Broncos' D-line problematic ahead of opener

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. - With the season-opener two days away, the Denver Broncos have seen their depth in the defensive line take a hit in recent days.

Defensive end Jared Crick -- a starter -- and backup defensive end/nose tackle Zach Kerr have both been ruled out of Monday night's game against the Los Angeles Chargers. Crick played in just one preseason game because of a back injury he suffered in mid-August, while Kerr suffered a knee injury in the Broncos' Aug. 26 preseason game against the Green Bay Packers.

Also complicating matters is backup nose tackle Kyle Peko, who had initially been waived last weekend when the Broncos trimmed the roster to 53 players. He was re-signed but is…