The Broncos closed out training camp 2012 with one final shortened practice, open only to the media. The players wore shorts and shells during a session that was essentially a walkthrough preparing the club for its preseason home opener Saturday night.

Defensive end Jason Hunter (triceps), guard Chris Kuper (forearm), safety Quinton Carter (hamstring and knee), safety Jim Leonhard (knee), cornerback Tracy Porter (illness), linebacker Keith Brooking (hamstring), linebacker Danny Trevathan (ankle) and defensive tackle Kevin Vickerson (concussion) did not participate in the final practice of training camp.

Head Coach John Fox said that Porter will be a “game-time decision” Saturday evening, and the same goes for Hillman.

Thursday morning marked the last time fans will be at Dove Valley for a Broncos practice, and the squad made sure to put on a show throughout the session.

For today’s trivia, we’re asking fans to answer a question coming from the period that ended practice. During a drill meant to simulate an end-of-game situation, a crowd of players had a chance for a great play. On a desperation heave, a defensive back hauled in a tipped ball for an interception. Which player came up with the pick?

Leave your answers in the comments section, and the answer — and winner — will be revealed at 6 p.m. MDT. The winner will receive a Broncos prize pack.

ROLL CALL

Defensive end Jason Hunter (triceps), guard Chris Kuper (forearm), safety Jim Leonhard (knee), safety Quinton Carter (hamstring and knee), cornerback Tracy Porter (illness), linebacker Keith Brooking (hamstring), linebacker Danny Trevathan (ankle), running back Ronnie Hillman (hamstring) and linebacker D.J. Williams (personal matter) did not participate in Thursday’s practice. Defensive tackle Kevin Vickerson (concussion) and cornerback Joshua Moore (hamstring) left practice early.

Fox said Porter is “coming along, but not quite ready yet.”

Thursday morning’s practice featured the return of wide receiver Tyler Grisham, who was in pads for the first time in more than a week, and veteran defensive tackle Ty Warren, who had missed the last couple practices for personal reasons.

PLAYMAKERS

• Wide receiver Matthew Willis had a big day, starting with a leaping catch he made on one of the first plays of a team drill. Willis went on to make several more catches throughout the practice, including a touchdown grab.

Wednesday’s trivia question comes from a red-zone drill during practice. A defender picked off a pass from quarterback Peyton Manning intended for wide receiver Demaryius Thomas. Who made the interception?

Leave your answers in the comments section of the blog. The answer — and winner — will be revealed at 8 a.m. MDT Thursday morning.

ROLL CALL

The Broncos practiced in shells and shorts on Wednesday afternoon at the Dove Valley Facilities.

Head Coach John Fox announced afterwards that defensive end Jason Hunter had triceps surgery and will be out four months. He also officially announced that guard Chris Kuper broke his forearm, had to have surgery and will be out four to six weeks.

In Hunter and Kuper’s stead, defensive lineman Derek Wolfe and guard Manny Ramirez worked extensively with the first-unit defense and offense, respectively.

Safety Jim Leonhard (knee), Quinton Carter (knee), cornerback Tracy Porter (illness), linebacker Keith Brooking (hamstring), wide receiver Tyler Grisham (knee), linebacker Danny Trevathan (ankle) and running back Ronnie Hillman (hamstring) did not practice.

Porter and Trevathan came out and watched some of practice.

Grisham, Carter, Leonhard and Hillman did lower body and core exercises with Strength and Conditioning Coach Luke Richesson and his staff during the first half of practice. Head Athletic Trainer Steve “Greek” Antonopulous watched the injured players work out.

The Broncos’ preseason-opening 31-3 defeat of the Bears saw breakout performances from several young defenders.

With two first-half sacks, it was rookie Derek Wolfe who had an evening many fans are likely to remember. But Wolfe wasn’t the only young defensive lineman to make his presence felt as a pass rusher and contribute to the team’s total of six sacks.

With his team leading 24-0 in the fourth quarter, defensive end Jeremy Beal found his way to Chicago quarterback Matt Blanchard for a sack on third-and-9.

Minutes later, he made it two sacks in four offensive snaps when he brought down Blanchard again, this time with the Bears facing third-and-12 from their own 10-yard line.

“It was like a D-line effort,” Beal said of his two-sack night. “I wouldn’t say it was just me. It was a good start, but it needs to get better. I have a long ways to go.”