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CARSON, CA - SEPTEMBER 24: Kareem Hunt
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ORCHARD PARK, NY – SEPTEMBER 24: Garett Bolles #72 of the Denver Broncos after an NFL game against the Buffalo Bills on September 24, 2017 at New Era Field in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Brett Carlsen/Getty Images)
ORCHARD PARK, NY – SEPTEMBER 24: Garett Bolles #72 of the Denver Broncos after an NFL game against the Buffalo Bills on September 24, 2017 at New Era Field in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Brett Carlsen/Getty Images) /

Garett Bolles. 8. player. 45. . Offensive Tackle. Denver Broncos

In a week two drubbing of the Dallas Cowboys, Garett Bolles was injured and carted off the field. He was crying as he was carted away, frustrated about what looked like a potential season-ending injury.

In just a matter of days, Bolles went from being carted off and in a walking boot to being on the practice field with a chance to play.

On Sunday against the Bills, the unthinkable happened, and Bolles started at left tackle for the Broncos. He was doing these types of things:

This was a stunning comeback from Bolles, who was again very solid in a Broncos loss to Buffalo. He has proven more than worthy of his first round draft status so far, and has helped bring a much needed element of toughness to the Broncos’ offensive line.