The Denver Broncos may be without safety Rahim Moore for the remainder of the season after the third-year defensive back underwent emergency surgery on Monday after being diagnosed with an lateral compartment disorder in his lower left leg, as per Joan Niesen and Madden 24 coins Mike Klis of The Denver Post.
Compartment Syndrome occurs when a muscle, which is in the compartment between two fasciae, the connective tissue that surrounds muscles - begins to shrink. The swelling is not stopped and it continues, eventually limiting blood flow to the muscles and causing nerve damage.
A day after undergoing surgery, the Broncos say they're not sure of an expected timeframe for recovering Moore and they are considering placing him on injury reserve.
Most infamous for allowing a later touchdown Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Jacoby Jones during the postseason, which ended up removing the Broncos from playoff contention, Moore became an excellent free safety for the team in 2013.
With Moore not in the lineup, the Broncos switched to the veteran defensive back Mike Adams to fill his duties on Sunday, but the fans can also anticipate an increase in the role of the fifth-year veteran David Bruton, who has been primarily a special teamer during his Madden NFL 24 professional career.
For Denver running back, Knowshon Moreno was seen leaving Gillette Stadium on crutches after getting a little shaky during the fourth quarter and overtime period on an apparent injured ankle. Cornerback Dominique Rodgers Cromartie was injured in a bizarre manner as he attempted to dive for an unthrown Hali Mary in the final play in the first half. He injured his shoulder and didn't return per ESPN. Both will undergo MRIs next Monday.
Defense tackle Kevin Vickerson also went down with a hip injury in the second period and was not able to return. Similar to his teammates, Vickerson will undergo tests on Monday. Special teammate Omar Bolden sustained a concussion and Buy Madden 24 coins will be assessed during the course of the week according to Jack Del Rio.
