Garett Bolles Reportedly out 'A Couple Weeks' with Ankle Sprain, Bone Bruise

Denver Broncos offensive lineman Garett Bolles reportedly will miss a "couple weeks" with a sprained ankle and bone bruise suffered in Sunday's game against the Dallas Cowboys.

Mike Klis of 9 Sports reported the news on Bolles after ESPN's Adam Schefter reported on Sunday that the Broncos feared Bolles broke his ankle but were hoping it was just a sprain. 

The Broncos selected the rookie out of Utah with the No. 20 overall pick, and Jeff Legwold of ESPN.com noted in June he was already working his way to becoming the team's starting left tackle, a position he secured before the regular season.

Denver used a first-round pick on Bolles with the hope he could bolster an offensive line that finished a measly 18th in run blocking and 27th in pass protection in 2016, per Football Outsiders. The offensive line struggles were a primary reason the Broncos missed the playoffs for the first time since the 2010 season.

Denver will likely turn to Donald Stephenson with Bolles out.

Still, Bolles represents upside for an offensive line in need of consistency. The Broncos could use him back and healthy as they compete for a playoff spot in the daunting AFC West.