Broncos' Luke Wattenberg: Limited in Monday's practice
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Wattenberg (undisclosed) was a limited participant in Monday's practice, Jon Heath of broncoswire.com reports.
Wattenberg suffered an injury during last Monday's training camp session. The center's ability to return to the field, even in a limited capacity, is a good sign that the undisclosed issue isn't severe. There is a strong chance Wattenberg will be fully healthy and ready for the start of the regular season.
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Broncos' Luke Wattenberg: Dealing with injury
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Wattenberg (undisclosed) did not participate in Saturday's training camp practice, Zac Stevens of TheDNVR.com reports.
Per Stevens, Wattenberg sustained the injury during Monday's practice. The nature of the injury hasn't been announced, but it's prevented the 2022 fifth-rounder from practicing and puts him in jeopardy of missing Friday's preseason opener against the Falcons. Alex Forsyth would be in line to see more reps at center with the fist-team offense in Wattenberg's potential continued absence.
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Broncos' Luke Wattenberg: Cleared to play vs. New England
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Wattenberg (shoulder) is active for Sunday's AFC Championship Game against the Patriots, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.
Wattenberg was activated from injured reserve Saturday, and the fourth-year pro has been officially cleared to play in his first game since Week 16 after recovering from a shoulder injury. He should reclaim his starting job at center, while Alex Forsyth -- who filled in at center in Wattenberg's absence -- will not play Sunday due to an ankle injury.
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Broncos' Luke Wattenberg: Questionable for Sunday
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Wattenberg (shoulder) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's AFC Championship Game against the Patriots.
Wattenberg was a full participant in practice throughout the week, so the center's odds of being activated from injured reserve are high. Alex Forsyth (ankle), who has been operating as the starting center, is also questionable to play. Both linemen will likely be able to suit up, but in a situation where neither can go, Sam Mustipher will be the starting center in Sunday's playoff game.
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Broncos' Luke Wattenberg: Placed on IR
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Wattenberg (shoulder) was placed on injured reserve Thursday, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official website reports.
Wattenberg suffered a shoulder injury at some point within the last week, and he will now be sidelined through the end of the regular season and potentially multiple playoff games. In his absence, Alex Forsyth will operate as Denver's starting center.
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Broncos' Luke Wattenberg: No go for Week 17
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Wattenberg (shoulder) has been ruled out for Thursday night's matchup against the Chiefs.
Wattenberg is dealing with an apparent shoulder injury that sidelined him for the team's entire week of practice. In his absence, Alex Forsyth will be a top candidate to draw the start at center versus Kansas City.
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Broncos' Luke Wattenberg: Getting green light
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Wattenberg (ankle) is active for Sunday's game against the Chiefs.
After logging back-to-back full practices to end Week 10 prep, Wattenberg was activated off injured reserve Saturday and will be active for the first time since suffering a knee injury in Week 5. Wattenberg was Denver's starting center before the injury, but Alex Forsyth has taken over those responsibilities in recent weeks. Wattenberg was seen taking first-team reps during pre-game warmups, per Parker Gabriel of The Denver Post.
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Broncos' Luke Wattenberg: Practice window opens
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Wattenberg (ankle) was designated to return from injured reserve Wednesday, per the NFL's transaction log.
The third-year offensive lineman from Washington has dealt with this ankle injury since the middle of training camp, but Wednesday's designation to return suggests he could nearing a full recovery. Wattenberg now has 21 days to be activated to the Broncos' active roster before reverting to IR.
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Broncos' Luke Wattenberg: Won't play Sunday
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Wattenberg (ankle) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Chargers.
The third-year offensive lineman out of Washington was unable to practice all week due to an ankle injury, so it's no surprise he won't suit up for Sunday's divisional matchup. Expect Alex Forsyth to serve as Denver's top center in Wattenberg's stead.
