Broncos' DeMarcus Ware (back) exits vs. Raiders
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}OAKLAND, CA - NOVEMBER 09: DeMarcus Ware #94 of the Denver Broncos celebrates with teammate Von Miller #58 in the third quarter against the Oakland Raiders at O.co Coliseum on November 9, 2014 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
The Broncos' dynamic pass-rushing duo might be a little shorthanded going forward.
Veteran linebacker DeMarcus Ware (back) was carted off the field at O.Co Stadium on Sunday, leaving Von Miller and a host of younger players in his stead:
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Ware's loss would be astronomical for a defense playing at the height of its game. He was an early favorite for Defensive Player of the Year with 4.5 sacks through five weeks.
Rookie linebacker Shane Ray could land a larger role if Ware can't recover in time for Week 6.
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