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Walls

Kelly Herndon may continue to start opposite Champ Bailey, even when Walls returns. They’ll both play plenty.

Walls is recovering from ankle surgery a one month ago. He should be ready to start opposite Champ Bailey in week one.

The starter missed last week with a shoulder injury.

Walls practiced this week, but his shoulder is still bothering him. Willis Middlebrooks will play more. Other inactives include running back Garrison Hearst, DL Trevor Pryce and Darius Holland, LB Jashon Sykes, S Chris Young and T Cornell Green.

Walls underwent surgery on his ankle the day after training camp opened. He may not play until Denver’s preseason finale, but he’ll be ready for the regular season.

A team would have to give up a first round pick to sign Walls to a larger contract. With Kelly Herndon headed out of town, Walls is expected to start opposite Champ Bailey in a solid Denver secondary.

Denver believes Walls is a better prospect than teammate Kelly Herndon. He would start opposite Champ Bailey next season: a good IDP spot because he’ll get plenty of chances for tackles.

Orignal estimates had Walls returning in 3 weeks. Now it looks more like 4-6. He’s questionable for week one.

Walls felt lost in the shuffle of Rosenhaus’ clients. If Rosenhaus doesn’t expand his agency, we expect more of his clients to follow Walls’ lead.

Walls knows the Chiefs’ defensive backs coach David Gibbs from Denver.