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Elvis Dumervil

Elvis Dumervil

Elvis Kool Dumervil (born January 19, 1984) is an American football defensive end for the Denver Broncos of the National Football League (NFL).

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Pro Bowl LB Elvis Dumervil injures chest muscle, season may be in jeopardy

Denver Broncos pass rusher Elvis Dumervil's season might be sacked by a torn chest muscle.

A person familiar with the injury to Dumervil told The Associated Press on Thursday that the reigning NFL sacks king could be sidelined for up to five months, making it difficult for Dumervil to return this season. The person spoke on the condition of anonymity.Coach Josh McDaniels said the team is evaluating courses of treatment for the pass rusher and there is no timetable for his return. Surgery hasn't been ruled out, either.Dumervil was hurt at practice Wednesday night in a 1-on-1 passing drill, and walked off the field clutching his right arm. The Broncos described the injury as to the "pectoral area of his chest."The 26-year-old Dumervil led the league with 17 sacks in 2009 and parlayed his breakout season into a five-year, $58.332 million extension last month that included $43.168 million in guarantees against injury, a record for a player at his position."Nobody is going to replace him as ...

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