Broncos' Marvin Mims Jr. leaves practice because of groin injury, team not overly concerned
Marvin Mims Jr. left practice as a precaution for a groin injury; Broncos remain optimistic about his availability for their season opener, coach Sean Payton said.
- Wednesday's practice saw Marvin Mims Jr. leave midway for a groin injury evaluation, but Denver Broncos coach Sean Payton said the team is not overly concerned about his health.
- As background, Marvin Mims Jr. has established himself as a two-time All-Pro return specialist and key Denver Broncos receiver expected to have a larger offensive role this year after Devaughn Vele's trade last week.
- Reporters Adam Schefter and Zac Stevens said Marvin Mims Jr. left Wednesday's practice with a groin injury and was taken for an MRI and additional tests as Broncos medical staff continue evaluations.
- The coach added that Mims is expected to return Monday for a bonus practice and should be on track to play in the Sept. 7 season opener against the Tennessee Titans.
- Troy Franklin is positioned to absorb targets, and Marvin Mims Jr.'s big-play history includes eight catches for 103 yards, but Denver would pivot to a run-heavy plan if he's unavailable.
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Broncos WR Marvin Mims Jr. (groin) will return to practice Monday
It seemed that the Denver Broncos could be in for some bad news after wide receiver Marvin Mims Jr. left midway through Wednesday's practice with a groin injury.
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Broncos’ Marvin Mims Jr. leaves practice because of groin injury, team not overly concerned
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Two-time All-Pro kick returner and rising wide receiver Marvin Mims Jr. left the field midway through the Denver Broncos' practice Wednesday and coach Sean Payton said the third-year pro was being evaluated for a groin injury.
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