Broncos’ Chris Simms Injures Ankle

Chris Simms, the backup quarterback for the Denver Broncos, has a high ankle sprain that could keep him off the field for up to a month. It’s another injury setback for a player whose career has been derailed by injuries.

After beginning the 2006 NFL season as the starting quarterback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Simms suffered a ruptured spleen in his third start. Since that time, he’s only thrown two NFL passes — both came last year with the Tennessee Titans.

Although Kyle Orton currently has the starting QB gig for the Broncos, there were many Broncos fans who believed that Simms was actually the man for the job. With this latest injury, it eliminates any chance of him beginning the year as the Broncos starting quarterback.

To add some depth to the quarterback position, the Broncos signed Ingle Martin. For now, Martin and rookie Tom Brandstater will be the backup quarterbacks in Denver.

Chris Simms - Denver Broncos (Image: Zuma Press)