ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Two-time All-Pro kick returner and rising wide receiver Marvin Mims Jr. left the field midway through the Denver Broncos’ practice Wednesday and coach Sean Payton said the third-year pro was being evaluated for a groin injury.

Payton said the team wasn’t overly concerned about Mims’ injury, an indication his leaving practice midway through the two-hour session was precautionary.

Mims caught six touchdown passes last season and led the league with a 15.7-yard average on punt returns. He averaged 16 yards per punt return his rookie year, when he had a 99-yarder for a touchdown to go with one TD from scrimmage.

Mims is expected to have an even larger role on offense this year, especially with the trade last week of wide receiver Devaughn Vele to the New Orleans Sain

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