Josh Reynolds: Denver Broncos announce wide receiver recovering from gunshot wounds after shooting

nfl Friday 25 October 2024 12:11, UK

Denver Broncos wide receiver Josh Reynolds is recovering from gunshot wounds after being shot last week, his team has announced.

Reynolds was one of two people fired upon during the incident in the early hours of Friday October 18, according to police, with the Broncos confirming the shooting in a statement to Associated Press.

"Josh Reynolds was a victim of a shooting on Friday in Denver and received treatment for minor injuries," the Broncos said. "Out of respect for the legal process, we will defer further comment on this matter to the authorities."

Denver police said they have arrested two men - Luis Mendoza, 35, and Burr Charlesworth, 42 - in connection with the shootings, which occurred around 3am, with the men held for investigation of attempted first-degree murder and first-degree assault.

Police said they were trying to identify possible additional suspects and "therefore the arrest reports are sealed to protect the integrity of the investigation."

NBC affiliate KUSA-TV in Denver, the Broncos' flagship station, said Reynolds was shot once in his left arm and once in the back of his head. The station said Reynolds and the other man were followed after leaving a strip club called Shotgun Willies.

Reynolds is on injured reserve with a broken finger and didn't travel with the Broncos to New Orleans for their Thursday night game on October 17, with the shooting happening just hours after their victory over the Saints.

He is currently on the injured reserve list and as been working out on a side field during the Broncos' practice sessions this week, ahead of them facing the Los Angeles Chargers this Sunday (8.05pm start).

Reynolds is in his ninth NFL season and his first in Denver after signing a two-year, $9m (£6.93m) contract ahead of the 2024-25 campaign. He has previously played for Los Angeles Rams, Tennessee Titans and Detroit Lions.

He has played in five games so far this start with one start, catching 12 passes for 183 yards and a touchdown.

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