Denver Broncos outside linebacker DeMarcus Ware left Sunday's game against the Oakland Raiders with a back injury. He's expected to miss two weeks with what Ian Rapoport of NFL Network is calling a back strain.
DeMarcus Ware expected to be out 2 weeks with back injury
The prolific pass rusher was carted off the field against the Raiders on Sunday.
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The Broncos will play the Cleveland Browns in Week 6, but have a bye the following week, meaning Ware is likely to only miss one game. Rookie Shane Ray is listed as Ware's primary backup on the depth chart.
Ware went down with the injury in the second quarter Sunday and had to be carted to the locker room. He was originally listed as questionable to return, but then was downgraded to out.
Through the first four weeks of the season, Ware had been playing MVP-caliber football. He had 4.5 sacks coming into the game, and his strong play has helped lead the Broncos to the league’s No. 1 defense.
Peyton Manning has struggled on the offensive side of the ball, but Ware and Von Miller have combined for an incredibly effective pass rush on defense, which has guided Denver to a 5-0 record.
Ware already had three tackles before going down with the injury on Sunday and totaled 10 sacks last season with the Broncos. The eight-time Pro Bowler and seven-time All-Pro has recorded 131.5 sacks in 161 career games.
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