The have clarity under center with quarterback r for the Divisional Playoff round next week.However, the team announced Thursday that will not practice due to an MCL sprain he sustained Sunday against the . It is viewed as a precautionary measure.Osweiler, however, is expected to be ready to backup Manning in the playoffs. NFL Media's James Palmer reports that Osweiler's health was not a factor in the decision to make Manning the starter. head coach Gary Kubiak said on Thursday that Osweiler might return to practice on Saturday.Kubiak added that there were "a lot of Chidobe Awuzie Jersey guys nicked up" following the game. Linebacker also did not participate in Thursday's practice. Ware was limited to 27 snaps in the ' Week 17 victory due to a knee injury.Other injuries we're tracking on Thursday: head coach Mike McCarthy said cornerback is still going through concu sion protocol. defensive lineman is day-to-day after practicing, according to coach Bill O'Brien. defensive tackle is expected to have shoulder surgery Thursday. Crawford tweeted Wednesday night that he was set for surgery. The veteran previously said he had been playing with a rotator cuff injury since Week 2. center (concu sion) didn't practice. wide receiver is expected to be back in time for training camp from his torn right Achilles tendon. Fellow wideout -- who mi sed his entire rookie season -- will be fully recovered from his knee injury by next season, doctors told general manager Ozzie Newsome. running back (foot) did not participate in Thursday's practice. Vernon Hargreaves III Jersey