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Brandon Flowers out, Jason Verrett questionable vs. Broncos

SAN DIEGO -- Facing the top-scoring team in the NFL, the San Diego Chargers could be without the team's top two cornerbacks on Thursday when they travel to Denver to take on the Broncos.

Cornerback Brandon Flowers has been ruled out of Thursday's game due to a concussion, along with inside linebacker Manti Te'o (foot) and running backs Donald Brown (concussion) and Ryan Mathews (knee).

None of those four players practiced this week for San Diego.

Outside linebacker Jeremiah Attaochu (hamstring) is listed as doubtful for Thursday's game. Attaochu was a limited participant on Wednesday.

Cornerbacks Jason Verrett (shoulder) and Steve Williams (groin) are listed as questionable. Both players also were limited participants at San Diego's hour-long practice on Wednesday.

D.J. Fluker (ankle), Dwight Freeney (non-injury related), Rich Ohrnberger (back) and Kavell Conner (ankle) are all listed as probable for the Denver game.

If Verrett does not play on Thursday, Richard Marshall likely would get his second start this season at cornerback opposite Shareece Wright.

Verrett, who missed last week's game against Kansas City with a shoulder issue, said he's working to get back on the field.

“Right now I just need to talk to the trainers about everything,” Verrett said. “It's just the mental part of the game. Dealing with injuries is going to come with the game. Part of getting through injuries is making sure you're keeping your body up and dealing with things mentally. So that's my main focus right now.”

With Mathews and Brown unavailable, rookie Branden Oliver will get his fourth straight start at running back.

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