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Broncos injuries: Greg Dulcich won’t return for final game of 2023 season

The Broncos did not activate TE Greg Dulcich before Wednesday’s deadline, which means his season is over. He played in two games in 2023.

Another lost season for Greg Dulcich will conclude this weekend.

The second-year tight end was not activated from injured reserve before Wednesday’s deadline, which means he will remain on IR to close out the 2023 season.

Dulcich, currently sidelined by hamstring and foot injuries, initially went on injured reserve with a hamstring injury after Week 1. He returned four weeks later, only to immediately re-injure his hamstring. Dulcich returned to IR ahead of Week 7 and he’ll remain there through Week 18.

Dulcich has missed 22 games due to injury through his first two seasons in the NFL. Broncos coach Sean Payton was asked Monday what the tight end can do this offseason to get his career back on track.

“It’s something that our medical people and everyone involved are working hard on,” Payton said. “Getting to that proper weight, strength and all the things that allow him to stay healthy.

“He’s a tremendous worker, so he’s going to do whatever it takes. We’ll just have to wait, but we kind of go from there.”

Denver’s complete Wednesday injury report can be seen below (DNP = did not participate).

Player Wed Thur Fri Game Status
TE Chris Manhertz (illness) DNP
OT Mike McGlinchey (ribs) DNP
RB Samaje Perine (rest) DNP
DB Delarrin Turner-Yell (knee) DNP
OLB Baron Browning (concussion) Limited
ILB Josey Jewell (back) Limited
WR Marvin Mims (hamstring) Limited
WR Courtland Sutton (concussion) Limited
OT Alex Palczewski (knee) Full

The Broncos will practice again on Thursday and Friday before releasing a final injury report with game statuses for Sunday’s showdown with the Las Vegas Raiders.

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Broncos inactives: 7 players won’t suit up vs. Patriots

Broncos inactives vs. Patriots tonight: Ben DiNucci, Nik Bonitto, JL Skinner, Nate Adkins, Thomas Incoom, Alex Forsyth and Elijah Garcia.

The Denver Broncos have announced their list of seven inactive players for a Christmas Eve showdown with the New England Patriots in Week 16.

Broncos quarterback Ben DiNucci, outside linebacker Nik Bonitto (knee), safety JL Skinner, tight end/fullback Nate Adkins, outside linebacker Thomas Incoom, center Alex Forsyth and defensive lineman Elijah Garcia won’t suit up today.

Those seven inactive players are members of the 53-man roster who are not eligible to play against the Patriots on Sunday night.

Elsewhere on the roster front, Denver elevated DiNucci and outside linebacker Ronnie Perkins from the practice squad to the game-day roster on Saturday. The Broncos did not activate safety Kareem Jackson to the 53-man roster following his return from a four-game suspension.

Sunday’s game will be nationally televised on NFL Network. Kickoff for the Denver-New England showdown is set for 6:15 p.m. MT. Football fans can stream the Broncos-Patriots game on fuboTV (try it free).

See photos of each of the team’s inactive players below.

Broncos made several roster moves this week

The Broncos elevated QB Ben DiNucci and OLB Ronnie Perkins to the game-day roster for Week 16. Denver did not activate DB Kareem Jackson.

The Denver Broncos made several roster moves this week ahead of their Christmas Eve showdown with the New England Patriots on Sunday.

The moves started on Tuesday when the Broncos signed defensive back Keidron Smith to the practice squad. To make room for Smith, Denver waived safety Dallin Leavitt from the practice squad.

Later in the week, the Broncos elevated quarterback Ben DiNucci and outside linebacker Ronnie Perkins from the practice squad to the game-day roster on Saturday. Denver did not activate safety Kareem Jackson to the 53-man roster following his return from a four-game suspension.

The Broncos have a roster exemption for Jackson that expires on Monday. Once the exemption expires, Denver will need to either make a roster move to make room for Jackson, or release Jackson.

In addition to not activating Jackson, the Broncos also did not activate tight end Greg Dulcich (hamstring/foot) from injured reserve. Dulcich was ruled out on Friday and will now miss another game.

Broncos injury report: Nik Bonitto ruled out for Patriots game

The Broncos have ruled out OLB Nik Bonitto (knee) and TE Greg Dulcich (hamstring/foot) for Sunday’s game against the Patriots.

The Denver Broncos have ruled out pass rusher Nik Bonitto (knee) and tight end Greg Dulcich (hamstring/foot) for Sunday’s game against the New England Patriots on Christmas Eve.

With Bonitto sidelined, Drew Sanders and Thomas Incoom will likely serve as the team’s rotational pass rushers behind starters Baron Browning and Jonathon Cooper in Week 16.

Meanwhile, Adam Trautman, Chris Manhertz and Lucas Krull will be the team’s tight end options against the Patriots.

