CJ Anderson reportedly placed on injured reserve

Denver Broncos running back C.J. Anderson’s recovery will not be a short one.

According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Media, Anderson has been placed on injured reserve by the Broncos, with his recovery time unlikely to be a short one.

The #Broncos have placed RB CJ Anderson on Injured Reserve, source said.

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) October 28, 2016

With the #Broncos placing RB CJ Anderson on Injured Reserve, the earliest we see him is 8 weeks. I’m told his rehab is measured in months.

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) October 28, 2016

For his part, Anderson still hopes he can make it back for the playoffs.

Was an amazing fun year all I can do is rest up get back for the playoffs and if not get back and grind 4 next season

— Cj Anderson (@cjandersonb22) October 28, 2016

Anderson has always been an optimist on this front. After all, he pushed back against the initial reports illustrating the severity of his knee injury. It sounds like the medical reality of the situation isn’t on his side, though.