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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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Broncos injuries: Greg Dulcich still working on side field

Broncos TE Greg Dulcich (hamstring) was placed on injured reserve on Oct. 21. He still hasn’t returned to practice.

Denver Broncos tight end Greg Dulcich (hamstring) continued to work on a side field when the team returned to practice Wednesday ahead of a Week 14 showdown with the Los Angeles Chargers.

Dulcich has been on injured reserve since Oct. 21. Once he returns to practice, the team will have a 21-day window to active him to the 53-man roster.

Everyone else on the active roster participated in Wednesday’s practice, but five players were limited. View the team’s complete Wednesday injury report below.

Player Wed Thur Fri Game Status
DE Zach Allen (elbow) Limited
OT Mike McGlinchey (back) Limited
WR Marvin Mims (ribs) Limited
DB Delarrin Turner-Yell (back) Limited
CB Pat Surtain (knee) Limited
OLB Baron Browning (wrist) Full
RB Samaje Perine (knee) Full

The Broncos will practice again on Thursday and Friday before releasing a final injury report with game statuses for Sunday. Denver is considered an underdog going on the road to Los Angeles this week.

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Broncos might get reinforcements on the injury front this week

Broncos WR Brandon Johnson is eligible to return from injured reserve this week. TE Greg Dulcich became eligible to return last week.

The Denver Broncos might get some reinforcements on the injury front this week ahead of their showdown with the Houston Texans on Sunday.

Broncos tight end Greg Dulcich (hamstring) was eligible to return from injured reserve last week, but the team did not open up his 21-day practice window. Denver coach Sean Payton said two weeks ago that he expects Dulcich to return this season, but he did not give an exact timeline.

Meanwhile, Broncos wide receiver Brandon Johnson (hamstring) was placed on injured reserve five weeks ago, and he has missed the minimum four games and is now eligible to return to the active roster.

Denver’s passing game hasn’t skipped a beat while Dulcich and Johnson have been sidelined. Over the last four games, quarterback Russell Wilson has thrown seven touchdown passes with zero interceptions. Adam Trautman has stepped up at tight end and Lil’Jordan Humphrey has gotten more looks at receiver.

Dulcich and Johnson are talented players, though, so the Broncos will be eager to welcome them back to the offense whenever they’re cleared to play.

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Broncos injuries: Will TE Greg Dulcich return this season?

Broncos coach Sean Payton expects to see TE Greg Dulcich back on the field this season. “There’s a process … but he’s making progress.”

Will Denver Broncos tight end Greg Dulcich (hamstring) return to the field at some point this season?

“I think we’ll see him this year, yeah,” coach Sean Payton said last week.

Dulcich is eligible to return from injured reserve for the team’s Week 12 showdown with the Cleveland Browns next week. However, it remains to be seen if Dulcich will return as soon as his window opens.

“There’s a process,” Payton said. “I know he’s one of those guys that’s working his tail off. He’s seeing specialists.

“You look closely at — you also look closely at other things like gait. How much weight should he be at? He’s a little heavier than he was in college like most players. All that stuff we’re working on, but he’s making progress.”

Elsewhere on the injury front for Denver, safety P.J. Locke (ankle) and guard Ben Powers (foot) remained sidelined for a second day in a row. Kareem Jackson seems to be in line to start at safety. If Powers is not cleared before Sunday, Quinn Bailey would be the most likely candidate to start in his place.

Broncos wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (hip) was also added to the injury report Thursday as a limited participant.

The team’s complete Thursday injury report can be seen below.

Player Wed* Thur Fri Game Status
DB P.J. Locke (ankle) DNP DNP
OL Ben Powers (foot) DNP DNP
WR Jerry Jeudy (hip) Not listed Limited
OLB Baron Browning (wrist/knee) Limited Full
WR Marvin Mims (ankle) Limited Full
OLB Ronnie Perkins (quad) Full Full

The Broncos will release a final injury report with game statuses on Friday. Denver is set to host the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday Night Football in Week 11. The Broncos are considered slight favorites.

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Broncos injury report: TE Greg Dulcich ruled out for Week 7

Broncos TE Greg Dulcich (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday’s game against the Packers. Here’s the full injury report.

Denver Broncos tight end Greg Dulcich (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday’s game against the Green Bay Packers.

Dulcich might be a candidate for injured reserve, but he’s still on the active roster at the time of publication. If the Broncos place him on IR, Dulcich will have to sit out four games before being eligible to return.

Placing the tight end on IR would open up a roster spot for outside linebacker Baron Browning (knee), who fully practiced this week and appears to be ready to be activated from the reserve/PUP list to the 53-man roster.

Denver’s complete Friday injury report can be seen below.

Player Wed Thur Fri Game Status
TE Greg Dulcich (hamstring) DNP DNP DNP Out
DB Justin Simmons (hip) Limited Limited Full
DB Kareem Jackson (neck) Limited Full Full
OLB Baron Browning (knee/wrist) Full Full Full
C Lloyd Cushenberry (quad) Full Full Full
DL D.J. Jones (knee) Full Full Full

Sunday’s game will begin at 2:25 p.m. MT and will be televised on CBS in select TV markets. Green Bay is considered a slight favorite this week.

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Broncos making roster moves ahead of Packers game

The Broncos made two roster moves earlier this week and two more moves could be on deck.

The Denver Broncos will have made several changes to the 53-man roster by the time Sunday’s game against the Green Bay Packers arrives.

The Broncos already made two roster moves earlier this week when wide receiver Lil’Jordan Humphrey was promoted from the practice squad to the 53-man roster and fellow receiver Michael Bandy was re-signed to the practice squad on Wednesday.

Bandy was cut from the practice squad last week to make room for Humphrey, who was cut from the active roster to make room for tight end Greg Dulcich to come off injured reserve.

After the team cut pass rusher Frank Clark, Humphrey is now back on the active roster and Bandy is back on the practice squad. Looking ahead, the Broncos likely have two more roster moves on deck ahead of Sunday’s game against the Packers.

Denver is expected to elevate pass rusher Baron Browning (knee) from the reserve/physically unable to perform list to the 53-man roster. To do so, the Broncos will need to create a spot on the roster for Browning.

One potential way Denver could open up a spot would be to place Dulcich back on injured reserve after he suffered another hamstring injury in Week 6. Dulcich going on IR and Browning returning to the active roster are two potential moves to watch for this weekend.

Two other players to keep an eye on are running back Hassan Hall and tight end John Samuel Shenker, who tired out for the team on Tuesday. Neither player has been signed at the time of publication, but they might be considered for the practice squad or reserve/future contracts later this season.