John Lynch MRI Brings Good News; Rod Smith Sits Out

Broncos safety John Lynch received word from Dr. Robert Watkins today, telling the All Pro he can play as soon as the symptoms from his neck stinger subside, the Denver Post reports. Lynch is hopeful he will play this Sunday at Detroit.

Lynch was injured in the first quarter of Monday Night’s loss to the Packers and did not return. In an earlier report, Lynch had indicated this latest stinger concerned him more than any other injury since his career-threatening series of stingers as a Tampa Bay Buccaneer.

Andrew Mason of DenverBroncos.com reports that Lynch went through a full practice on Thursday.

Meanwhile, veteran WR Rod Smith was sidelined for the second consecutive practice. Rod Smith was placed on the physically unable to perform list and practiced for the first time last week. The Broncos have until November 14 to either add Smith to the active roster or place him on injured reserve.

The team’s official injury report for this week’s game is not due until Friday.