Broncos Linebacker Todd Davis To Be Out 3-4 Weeks With Partial Calf Tear

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (CBS4) -- Denver Broncos linebacker Todd Davis was carted off the field near the end of practice on the first day of training camp with what appeared to be a lower leg injury. He has a partial calf tear that will likely put him out for 3-4 weeks.

An MRI on Thursday afternoon revealed a partial calf tear for Davis. He is expected to miss three to four weeks, according to a source.

The Broncos lack depth at inside linebacker, but the good news is, with that timeline Davis will be back for the start of the regular season.

Alexander Johnson, Keishawn Bierria, and Joe Jones will likely work alongside Josey Jewell as the Broncos search for a replacement for Davis.

"Todd is one of the most vocal leaders on this team," said second-year linebacker Bradley Chubb after practice.

"He always knows what he's doing, always reliable and always making the right calls. He's a huge part of the defense."

The Broncos will continue training camp on Friday.