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Henry might play Monday night

Jeff Legwold, Rocky Mountain News

Published October 27, 2007 at midnight

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ENGLEWOOD -- Broncos running back Travis Henry was in uniform for Saturday's practice and said despite missing three days of practice this week he's hopeful he can still play against the Green Bay Packers Monday night in Invesco Field at Mile High.

Henry, who suffered a rib cartilage injury against the Steelers last weekend, did not practice Wednesday, Thursday or Friday this week. He is still a rather large question mark unless a pain-killing injection he will take before the game gives him enough relief to play.

"Better than I did yesterday and the day before,'' Henry said. "Game-time decision, you know. Go in Monday early and do what I got to do. I plan to (play), I want to play. I've got to pass a couple tests they want me to pass before they clear me. I'll do all the shots and (the Broncos) have to test me out ? see if I can take a lick.''

Broncos coach Mike Shanahan said Henry would go through the pre-game warm-ups before any decision was made about his availability.

The Broncos held about a 50-minute workout at their Dove Valley complex Saturday, an extra practice from their usual workweek because of the Monday night game against the Packers.

Cornerback Champ Bailey, who suffered a bit of a setback mid-week in trying to return from a left thigh injury, was also on the practice field and participated fully.

Bailey, who missed the game against the Steelers, said he hopes to play.

legwoldj@rockymountainnews.com or 303-892-2359.