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Fri, 01 May 2009 10:23:46 -0700
Mike Klis, of The Denver Post, reports free-agent RB Selvin Young (Broncos) has a herniated disc in his neck that won't be healed completely until September at the earliest. He has received two opinions on the neck, one being rest for six months and the other being surgery. If he went the surgery route, he could be back by June but it would also carry a higher risk long-term. He opted against surgery.
Thu, 30 Apr 2009 14:51:19 -0700
The Denver Broncos have announced they have waived RB Selvin Young.
Sat, 18 Apr 2009 11:42:00 -0700
Lindsay H. Jones, of The Denver Post, reports Denver Broncos RB J.J. Arrington (knee), RB Selvin Young (neck) and RB Ryan Torain (knee) did not participate in practice Friday, April 17.
Tue, 03 Mar 2009 06:36:51 -0800
Mike Klis and Lindsay H. Jones, of The Denver Post, report Denver Broncos RB Correll Buckhalter and RB Ryan Torain are expected to compete for the team's No. 1 running back job. Buckhalter is expected to get the first chance to become the team's starting running back. FB Peyton Hillis and RB Selvin Young are expected to compete for role positions.
Mon, 22 Dec 2008 11:07:56 -0800
Denver Broncos RB Selvin Young (neck) may need surgery to fix a ruptured disc in his neck. The team will have a better idea if Young will need to undergo the surgery in a month.
Mon, 22 Dec 2008 10:19:43 -0800
CBS4 in Denver reports the Denver Broncos have placed RB Selvin Young (neck) on Injured Reserve, ending his 2008 season.
Mon, 15 Dec 2008 05:31:13 -0800
Bill Williamson, of ESPN.com, reports Denver Broncos RB P.J. Pope and RB Tatum Bell each had seven carries in Week 15, while RB Selvin Young received six carries.
Wed, 10 Dec 2008 13:28:37 -0800
Denver Broncos RB Selvin Young (groin) fully participated in practice Wednesday, Dec. 10. He has told his coaches he feels ready to play. He may return to the lineup for Week 15 but will need at least a game or two to get back into football shape.
Wed, 03 Dec 2008 11:57:35 -0800
Denver Broncos RB Selvin Young (groin) practiced in full Wednesday, Dec. 3, for the first time since re-injuring his groin Nov. 6. He is expected to be available to play in Week 14, but he will not be the starting tailback.
Mon, 01 Dec 2008 11:33:12 -0800
Denver Broncos RB Selvin Young (groin) did not play in the team's Week 13 game because of a groin injury. He will have to practice fully before playing in a game.
Fri, 28 Nov 2008 12:30:06 -0800
Denver Broncos RB Selvin Young (groin) was limited during practice Friday, Nov. 28. He is listed as questionable for the team's Week 13 game and probably will not play.
Thu, 27 Nov 2008 10:27:51 -0800
Denver Broncos RB Selvin Young (groin) was limited in practice Thursday, Nov. 27, and it does not appear he will return for Week 13.
Wed, 26 Nov 2008 13:26:54 -0800
Denver Broncos RB Selvin Young (groin) was limited during practice Wednesday, Nov. 26. The Broncos want to make sure Young can go through a full practice before he returns.
Mon, 24 Nov 2008 11:35:51 -0800
Denver Broncos RB Selvin Young (groin) did not play in the team's Week 12 game because of a groin injury. The Broncos want to see Young return to a full practice and prove he is fully healthy before he is able to play.
Fri, 21 Nov 2008 13:45:48 -0800
Denver Broncos RB Selvin Young (groin) was limited during practice Friday, Nov. 21. He did some work with the scout team. He is listed as doubtful for the team's Week 12 game and is not expected to play.
Thu, 20 Nov 2008 14:03:49 -0800
Denver Broncos RB Selvin Young (groin) was limited in practice Thursday, Nov. 20, but he is unlikely to play in Week 12. Young increased his reps from practice Wednesday, Nov. 19, and he could return next week depending on how he practices.
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 15:48:38 -0800
Denver Broncos RB Selvin Young (groin) missed the team's practice Wednesday, Nov. 10, and it does not appear he is close to returning to the lineup.
