"John's such a warrior, he'll play through any pain, but there's got to be some kind of common sense when there is no feeling in your fingers, and obviously no strength," coach Mike Shanahan said today.

Lynch had to leave an Oct. 29 game with the Packers in the first quarter after the hit. He returned to practice last week in a limited capacity, but was inactive Sunday against the Chiefs.

Lynch has said the injury was unrelated to a neck surgery he had in 2004.

Shanahan said he wasn't sure how quickly Lynch would return.

"It's hard to say until he practices, takes a hit," Shanahan said. "We don't want to take a chance on him taking any hits until that numbness wears off. I don't think it makes any sense."

The Broncos did not practice today and have no workouts scheduled tomorrow.