The team’s final injury report can be seen below.

Player Wed Thur Fri Game Status
OLB Nik Bonitto (knee) DNP DNP DNP Out
TE Greg Dulcich (hamstring/foot) DNP DNP DNP Out
RB Samaje Perine (rest) DNP Full Full
OLB Jonathon Cooper (ankle) Limited Full Full
OT Alex Palczewski (knee) Limited Full Full Out
DL Mike Purcell (rest) Not listed DNP Full
TE Chris Manhertz (rest) Not listed DNP Full

Playing at home, the Broncos are considered six-point favorites against the Patriots this week.

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Broncos injuries: Nik Bonitto still sidelined

Broncos OLB Nik Bonitto (knee) and TE Greg Dulcich (hamstring/foot) were held out of Thursday’s practice.

Denver Broncos outside linebacker Nik Bonitto (knee) missed practice again Thursday after previously sitting out Wednesday’s session. His chances of suiting up against the New England Patriots on Sunday seem slim.

Meanwhile, Broncos tight end Greg Dulcich (hamstring/foot) also remains sidelined. Denver coach Sean Payton said earlier this week that he expects Dulcich to play again this season, but the tight end does not appear to be trending toward playing in Week 16.

The team’s complete Thursday injury report can be seen below (DNP = did not participate).

Player Wed Thur Fri Game Status
OLB Nik Bonitto (knee) DNP DNP
TE Greg Dulcich (hamstring/foot) DNP DNP
RB Samaje Perine (rest) DNP Full
OLB Jonathon Cooper (ankle) Limited Full
OT Alex Palczewski (knee) Limited Full
DL Mike Purcell (rest) Not listed DNP
TE Chris Manhertz (rest) Not listed DNP

The Broncos will practice again on Friday before releasing a final injury report with game statuses for a Christmas Eve showdown against the Patriots.

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Sean Payton expects TE Greg Dulcich to play again this season

“I expect him to play at some point in these final three weeks,” Broncos coach Sean Payton said of TE Greg Dulcich.

The Denver Broncos activated tight end Greg Dulcich’s 21-day window to return from injured reserve last week after he recovered from a hamstring injury. The 23-year-old tight end then suffered a foot injury at practice and the team ruled him out for last week’s game against the Detroit Lions.

Broncos coach Sean Payton was asked earlier this week if Dulcich’s injury setback means he won’t be able to return to the field this season.

“No, no, it didn’t,” Payton said during his Monday conference call with reporters. “In fairness to the question — I usually don’t like talking about injuries, but I just want to make sure [you know] — this was unrelated to his hamstring. He just had some swelling and soreness in his foot. We took him off weight-bearing for a day or two.

“I’m anxious to see how he does this week. I expect him to play at some point in these final three weeks, but I don’t want you to think it was something that was going to preclude him from doing that. We’ll see where he’s at this week.”

Denver is set to return to practice later today and Dulcich’s status will be worth monitoring. The Broncos have until Jan. 3 to activate him to the 53-man roster. If the tight end is not activated before that deadline, Dulcich will be ruled out for the year, including the team’s regular-season finale and any potential playoff games.

The clock is ticking. Dulcich returning to practice Wednesday would be a good sign for his chances of playing again this season.

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Broncos made several roster moves ahead of Lions game

The Broncos added Lucas Krull to 53-man roster, moved Ronnie Perkins to the practice squad and elevated Ben DiNucci and Tyler Lancaster.

The Denver Broncos made several roster moves ahead of Saturday’s game against the Detroit Lions.

First, the team waived outside linebacker Ronnie Perkins from the 53-man roster on Thursday. To fill Perkins’ former spot on the active roster, Denver promoted tight end Lucas Krull from the practice squad to the 53-man roster. The Broncos re-signed Perkins to the practice squad on Saturday.

Additionally, the team elevated quarterback Ben DiNucci and nose tackle Tyler Lancaster from the practice squad to the game-day roster on Saturday. DiNucci and Lancaster will revert back to the practice squad on Monday.

Krull previously used up his three practice squad elevations, so the Broncos had to fully promote him to the active roster so he can play in Detroit. Krull is now set to serve as the team’s third-string tight end behind Adam Trautman and Chris Manhertz.

The Broncos have not yet activated tight end Greg Dulcich, who is eligible to return from injured reserve. Dulcich recovered from his hamstring injury and practiced on Wednesday, only to then suffer a foot injury that ruled him out for Week 15.

Saturday’s game will be nationally televised on NFL Network.

Broncos TE Greg Dulcich now has a foot injury

Broncos tight end Greg Dulcich now has a foot injury after returning from his hamstring injury.

