Courtesy of Mile High United Way, Bruton's Books)
David Bruton was summoned to coach Gary Kubiak's office Tuesday afternoon to get the news he expected but nonetheless hated to hear.
The Broncos were placing the veteran safety on injured reserve. His season — the finest of his seven-year career — was over, with two regular season games left, and possibly a postseason.
Less than 24 hours earlier, Bruton learned he had fractured the fibula in his right leg during Sunday's 34-27 loss at Pittsburgh. The injury, which he initially thought was just a bruise, didn't preclude him from playing the remaining three quarters.