DENVER — Bo Nix’s health leading up to the Broncos’ matchup against the Browns on Monday night is suddenly worth monitoring. The rookie quarterback was listed by the team as a limited participant on Thursday due to a back injury.

The Denver Broncos have an extra day of preparation ahead of their Monday Night Football home tilt vs. the Cleveland Browns. But for star rookie quarterback Bo Nix, it's an extra day of rest and recuperation.

CLEVELAND, Ohio — Three Browns starters sat out Thursday’s practice as the Browns prepared for Monday night’s game against the Broncos in Denver. They were receiver Cedric Tillman (concussion), safety Juan Thornhill (calf) and left tackle Jedrick Wills Jr. (knee), who would be starting in place of Dawand Jones (fibula) if healthy.