Theo Riddick's time with theBroncos is already hampered with an injury.

Riddick, who penned a deal with Denver earlier this month just a week after being released Michael Brockers Jersey by Detroit, fractured his shoulder during his Broncos debut Thursday against the Seahawks.

They ultimately lost 22-14 in their second preseason game.

Riddick is expected to Darrell Henderson Jersey mi s the rest of the preseason, which was firstreported by 9News, andconfirmed by coach Vic Fangio on Sunday. Jack Youngblood Jersey While the injury is serious, with his potential return slated for a few games into the new season, it does not require surgery Kayvon Webster Jersey , 9News noted.

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Riddick is expected to ease the workload for Phillip Lindsay and Royce Freeman in his new role.

Fangio, who hit the ground running with the seven-year Eric Dickerson Jersey veteran, likes what Riddick will eventually be able to bring back to the field once he is healthy.

"He's had a good history in his career of Jalen Ramsey Jersey being a good receiver out of the backfield and a good threat in that way," Fangio previously told reporters shortly after Riddick's addition. "Obviously, we'll see if we can fit him in that way and he Nickell Robey-Coleman Jersey still has that going for him. He's been a good receiver."

Before joining the Broncos,Riddick spent his entire six-year career with Brandon Allen Jersey the Lions. He logged 288 carries for 1,023 rushing yards and five touchdowns. Riddickalso caught 285 balls for 2,238 yards and 14 TDs.

He had one carry for a lo s of two Lamarcus Joyner Jersey yards on Thursday with the Broncos.