Broncos vs. Patriots Week 16 practice participation report: Thursday

Photo by RJ Sangosti/MediaNews Group/The Denver Post via Getty ImagesIt’s not looking good for Denver Broncos edge rusher Nik Bonitto for this week and its also not looking good for tight end Greg Dulcich either. I would expect both players to be ruled out against the New England Patriots. However, on the plus side its looking like edge rusher Jonathon Cooper is going to be ready to go from his ankle injury and they’ll need him as the edge rusher position is a bit thin right now.

The team also rested three veterans this week in defensive lineman Mike Purcell and tight end Chris Manhertz today and running back Samaje Perine on Wednesday. They will also get rookie undrafted tackle Alex…