Mon, 17 Nov 2008 10:17:06 -0800
Denver Broncos RB Selvin Young (groin) did not play in the team's Week 11 game because of a groin injury. He may not be fully ready to return for Week 12.
Fri, 14 Nov 2008 14:06:44 -0800
Denver Broncos RB Selvin Young (groin) did not participate in practice Friday, Nov. 14. He is listed as doubtful for the team's Week 11 game and will not play.
Mon, 10 Nov 2008 14:44:33 -0800
Denver Broncos RB Selvin Young (groin) might not play in Week 11 as the team tries to get him healthy for the stretch run.
Fri, 07 Nov 2008 04:57:43 -0800
Jeff Legwold and Lee Rasizer, of the Rocky Mountain News, report Denver Broncos RB Selvin Young (groin) will be doubtful for the team's Week 11 game. Young left the game Week 10 using crutches after suffering a groin injury.
Fri, 07 Nov 2008 04:45:42 -0800
Jeff Legwold and Lee Rasizer, of the Rocky Mountain News, report the Denver Broncos played the entire second half of Week 10 with FB Peyton Hillis as a single setback due to injuries to RB Ryan Torain (knee) and RB Selvin Young (groin). Hillis may be the team's long-term answer at the running back position.
Thu, 06 Nov 2008 16:14:10 -0800
Dennis Manoloff, of the Cleveland Plain Dealer, reports Denver Broncos RB Selvin Young (groin) suffered a groin injury in Week 10 and is questionable to return.
Thu, 06 Nov 2008 13:36:21 -0800
Zac Jackson, of ClevelandBrowns.com, reports Denver Broncos RB Selvin Young (groin) will start the team's Week 10 game.
Wed, 05 Nov 2008 09:10:04 -0800
Denver Broncos RB Selvin Young (groin) was limited during practice Wednesday, Nov. 5. Head coach Mike Shanahan said Young will dress for the team's Week 10 game. Young is not expected to get a full workload but the Broncos hope to get something out of him.
Tue, 04 Nov 2008 12:35:36 -0800
Denver Broncos RB Ryan Torain likely will start in the team's Week 10 game if RB Selvin Young (groin) is not 100 percent healthy. Torain likely will see a huge workload if Young is not able to play.
Tue, 04 Nov 2008 12:22:08 -0800
Denver Broncos RB Selvin Young (groin) was limited during practice Tuesday, Nov. 4. He does not appear to be fully healthy at this time. The Broncos are hoping he will be able to play in team's Week 10 game.
Mon, 03 Nov 2008 10:10:25 -0800
Denver Broncos RB Selvin Young (groin) may start in the team's Week 10 game if RB Michael Pittman (stinger) is not able to play.
Fri, 31 Oct 2008 14:00:26 -0700
Denver Broncos RB Selvin Young (groin) was limited during practice Friday, Oct. 31. He is listed as questionable for the team's Week 9 game and will be a game-time decision.
Thu, 30 Oct 2008 13:55:08 -0700
Denver Broncos RB Selvin Young (groin) participated in practice Thursday, Oct. 30. His status for Week 9 is uncertain.
Wed, 29 Oct 2008 14:51:43 -0700
Denver Broncos RB Selvin Young (groin) was limited in practice Wednesday, Oct. 29, and he could return for Week 9. His role for the game is unclear with RB Michael Pittman (ribs) starting and RB Ryan Torain making his debut.
Mon, 27 Oct 2008 14:26:34 -0700
Denver Broncos RB Selvin Young (groin) was limited in practice Monday, Oct. 27, but he could be available Week 9.
Mon, 27 Oct 2008 06:19:40 -0700
Lindsay H. Jones, of The Denver Post, reports Denver Broncos RB Selvin Young (groin) is expected to return to practice this week.
Wed, 08 Oct 2008 18:47:35 -0700
Denver Broncos RB Selvin Young (groin) has been ruled out for Week 6. He could return Week 7, but he could see reduced playing time.
Wed, 08 Oct 2008 12:48:46 -0700
ESPNews reports Denver Broncos RB Selvin Young (groin) will not play in the team's Week 6 game.
Mon, 06 Oct 2008 13:39:58 -0700
Denver Broncos RB Selvin Young (groin) suffered a groin injury in the team's Week 5 game, though the injury does not appear serious. Young shouldn't miss any playing time.
