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Broncos Fear The Worst For Josey Jewell

The Broncos inside linebacker tore his pectoral muscle and could be out for the rest of 2021.

Jewell was injured after making a big hit on a punt return vs. Jacksonville Sunday.
Jewell was injured after making a big hit on a punt return vs. Jacksonville Sunday. (CBS)

By Eric Christensen, CBS Denver:

(CBS4) – Vic Fangio could neither confirm or deny that Josey Jewell will miss the rest of the season. NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported this morning that the Broncos inside linebacker did indeed tear his pectoral muscle and will be out for the rest of 2021.

Fangio confirmed Jewell has a pectoral injury and that they would have an answer later Monday or Tuesday morning.

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Jewell was injured after making a big hit on a punt return vs. Jacksonville yesterday. Justin Strnad relieved Jewell on the Broncos defense. Strnad is confident he can fill that void if need be but he knows he’s filling big shoes.

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