Perhaps one of the best stories out of training camp, Denver Broncos wide receiver Bennie Fowler fractured his elbow in Thursday’s game against the Chicago Bears and will miss a few weeks.
Other than Demaryius Thomas and Emmanuel Sanders, it has been interesting seeing the wide receivers battle it out for the few roster spots available.
Bennie Fowler was one of those players who was doing well and was going to secure a roster spot.
However, the wide receiver competition for the Denver Broncos might have gotten a little more interesting.
According to Gary Kubiak, the third year undrafted wide out from Michigan State will miss a few weeks due to a fractured elbow that he apparently suffered during Thursday’s preseason matchup with the Chicago Bears.
Bennie Fowler has a small fracture in his elbow. Will take a few weeks.
— Cameron Wolfe (@CameronWolfe) August 13, 2016
Kubiak stated that the injury most likely happened during a punt on special teams.
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This is sad news for a Denver Broncos wide out that should make the roster. His play last year, especially in the playoffs, were big. Fowler record 203 yards on 16 receptions last season.
Perhaps his two biggest receptions came during the post season, when he recorded a catch in the AFC Divisional Round game against the Steelers on a big third down conversion.
And Bennie Fowler will be remembered as the receiver who caught Peyton Manning’s final pass in his career when he caught the two point conversion in Super Bowl 50 against the Panthers.
Bennie Fowler did well in Thursday’s game, recording three receptions for 18 yards. He also recorded a blocked punt as he was able to get a hand up on a punt just before the end of the first half and the block was recovered in the end zone by Zaire Anderson for a touchdown.
The other wide receivers have a chance now to make their presence known in the offense to perhaps make their case for a roster spot. For Bennie Fowler, I still see him making the roster. However, the injury means we most likely will not see him for the remainder of the preseason.
Get well soon Bennie Fowler. We look forward to seeing you back on the field really soon.