This is exactly what Denver Broncos fans did not want to see.
During their Week 2 game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Drew Lock has been knocked out of the game with a shoulder injury. He will not return.
This is rough news for the Broncos who just got Courtland Sutton back, but were already without Phillip Lindsay. As far as a prognosis on Lock’s shoulder injury, that will likely come soon, but fans will hold their collective breath until then.
Jeff Driskel has entered the game for the Broncos and the team will have to find a way to rally around him.
On the play in which Lock was hurt, he escaped the pocket and was trying to make a play but a Steelers defender caused him to stumble and then linebacker Bud Dupree got a clean shot on Lock from behind, knocking the ball loose. The Steelers recovered the fumble as Lock landed awkwardly.
Lock popped up but immediately appeared to be in pain.
It is too early to speculate on what Lock’s injury could be, but obviously, anything that keeps him out long term will be devastating for this team.
Also, Jerry Jeudy took a hard shot after making a catch in the second quarter and was slow to get up. The Broncos may have lost two of their top players in the first half.