Is Riley Moss playing today? Latest injury updates for Broncos CB

Denver Broncos second-year cornerback Riley Moss went down with a knee injury against the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 12 and did not play in the team’s final three games. Here are the latest updates on Moss’ MCL status going into Week 17.

Riley Moss Injury Update

Moss participated fully in all three days of practice this week and has no injury designation heading into Saturday’s game against the Cincinnati Bengals. “He’s doing well,” Broncos coach Sean Payton said after Thursday’s practice. “He’ll be ready to go.”

How long will Riley Moss be out?

Moss is ready to return for Saturday’s game against the Bengals. “He’s got an awful lot of competitive juice,” Payton said. “I would say you definitely felt his absence. Not just physically as a player, but also his presence.” Moss is expected to be back in the lineup against Cincy.

Broncos cornerback depth chart

Kris Abrams-Draine filled in for Moss over the last two games, with Damarri Mathis getting rotation snaps. Moss is now set to start opposite Pat Surtain against the Bengals with Ja’Quan McMillian playing in the slot. Abrams-Draine and Mathis will provide depth, and special teams ace Tremon Smith rounds out the cornerback room.