangio mentioned on Friday that huge receiver Jerry Jeudy is predicted to return in Week 8 vs. the Washington Soccer Staff.

“I feel the expectation is he’ll play this recreation,” Fangio mentioned. “He was medically cleared to play this recreation, this previous recreation. He wished to play. We did not suppose it was prudent to play him with no observe.”

Jeudy acquired a “stable exercise” in pregame on Thursday night time forward of Denver’s matchup with the Cleveland Browns. In line with Professional Soccer Speak, Fangio mentioned that Jeudy was truly medically cleared to play on Thursday night time, however Denver did not suppose its second-year wideout had sufficient observe time to return to the lineup simply but.

Jeudy went down with what initially gave the impression to be a severe ankle damage throughout the Broncos’ Week 1 assembly with the New York Giants. He was carted off the sphere, however X-rays got here again unfavourable. The previous No. 15 total choose was recognized with a excessive ankle sprain, and ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported that he was anticipated to overlook 4-6 weeks. 

Final yr as a rookie Jeudy caught 52 passes for 856 yards and three touchdowns. Regardless of leaving the season opener early, he nonetheless led the Broncos in receiving with six catches for 72 yards.