Champ Bailey will have to wait at least another week to make his 2013 regular season debut. Denver's top cornerback is inactive for Monday's game against Oakland.
NFL inactive list, Raiders vs. Broncos 2013: Champ Bailey out for Denver
A pair of notable defensive backs will be missing when the Raiders and Broncos meet on Monday night.
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Bailey has been out since suffering a foot injury during the preseason. He practiced on a limited basis during the week and was questionable for tonight's game. Chris Harris is expected start in place of Bailey. Tight end Joel Dreessen is also inactive for Denver. He practiced on a limited basis this week, but will miss his third straight game due to a knee injury.
The Raiders will be without a pair of key defensive starters. Starting strong safety Tyvon Branch is out with an ankle injury while rookie linebacker Sio Moore will miss the game with a concussion. Offensive lineman Menelik Watson is also inactive.
Broncos inactives:
QB Zac Dysert, CB Quentin Jammer, CB Champ Bailey, RB C.J. Anderson, TE Joel Dreessen, OL Chris Kuper, OL Winston Justice
Raiders inactives:
QB Matt McGloin, SS Tyvon Branch, LB Sio Moore, T Menelik Watson, G Lucas Nix, OL Antoine McClain & WR Juron Criner
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