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DECEMBER 6, 2021 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM

Broncos rule out ailing running back Melvin Gordon at K.C.

The Denver Broncos will try to snap their 11-game losing streak to the Kansas City Chiefs without the services of veteran running back and leading touchdown scorer Melvin Gordon II...

DECEMBER 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Broncos running back Melvin Gordon doubtful for Chiefs game

Rookie running back Javonte Williams is preparing to get his first NFL start Sunday night at Kansas City with veteran Melvin Gordon III listed as doubtful

DECEMBER 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Likely headed for No. 2 role Boone is expected to serve as the Broncos' No. 2 running back behind Javonte Williams in Sunday's game against the Chiefs with Melvin Gordon (hip/shoulder) listed as doubtful for t...

Impact Gordon wasn't able to practice in any capacity this week, making it likely that he'll be inactive for the first time all season. Through their first 11 games, the Broncos have deployed a near-even backfield timeshare of Gordon and Williams, with both receiving similar snap and touch counts in nearly every game. That has left scant work for Boone since coming off injured reserve Week 6, though he showed the ability to produce on the occasions he saw carries for the Vikings the past three seasons. Even so, rather than simply plugging Boone in for Gordon as part of a timeshare, the Broncos are more likely to prepare the Williams for his first look in a three-down bellcow role, with Boone likely mixing in when the rookie requires a breather.

DECEMBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Suits up Sunday Boone (hip) is active for Sunday's game against the Chargers.

Impact Boone trended up all week in practice and is accordingly good to go Sunday. He'll see action in just his fourth game of the year.

NOVEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Participates fully Friday Boone (hip) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Chargers, Zac Stevens of TheDNVR.com reports.

Impact Boone was limited in the first two practice sessions of the week before being a full-go Friday. It's looking likely he'll resume his predominantly special-teams role come Sunday.

NOVEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Limited at Wednesday's practice Boone (hip) was a limited participate at practice Wednesday, George Stoia III of The Denver Gazette reports.

Impact Boone was inactive for the Week 10 loss to the Eagles, but he's back at practice coming out of the bye week. The 26-year-old should be able to avoid an injury designation for this weekend if he can practice fully later in the week.

NOVEMBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Can't go Sunday Boone (hip) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Eagles, Zac Stevens of TheDNVR.com reports.

Impact Boone was limited Thursday before a DNP on Friday. Damarea Crockett should pick up the slack in the meantime.

NOVEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Listed as questionable The Broncos have listed Boone (hip) as questionable for Sunday's matchup with the Eagles, Aric DiLalla of the team's official website reports.

Impact Boone reportedly suffered the injury at Thursday's practice. His status Sunday will depend on how he is feeling during pregame warmups.

NOVEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Inactive against Browns Boone (coach's decision) is inactive for Thursday's game against the Browns, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.

Impact Boone made his season debut last week but played just five offensive snaps against the Raiders. He won't suit up against Cleveland, and Melvin Gordon and Javonte Williams will shoulder the load for the Broncos once again.

OCTOBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Limited role in season debut Boone caught his only target for three yards while failing to record a single rushing attempt in Sunday's 34-24 loss to the Raiders

Impact Boone made his season debut Sunday, but veteran only managed to play on six of the teams 81 offensive snaps. The running back did, however, play on 61 percent of Denver's special teams plays. Boone is buried on the Broncos' depth chart behind both Melvin Gordon and Javonte Williams, as the two are splitting time almost evenly. The 26-year-old speedster will likely continue to see limited snaps on offense barring an injury to either Gordon or Williams. Nonetheless, Boone will have a chance to see the field in some capacity again when the Broncos visit the Browns on Thursday night.

OCTOBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

On track to play Boone (quadriceps) was activated off injured reserve Saturday and is expected to play Sunday against the Raiders, Mike Klis of 9News Denver reports.

Impact It'll be interesting to see how much playing time Boone syphons away from Melvin Gordon (hip) and Javonte Williams given the duo has operated in a 55-45 split to date. Signed this offseason as a change-of-pace option, Boone figures to be more of a reserve depth piece unless one of the aforementioned players suffers an injury.

OCTOBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Could play Sunday Broncos head coach Vic Fangio said Wednesday that Boone (quadriceps) is "ready to go," suggesting the running back could be activated from injured reserve ahead of Sunday's game ag...

Impact Assuming Boone is activated, he could factor into the Denver backfield mix right away, as Melvin Gordon is dealing with a hip issue that caused him to miss practice Wednesday. The Broncos haven't suggested whether Gordon is at any major risk of sitting out Sunday, so if he's ultimately cleared to play and Boone gets activated, the latter would likely be third in line for touches out of the backfield behind Gordon and rookie Javonte Williams.

OCTOBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Not returning Week 5 The Broncos didn't activate Boone (quadriceps) from injured reserve Saturday, making him ineligible to play Sunday against the Steelers, Nick Kosmider of The Athletic reports.

Impact Head coach Vic Fangio teased a potential Boone return Sunday while the running back practiced for a second straight week, but the Broncos will ultimately keep him off the 53-man roster for a little longer. Since Boone's 21-day evaluation window opened Sept. 29, Denver will have to activate him by Oct. 20, or shut him down for the season. While Boone is idle for at least one more game, Damarea Crockett will serve as the No. 3 back behind Melvin Gordon and Javonte Williams.

OCTOBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Close to returning Head coach Vic Fangio said Thursday that Boone (quadriceps) is close to making his return to the field, Zac Stevens of TheDNVR.com reports.

Impact The veteran running back has been practicing for the past two weeks, and it's possible that the team could activate him from IR ahead of Sunday's game in Pittsburgh. Even if Boone returns, he likely would be in third in line for work out of the backfield behind Melvin Gordon or Javonte Williams. Gordon is dealing with a bruised lower leg and was limited in practice Thursday as a result, so Boone's return to the roster ahead of this weekend's contest could hinge on Gordon's availability.

OCTOBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Not available Week 4 Boone (quadriceps) was not activated off injured reserve and therefore will not be available Sunday against the Ravens, Ryan O'Halloran of The Denver Post reports.

Impact Boone managed to practice all week, but the team will opt to take the cautious approach with the depth running back. It's hard to imagine Boone threatening the workload of either Melvin Gordon or Javonte Williams, especially the way the duo has been running as of late, so any path to consistent production will likely depend on the health status of the aforementioned ball carriers.

OCTOBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Could play Sunday Boone (quadriceps) has the possibility to suit up Sunday, but coach Vic Fangio noted that the team "may wait another week on him," Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site report...

Impact Boone practiced with the team this week, but he has yet to be promoted to the active roster. If the veteran running back does make his return to the field in Week 4 against the Ravens, it is safe to assume that he won't have a prominent role in the team's gameplan outside of handling a few carries and potentially contributing on special teams. Boone was having a solid training camp before suffering a quadriceps injury, but with Melvin Gordon and Javonte Williams running effectively in the Denver offense, it remains unclear if Boone will have any path to consistent production. The 26-year-old would be someone for fantasy managers to consider if either Gordon or Williams were to be sidelined with an injury, as this would be Boone's best bet for anything close to fantasy relevance.

OCTOBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Looking healthy in practice Boone (quadriceps) showed no signs of limitations while participating in individual drills during Thursday's practice, Kyle Newman of The Denver Post reports.

Impact Boone was able to run, cut and accelerate without any issues as he prepares to return to the field. It appears the 26-year-old has recovered from a quadriceps injury he suffered in August. If Denver decides to play Boone this week, it is plausible to think that he could handle a few carries and contribute on special teams in the Broncos' Week 4 matchup against the Ravens.

OCTOBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Injury Report: RB Mike Boone 'looked good' in return to practice Boone is eligible to play this week against the Ravens, but the Broncos would have to activate him to the 53-man roster for him to participa...

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM

Working into game shape Coach Vic Fangio said Thursday that Boone (quadriceps) isn't yet in full game shape, Zac Stevens of TheDNVR.com reports.

Impact Boone was designated to return from injured reserve Wednesday, and it's unclear if he'll be activated for Sunday's matchup with the Ravens. Even if he's in uniform, the 26-year-old won't immediately take on a full workload.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Return expected soon Boone (quadriceps) was designated by the Broncos to return from injured reserve.

Impact Boone will now be eligible to start practicing with Denver again for the first time since mid-August. If the Broncos don't activate the running back to the active roster within the next three weeks, he will end up on the injured reserve for the rest of the season.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Broncos injuries: RB Mike Boone returns to practice The Broncos can activate RB Mike Boone from IR to the 53-man roster at any time within the next three weeks.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Broncos designate RB Mike Boone for return from injured reserve Boone suffered a quad injury in mid-August during joint practices against the Vikings, and he has not practiced since that time.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM

May start to practice this week Coach Vic Fangio said Monday that Boone (quadriceps) may start to practice this week, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.

Impact Boone was carried onto Denver's initial 53-man roster after being placed on IR, so he is eligible to return this week. If healthy, the 26-year-old running back will likely overtake Damarea Crockett, who has been promoted to the active roster ahead of each game this season, as the Broncos' third back behind Javonte Williams and Melvin Gordon.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Hits IR, as expected The Broncos placed Boone (quadriceps) on injured reserve Wednesday.

Impact Denver carried Boone on its initial 53-man roster released Tuesday, so he will be eligible to return from IR as early as the team's Week 4 game against the Ravens. With Royce Freeman having been waived, Nate McCrary will operate as the Broncos' third option at running back in the meantime.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE