Monday, October 5, 2009

Denver Broncos lose leading rusher Correll Buckhalter to ankle injury

AFC West blog

Denver Broncos lose leading rusher Correll Buckhalter to ankle injury

ESPN.com's Bill Williamson writes about all things AFC West in his division blog.

•Blog network: NFL Nation

DENVER -- Broncos running back Correll Buckhalter went to the locker room late in the third quarter after spraining his left ankle in Denver's 17-10 victory over the Cowboys on Sunday.

He walked out of the stadium on crutches after the game.

Buckhalter hurt the ankle on a sweep play. He had 37 yards on six carries in the game. He also had five catches for 55 yards.

The nine-year veteran is the Broncos' leading rusher this season.



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