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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Team
Denver Broncos
Birthdate
9/10/1997 (27)
Status
Active
HT/WT
6'5", 300 lbs
Draft Info
2022: Rd 5; Pk (DEN)
Birthplace
Trabuco Canyon, CA, USA
Position
C
College
Washington
Experience
3 seasons
Career History
Denver Broncos
2022-Present
(3 seasons)
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.
Denver activated Wattenberg (ankle) from injured reserve Saturday, Parker Gabriel of The Denver Post reports. Wattenberg was placed on injured reserve Oct. 11 after suffering a knee injury in Week 6 against the Chargers. He has spent the four-game minimum on IR, and he could suit up Sunday against the Chiefs after logging consecutive full practices to end the week.
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.
Wattenberg (ankle) was placed on the Reserve/Injured List on Saturday, Chris Tomasson of The Denver Gazette reports. Wattenberg has dealt with an ankle injury since the middle of training camp, and the nagging issue will now sideline him for at least Denver's next four games. He worked as the team's primary center through the first five games, and Alex Forsyth is now the best bet to take over Watteberg's vacated role.
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.
Wattenberg (ankle) is absent from the injury report ahead of Sunday's game versus the Steelers. After playing every snap in Week 1, Wattenberg kicked the week off as a non-participant at practice due to an ankle issue. He saw his participation increase each day as the week went on, so it looks like Denver was just erring on the side of caution with its starting center. Barring any setbacks, look for him to take on his usual role versus Pittsburgh.
Wattenberg (ankle) did not participate in Wednesday's practice session, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports. Wattenberg played all 69 offensive snaps for the Broncos during Sunday's 26-20 loss to the Seahawks, but the 2022 fifth-round pick appears to have tweaked his ankle during the contest. Wattenberg will have a chance to participate in practice Thursday and Friday to prepare for Week 2 against Pittsburgh. Sunday was Wattenberg's first start since Week 13 of the 2022 season.