Denver Broncos cornerback Aqib Talib suffered only a minor wound when he was shot in the leg early Sunday, ESPN's Adam Schefter reports.

The bullet entered and exited Talib's leg without hitting any arteries or tearing any ligaments, according to Schefter. Surgery was not required and doctors simply had to stitch up the wound.

It's awkward to call a man who was shot "lucky," but perhaps it's apt here. Talib should have no difficulty making a full and speedy recovery.

Talib stayed in hospital overnight Sunday for evaluation, but is expected to be released Monday.