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DENVER, Nov. 7 (UPI) -- Pro Bowl cornerback Aqib Talib, who missed Sunday's loss to the Oakland Raiders because of a back injury, could be out unit Week 12, according to Troy Renck. The Denver Broncos star is due $8.5 million this season, plus $500,000 in per-game roster bonuses.
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Aqib Talib got second opinion on lower back injury. Flying back from California now. #9sports
— Mike Klis (@MikeKlis) November 3, 2016
Talib flew to California last Thursday to get a second opinion on his lower back. He is the Pro Football Focus 'top-ranked coverage corner.
Talked to multiple #NFL sources Sunday who believe Talib won't play until after bye week to give back time to heal. #Broncos @DenverChannel
— Troy Renck (@TroyRenck) November 7, 2016
Talib, 30, also sat out in Week 8 against the San Diego Chargers. Bradley Roby has been starting in his place.
Per sources, #broncos Aqib Talib (back) will not play Sunday vs the #raiders.
— James Palmer (@JamesPalmerTV) November 4, 2016Advertisement
He shot himself in the leg in June. Talib has three interceptions, with one going for a score, and 20 tackles in seven games this season.