Sun, 05 Oct 2008 22:54:28 -0700
Updating previous reports, The Colorado Springs Gazette reports Denver Broncos RB Selvin Young's (groin) groin injury does not appear to be serious.
Sun, 05 Oct 2008 22:35:05 -0700
Mike Klis, of The Denver Post, reports Denver Broncos RB Selvin Young (groin) suffered a strained left groin during Week 5.
Mon, 22 Sep 2008 15:23:44 -0700
Denver Broncos head coach Mike Shanahan said he likes his running back-by-committee approach. RB Selvin Young and RB Andre Hall are rotating every five plays and RB Michael Pittman is used in short yardage and goal line situations.
Tue, 09 Sep 2008 12:15:04 -0700
Denver Broncos RB Selvin Young only had seven carries in the team's Week 1 game. He is expected to continue to share carries with RB Andre Hall.
Mon, 08 Sep 2008 23:19:15 -0700
The Associated Press reports Denver Broncos RB Selvin Young had seven carries for 36 yards with a touchdown during the team's Week 1 game.
Fri, 29 Aug 2008 18:21:05 -0700
Adam Zinser, of DenverBroncos.com, reports Denver Broncos RB Selvin Young is not playing in the team's preseason game Friday, Aug. 29.
Sat, 16 Aug 2008 03:02:53 -0700
The Associated Press reports Denver Broncos RB Andre Hall will share snaps with RB Selvin Young in the Broncos running game during 2008. Hall made it sound like there is no clear-cut primary back. "We're going to keep fighting. It might be Selvin one week. It might be me. Who knows, one week it might be (Michael) Pittman. We'll just keep fighting week to week," Hall said.
Wed, 13 Aug 2008 11:21:27 -0700
Denver Broncos head coach Mike Shanahan was asked about RB Selvin Young's potential in 2008 and replied with: "Well he guaranteed 2,000 (yards) I think, so he is going to be much better. We have a long way to go though."
Fri, 08 Aug 2008 09:56:32 -0700
Tony Moss, of The Sports Network, reports Denver Broncos RB Selvin Young will start the preseason at the top of the team's depth chart at running back.
Mon, 28 Jul 2008 12:33:47 -0700
Denver Broncos starting RB Selvin Young said his time is now and he looks at everything in front of him. He said he cannot let himself become complacent because that would lead to a decline in his production. He feels he needs to improve on catching the ball out of the backfield as well as making longer runs. Young believes he put in the necessary work during the offseason. "I was really diligent about paying attention to the details, and I hope it is going to show once the season starts. I've been catching balls, playing with the football, sleeping with the football and just going back to the things I was doing as a little kid," Young said. He also said he spent a lot of time working on his legs so he remains fresh in the fourth quarter this season.
Mon, 28 Jul 2008 09:35:36 -0700
Denver Broncos head coach Mike Shanahan said RB Selvin Young, the team's No. 1 running back, has a lot more confidence entering his second year. "He has had a good offseason and hopefully it pays dividends for him," Shanahan said. He noted Young is about 215 pounds and in "great shape." He went on to state there is a big learning curve between the first and second season, but the Broncos are hopeful Young can take advantage of it. Young said he is feeling "really good" right now.
Tue, 10 Jun 2008 16:20:23 -0700
Jake Grilley, of DenverBroncos.com, reports Denver Broncos RB Selvin Young said he feels like he has what it takes to be the starting running back. Young stated that has been his mindset since joining the NFL.
Fri, 06 Jun 2008 16:45:07 -0700
Jake Grilley, of DenverBroncos.com, reports Denver Broncos RB Selvin Young received a bulk of the carries during the team's offseason workout Friday, June 6.
Mon, 02 Jun 2008 09:19:52 -0700
Jim Armstrong, of the Denver Post, reports Denver Broncos RB Selvin Young is a lot more confident heading into the 2008 season and feels capable of having a big season. "I feel totally different," Young said. "I feel like more of a, if I can use the word, beast. I feel I can do a lot more than last year. Now I know I can do it. It's not, 'Wow, I really did it.' I knew I could do it before. Now I expect to do it."