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Broncos head coach Nathaniel Hackett said Monday it was too
early to clear or rule out Wilson for the upcoming game against
the Arizona Cardinals this Sunday.
"We're going to do everything the way that the medical doctors,
the independent doctors, we're going to do every single --
safety is by far the most important thing," Hackett said. "We'll
continually talk to (Wilson), talk to everybody else about that
and make sure we do the right thing.
"He felt great today when we saw him, looked great, but we want
to make sure we do everything the right way."
Wilson will have to be cleared by an independent neurologist to
play against the Cardinals.
Hackett also said that running back Mike Boone's season is
likely over after suffering a high ankle sprain Sunday. Boone
gained 198 scrimmage yards in nine games this season.
Wilson sustained the injury in the fourth quarter of Sunday's
34-28 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. Wilson was injured while
scrambling for 14 yards to the Kansas City 2-yard line and took
a hard hit from Chiefs defensive end Frank Clark with just more
than 12 minutes remaining in the contest. Denver players
immediately signaled for the training staff.
Wilson was initially prone on the turf and later stood up while
being examined by team trainers. He walked to the sideline under
his own power and eventually headed to the locker room.
Brett Rypien replaced Wilson and completed 4-of-8 passes for 16
yards, one touchdown and one interception. Rypien would get the
start if Wilson is unable to go.
The Broncos also lost wide receiver Kendall Hinton (hamstring)
and outside linebacker Jacob Martin (knee) to injuries against
the Chiefs. Hackett said those injuries are still being
evaluated.
--Field Level Media
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