Broncos RB J.K. Dobbins will not play in AFC championship game vs. Patriots
Published in Football
DENVER — J.K. Dobbins’ comeback attempt came up short of being back for the AFC championship game.
The Broncos running back, on injured reserve since November with a Lisfranc injury in his left foot, was ruled out Friday.
He had been a limited participant in practice all week but did not do enough to get cleared to play against New England with a trip to the Super Bowl on the line.
Dobbins had expressed confidence he’d be back earlier in the playoffs, but from the time of his injury in the middle of the season, sources said the most likely path for him to actually get back on the field was if Denver made it to the Super Bowl.
That could still be in play if the Broncos can get past the Patriots on Sunday and punch a ticket to Santa Clara, Calif.
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