Denver Broncos tight end Greg Dulcich (hamstring) returned to practice on Wednesday, starting his 21-day window to return from injured reserve to the 53-man roster. After fully participating in Wednesday’s practice, though, Dulcich was held out on Thursday and the team added “foot” to his injury designation.

Dulcich has now been ruled out for Saturday’s game against the Detroit Lions with hamstring/foot injuries.

Broncos coach Sean Payton was asked about Dulcich’s recurring hamstring injuries on Wednesday.

“I would be the last one to ask,” Payton said. “We’ve studied body weight, gait, how he runs, and what’s different from college. He’s flown everywhere with his rehab. I do think we have a really good handle relative to moving forward. He’s seen a lot of specialists.

“A lot of times [it’s about] how much weight is the [body] meant to carry. I say that respectfully. Then, [it’s about] paying attention to it. He’s been really diligent — extremely diligent — in the recovery and everything he’s needed to do.”

The Broncos will now wait at least another week to active Dulcich to the 53-man roster.

After waiving outside linebacker Ronnie Perkins on Thursday, the team had room on the active roster, but Denver is expected to call up tight end Lucas Krull from the practice squad to fill that spot.

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Broncos injury report: P.J. Locke questionable for Lions game

Broncos safety P.J. Locke was limited at Thursday’s practice and he is listed as questionable for Saturday’s game against the Lions.

Denver Broncos safety P.J. Locke (neck) is listed as questionable for Saturday’s game against the Detroit Lions on the team’s injury report. Locke was limited on Thursday after being held out of practice Wednesday.

Elsewhere on the injury front, Broncos outside linebacker Nik Bonitto (knee) and tight end Greg Dulcich (hamstring/foot) have been ruled out for Week 15.

Denver coach Sean Payton was asked Wednesday about Dulcich’s status and if Bonitto is a candidate to go on injured reserve.

“No, no,” Payton said. “We’ll keep you posted, though, with Bonitto and tight ends starting or playing and all that stuff. We’ll let you know.”

Bonitto has served as the team’s top rotational pass rusher this season behind starters Baron Browning and Jonathon Cooper. The top candidate to fill his role on Saturday is rookie Drew Sanders.

The Broncos have less depth at safety. Delarrin Turner-Yell and rookie JL Skinner are the only backup safeties on the active roster. Denver also has Dallin Leavitt and Devon Key available on the practice squad.

The Broncos’ final injury report with game statuses can be seen below.

Player Tue* Wed Thur Game Status
OLB Nik Bonitto (knee) DNP DNP DNP Out
DB P.J. Locke (neck) DNP DNP Limited Questionable
OLB Jonathon Cooper (ankle) Limited Limited Limited
OG Quinn Meinerz (illness) Full Full Full
RB Samaje Perine (knee) Full DNP (rest) Full
TE Greg Dulcich (hamstring/foot) Not listed Full DNP Out
DL Mike Purcell (NIR-rest) Not listed Not listed DNP
TE Chris Manhertz (NIR-rest) Not listed Not listed Limited

*Tuesday’s injury report was estimated because the team did not practice.

Playing on the road, the Broncos are considered underdogs against the Detroit Lions in Week 15.

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Broncos injuries: Greg Dulcich returns to practice

Broncos TE Greg Dulcich (hamstring) returned to practice Wednesday, starting his 21-day window to return to the 53-man roster.

Denver Broncos tight end Greg Dulcich (hamstring) returned to practice Wednesday, starting a 21-day window for him to return to the 53-man roster. If the Broncos do not activate Dulcich to the 53-man roster within the next three weeks, he will remain on injured reserve for the rest of the season (one week plus any potential playoff games).

Meanwhile, after being an estimated non-participant on Tuesday, Denver Broncos safety P.J. Locke (neck) did not participate Wednesday. Broncos pass rusher Nik Bonitto (knee) also remains sidelined.

If Bonitto is not cleared in time for Saturday’s game, Drew Sanders would likely be in line for more rotational snaps at outside linebacker. Ronnie Perkins might be a candidate for rotational snaps as well.

At safety, Delarrin Turner-Yell is next up on the depth chart behind Locke.

Elsewhere on the injury front, outside linebacker Jonathon Cooper (ankle) was limited again and running back Samaje Perine (knee) was given a rest day.

View the team’s full Wednesday injury report below.

Player Tue* Wed Thur Game Status
OLB Nik Bonitto (knee) DNP DNP
DB P.J. Locke (neck) DNP DNP
OLB Jonathon Cooper (ankle) Limited Limited
OG Quinn Meinerz (illness) Full Full
RB Samaje Perine (knee) Full DNP (rest)
TE Greg Dulcich (hamstring) Not listed Full

*Tuesday’s injury report was estimated because the team did not practice.

Denver will practice again on Thursday before releasing a final injury report with game statuses for Saturday’s game against the Detroit Lions.

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