Get all your news in one place.
100’s of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
USA Today Sports Media Group
USA Today Sports Media Group
Sport
Jon Heath

Broncos injury report: 2 starting offensive linemen sidelined

The Denver Broncos‘ offensive line has been hit hard by injuries.

Broncos fill-in starting right tackle Alex Palczewski and starting center Luke Wattenberg both suffered ankle injuries against the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday. Palczewski and Wattenberg were held out of Wednesday’s practice.

If Palczewski and Wattenberg are not able to play against the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 6, Matt Peart (right tackle) and Alex Forsyth (center) would likely be the next men up.

Denver added depth on the line this week by signing tackle Cam Fleming and center Dieter Eiselen to the practice squad on Tuesday.

Broncos wide receiver Josh Reynolds (hand) was also held out of practice Wednesday. View the team’s complete injury report below.

Player Injury Wed Thur Fri Game Status
RB Audric Estime Ankle Full
CB Damarri Mathis Ankle Full
DE Zach Allen NIR – Rest Limited
DE John Franklin-Myers Shoulder Limited
WR Josh Reynolds Hand DNP
OT Alex Palczewski Ankle DNP
C Luke Wattenberg Ankle DNP

On a positive note, Denver running back Audric Estime (ankle) and cornerback Damaris Mathis (ankle) have opened their 21-day windows to return from injured reserve.

Broncos right tackle Mike McGlinchey (knee) will be eligible to return from injured reserve next week.

Denver will practice again on Thursday and Friday before releasing a final injury report with game statuses for Sunday’s showdown with the Chargers.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100’s of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.