Attrition at inside linebacker and simple curiosity produced a position change for Broncos safety Jamal Carter during Sunday’s practice.
Carter (6-foot-1, 215 pounds) participated at inside linebacker, equal parts because of injuries to Todd Davis, Josey Jewell and Joe Jones and to see if Carter is physical enough to help.
“Right now, it’s temporary, but if he looks good in there, it will be permanent,” coach Vic Fangio said. “Our numbers have gotten low there, and he’s always wanted to play in there. The timing was good.