Broncos Linebacker Trevathan Carted Off Field, Out 6 to 8 Weeks (Updated)

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Denver Broncos leading tackler Danny Trevathan is out six to eight weeks after fracturing his left knee during a particularly intense padded practice Tuesday.

The Broncos said their weakside linebacker has what’s called a medial tibial impaction fracture but, fortunately, no torn ligaments.

Trevathan, who didn’t put any weight on his left leg after being carted off the field during team drills, is expected to return to the Broncos right around their bye week in late September, meaning he’d only miss three regular season games, at most.

He was hurt on an 11-on-11 run play in which center Will Montgomery rolled over him.

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Weakside linebacker Danny Trevathan, the Denver Broncos’ leading tackler, has been carted off the field with a left knee injury.

Trevathan was injured during 11-on-11 drills toward the end of Tuesday morning’s workout.

There was no immediate word on the extent of his injury or how much time he’ll miss.

Earlier, Trevathan was involved in one of several scrums that erupted between the offense and defense during team drills.

Trevathan is coming off a breakout season in which he led the Broncos with 124 tackles and picked off three passes. He also led the team with two dozen tackles in the playoffs.