Broncos place rookie RB Jonah Coleman on the short-term IR due to a high-ankle sprain

According to ESPN's lead NFL insider Adam Schefter, the Denver Broncos are placing rookie running back Jonah Coleman on the short-term IR due to a high-ankle sprain that he suffered during their Week 2 victory over the Jaguars. Schefter states that Coleman is only expected to miss the mandatory 4 games and is expected back for their game vs. the Arizona Cardinals in late October.

Coleman left the game early vs. the Jaguars, but would later return and have a big role in the offense after veteran running back JK Dobbins left the game with a hamstring injury. He would go on to play through the high ankle sprain, score his first career rushing touchdown, and ice the game late for the Broncos . It was an impressive showing at the time, and now that it's known he played through a high ankle sprain, it's even more impressive.

After his showing this past Sunday, many, myself included, wondered if Coleman should be named the starting running back. He played well and gave the Broncos a much-needed threat on the ground and allowed them to ice the game late, which is something they struggled to do in the past. Now, Coleman will be sidelined for four games, and now the Broncos must rely on their remaining backs to lead their run game.