Broncos CB Tracy Porter out for game after suffering concussion against Cleveland
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Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) gets a high five from Denver Broncos center Dan Koppen (67) after Manning threw a touchdown pass against the Cleveland Browns in the first quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012, in Denver. (AP Photo/Joe Mahoney) (The Associated Press)
Broncos cornerback Tracy Porter's return to the field lasted only three plays as he left with a concussion in the first quarter Sunday against Cleveland.
Porter was banged up in a collision with Josh Gordon after the Browns receiver caught a pass for a short gain. Porter's mouthpiece appeared to go flying through the air after the hit and he stayed down for a brief moment, before walking toward the bench. He talked to the trainers and then headed into the locker room.
The team later announced he wouldn't return to the game.
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Porter has missed nine straight games after experiencing symptoms similar to those he had last summer that preceded a seizure. This was his first action since a six-tackle performance at New England on Oct. 7.