Broncos' Dumervil could miss 5 months

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 injured 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.

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No suspension cut for QB: Ben Roethlisberger got a thumb's-up from NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, and praise for the way he's reshaping his life. What's missing for now is a reduction of his six-game suspension. Goodell met with Roethlisberger while visiting the Steelers' training camp Thursday but, while saying the quarterback is going beyond what the league is mandating, didn't cut his suspension for bad behavior to four games.

The NFL will continue to monitor Roethlisberger's progress before he and Goodell meet in New York later this month and the commissioner makes a final decision on how long the Steelers star will be out.

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