Knowshon Moreno Fantasy News

Monday, February 6, 2012, 8:39pm

Denver Broncos running back Knowshon Moreno faces drunk driving charges after getting pulled over by Denver Police on Feb. 1, FOX31 Denver has learned.

Injury report for Thursday Night Football - Jets @ Broncos
Wednesday, November 16, 2011, 6:35pm

NEW YORK JETS

OUT
WR Jeremy Kerley (knee), TE Shawn Nelson (illness), S Brodney Pool (knee), RB LaDainian Tomlinson (knee)

PROBABLE
WR Plaxico Burress (low back), DT Mike Devito (knee), DT Marcus Dixon (shoulder), DT Kenrick Ellis (ankle), LB David Harris (ankle), WR Santonio Holmes (foot), C Nick Mangold (ankle), LB Joshua Mauga (low back), RB Joe McKnight (toe), LB Calvin Pace (groin), CB Darrelle Revis (knee), G Matt Slauson (ankle), CB Isaiah Trufant (hamstring), WR Patrick Turner (kidney)

DENVER BRONCOS

OUT
RB Knowshon Moreno (knee)

QUESTIONABLE
RB Willis McGahee (hamstring)

PROBABLE
T Ryan Clady (knee), T Chris Clark (knee), S Brian Dawkins (ankle), TE Julius Thomas (ankle), CB Cassius Vaughn (hamstring), LB Wesley Woodyard (knee)

Broncos RB Moreno to be placed on IR
Monday, November 14, 2011, 2:55pm

Knowshon Moreno's season is over.

Head coach John Fox said today that Moreno will be placed on injured reserve after the running back tore his anterior cruciate ligament Sunday in Kansas City.

Moreno had an MRI today, and the results revealed that Moreno will need surgery. The Broncos will make a roster move to replace Moreno soon, Fox said. An option is likely practice squad running back Jeremiah Johnson, who has been with the Broncos since the start of training camp.

Fox said starting running back Willis McGahee is "day to day" with a hamstring injury.

Broncos RBs banged up
Monday, November 14, 2011, 8:27am

Broncos running backs Knowshon Moreno and Willis McGahee​ left the game against the Chiefs with injuries in the first quarter and Moreno is unlikely to play when Denver hosts the New York Jets on Thursday night.

Moreno, who had a spectacular, tackler-hurdling 24-yard run on the opening drive, suffered a sprained ligament in his right knee. Moreno will have an MRI exam Monday to determine if there's a tear, but the initial diagnosis was he will be sidelined for a while.

McGahee suffered a strained hamstring on his fourth carry of the Broncos' opening drive.

"I'll be all right," McGahee said. "I could have come back in in an emergency situation."

Fox: McGahee will not play "one-handed"
Thursday, November 3, 2011, 12:20pm

Willis McGahee will have to do more than raise his injured right hand to be in the Broncos' lineup Sunday against the Raiders in Oakland. Coach John Fox said McGahee, Denver's leading rusher, must be able to protect himself and the ball with his hand.

McGahee took part on a limited basis in the Broncos' practice Wednesday. The veteran running back wore a glove on his right hand with some wrapping around two fingers.

McGahee broke a bone in his hand against the Dolphins on Oct. 23 and had surgery just nine days ago.

"He'll definitely have to be able to use that hand to carry the football and run with the football," Fox said. "It would not be a consideration, playing one-handed. He's got a plate and screws in there."

Tuesday, October 25, 2011, 12:04pm

Knowshon Moreno was the Broncos' starting tailback the previous two seasons, as well as in the season opener this year. He missed the next two games with a hamstring injury, and by the time he returned, Willis McGahee had earned the No. 1 role.

Moreno has only 17 carries through six games this year for 54 yards. He also has eight catches for 92 yards. He will start in place of the injuryed McGahee.

Broncos RB McGahee to miss 1-2 weeks
Monday, October 24, 2011, 3:29pm

Broncos running back Willis McGahee will miss 1-2 weeks after undergoing surgery to repair a broken bone in his hand.

The Broncos host Detroit this week, and will have to rely on Knowshon Moreno and Lance Ball to carry the load in the backfield. It was telling that Ball received many of the carries Sunday after McGahee was hurt.

Monday, October 24, 2011, 8:55am

Running back Willis McGahee​ left Sun Life Stadium with a soft cast on his right hand after suffering a fracture.

McGahee had his right ring finger and right pinkie wrapped. The Broncos' medical staff was reviewing X-rays after the game, and McGahee is expected to see a hand specialist today.

Tuesday, October 18, 2011, 10:06am

Many have been impressed with Knowshon Moreno receiving skills ever since he snared a pass in the flat from Kyle Orton for a touchdown against the Dallas Cowboys in Game 4 of his rookie 2009 season. He showed great hands on that catch as a Cowboys defender flashed in front of him while just missing the interception.

The 27-yard TD screen reception from Tim Tebow (two weeks ago) was the first sign of life from Moreno. But he did run like an unstoppable crazed dog on that play. There is growing sentiment that Moreno's best role going forward would be as a third-down back.