Quinton Carter Injury: 2nd-Year Denver Safety Returns To Practice

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Quinton Carter Injury Update: Broncos Safety At Practice But Not Participating

Denver safety Quinton Carter already missed the team's first preseason game with a knee injury, but was spotted at Broncos practice on Monday for the first time on the sidelines according to CBS Sports' team report:

The 2011 fourth-round pick out of Oklahoma is still unlikely to suit up for Denver's August 18 game against the Seattle Seahawks after having his knee scoped at the beginning of the month, but could be in uniform the following week against the 49ers on August 26th.

A 10-game starter for head coach John Fox as a rookie, Carter entered camp in a tight battle with teammates Rahim Moore and Mike Adams for a starting safety spot in 2012. While his performance in his first year at the pro level certainly indicates that he's capable of contributing in a big way this season, the second-year defensive back will definitely need to make something happen in the preseason to inspire confidence in his coaches.

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Quinton Carter Injury: Broncos S Has Knee Scoped, Team Sets Up Workout With Jim Leonhard

The Denver Broncos don't exactly have their depth chart figured out at either safety position right now, but injuries are now complicating the situation even further than before. Safety Quinton Carter, who started 10 games for the Broncos last season, underwent arthroscopic knee surgery earlier in the week and now he is expected to miss at least two weeks of action (possibly including the first two preseason games).

Carter initially suffered a hamstring on the second day of camp while trying to intercept a deep pass intended for wide receiver Eric Decker, but after sitting out for a few practices he had his knee scoped and is now on the shelf for a few weeks. In the meantime, Rahim Moore will get more time with the first unit. The Broncos will also work out free agent safety Jim Leonhard on Saturday, according to Jason La Canfora of CBS Sports.

Ex-Raven and Jet S Jim Leonard had a good workout with the Bills today and will workout for the Broncos tomorrow. Exploring his options

— Jason La Canfora (@JasonLaCanfora) August 3, 2012

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