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HT/WT: 6-3, 291 lbs
Birthplace: Menomonee Falls, WI
Age: 27
School: Wisconsin
Experience: 4

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Top Matt Henningsen News

  • Broncos' Matt Henningsen: Moved to injured reserve

    The Broncos placed Henningsen (Achilles) on the reserve/injured list Saturday, Chris Tomasson of The Denver Gazette reports.

    The move comes after Henningsen tore his Achilles during Friday's training camp practice, marking the second consecutive year in which he's suffered that particular injury. He'll focus on his rehab and recovery to be available for the 2027 season, though he'll enter that offseason as an unrestricted free agent.

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  • Broncos' Matt Henningsen: Tears Achilles in practice

    Henningsen tore his Achilles during Friday's training camp practice, Mike Klis of 9News Denver reports.

    It's a brutal blow for the 2022 sixth-rounder, who tore his other Achilles during a joint practice against the 49ers during the Broncos' 2025 training camp in August. It will be another lengthy rehab process for Henningsen, who signed a one-year contract with the Broncos in March and will be an unrestricted free agent after the 2026 season.

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  • Broncos' Matt Henningsen: Getting work during minicamp

    Henningsen (Achilles) is participating during the Broncos' minicamp, Luca Evans of The Denver Post reports.

    Henningsen sat out the entire 2025 season after tearing his Achilles during a practice in August, but it looks like he's back in shape as minicamp kicks off. He'll be competing for a depth role on Denver's defensive line in 2026.

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  • Broncos' Matt Henningsen: Back with Denver

    The Broncos re-signed Henningsen (Achilles) to a one-year contract Wednesday, Chris Tomasson of The Denver Gazette reports.

    Henningsen missed the entire 2025 season after tearing his Achilles in training camp joint practices with the 49ers. He hasn't appeared in a regular-season game since 2023 and will compete for a job this offseason.

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  • Broncos' Matt Henningsen: Reverts to IR

    Henningsen (Achilles) reverted to the Broncos' injured reserve Monday, Chris Tomasson of The Denver Gazette reports.

    Henningsen suffered a torn Achilles during the team's joint practice with the 49ers on Thursday. He will now rehab with the Broncos and attempt to be ready for training camp in 2026.

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  • Matt Henningsen: Waived with injury designation

    The Broncos waived Henningsen (Achilles) with an injury designation Sunday.

    Henningsen has already been ruled out for the 2025 season with his injury. Once he clears waivers, Henningsen will revert to the Broncos' injured-reserve list.

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  • Broncos' Matt Henningsen: Done for the year

    Broncos head coach Sean Payton said Saturday that Henningsen (Achilles) will undergo surgery and miss the entire 2025 season, Chris Tomasson of The Denver Gazette reports.

    Henningsen is done for the year due to a torn Achilles suffered during Thursday's joint practice with the 49ers. The 2022 sixth-round pick will now turn his attention toward getting healthy for the 2026 campaign.

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  • Broncos' Matt Henningsen: Suffers Achilles injury

    Henningsen is being evaluated for an Achilles injury after departing Thursday's joint practice with the 49ers, Parker Gabriel of the Denver Post reports.

    If further testing reveals a rupture in Henningsen's Achilles, he would be done for the 2025 season. The 2022 sixth-round draft pick didn't see the field in the 2024 regular season.

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  • Broncos' Matt Henningsen: Participating in practices

    Henningsen, who was limited in OTAs with a calf injury, is participating in training camp practices, Andrew Mason of 104.3 The Fan reports.

    Henningsen suffered a calf injury during rookie minicamp, but the 23-year-old is now a full go for training camp. A sixth-round selection in this year's draft, Henningsen will look to earn a spot on the Broncos' roster ahead of the 2022 campaign.

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  • Broncos' Matt Henningsen: Gets in workout

    Henningsen (calf) was working on the side during OTAs on Monday, Nick Kosmider of The Athletic reports.

    Henningsen suffered the injury during rookie minicamp. He'll work to prove himself healthy enough to participate with the team during OTAs as the sixth-round rookie looks to earn a spot with the Broncos this upcoming season.

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  • Broncos' Matt Henningsen: Heads to Mile High City

    The Broncos selected Henningsen in the sixth round of the 2022 NFL Draft, 206th overall.

    Per Dane Brugler of the Athletic, Henningson became the first freshman walk on and start the season opener for Wisconsin in nearly 30 years. He moved into a full-time starting role as a redshirt senior in 2021 and racked up 33 tackles and three sacks. Henningsen has useful athleticism for his position and can develop into a rotational piece on the defensive line.

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AFC West Standings

Team Div Overall
5-1-0 14-3-0
5-1-0 11-6-0
1-5-0 6-11-0
1-5-0 3-14-0