C.J. Anderson Injury: Updates on Broncos RB's Ankle and Return

Denver Broncos running back C.J. Anderson suffered an ankle injury in the second quarter against the San Diego Chargers in Week 13. While the 24-year-old was active in Week 14, he didn't play a single snap in the game. He is once again in the lineup for Week 15. 

Continue for updates.

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Anderson Active vs. Steelers

Sunday, Dec. 20 

The Broncos confirmed Anderson is available to play against the Pittsburgh Steelers. NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, citing a source, reported prior to kickoff that Anderson "should receive his full workload [Sunday] vs. Steelers."

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Latest on Anderson's Practice Status 

Saturday, Dec. 19

The Broncos announced Anderson was a limited participant in both Thursday and Friday's sessions.

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Anderson Adds Weapon Behind Osweiler

Anderson had seven carries for 42 yards and one reception for 12 yards before exiting the game against the Chargers. Heading into Week 13, he had 117 carries for 496 yards and three touchdowns in 2015. 

He tallied 849 rushing yards, 324 receiving yards and 10 total touchdowns last season and earned a Pro Bowl nod in the process. However, he hasn’t been as effective this year.

While Anderson has gotten lost at times in 2015, he revitalized the Denver offense during the stretch run in 2014 and topped 80 rushing yards in five of the final six games, including two contests in which he tallied more than 160 yards. The Broncos need a strong running game this year to take some of the pressure off 25-year-old quarterback Brock Osweiler’s shoulders.