Luke Wattenberg - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Cleared to play vs. New England Wattenberg (shoulder) is active for Sunday's AFC Championship Game against the Patriots, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.

Impact 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, and Alex Forsyth -- who filled in at center in Wattenberg's absence -- will not play Sunday due to an ankle injury.

JANUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Activated from IR The Broncos activated Wattenberg (shoulder) from injured reserve Saturday.

Impact Wattenberg is still listed as questionable to play in Sunday's elimination game, but the activation from injured reserve is a strong sign that the center will be able to suit up. With Alex Forsyth (ankle) also listed as questionable, the Broncos likely want to have every offensive lineman possibly available on the active roster.

JANUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Sunday Wattenberg (shoulder) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's AFC Championship Game against the Patriots.

Impact 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.

JANUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Designated to return from IR The Broncos designated Wattenberg (shoulder) to return from injured reserve Wednesday, Aric DiLalla of the team's official site reports.

Impact Wattenberg suffered a shoulder injury in late December that required extensive recovery time. Alex Forsyth (ankle) took over as the starting center in his absence and has played since Week 17. With Forsyth injuring his ankle in last Saturday's overtime playoff victory over the Bills, Wattenberg's potential return for Sunday's AFC Conference Championship Game against the Patriots would be a huge addition to the offensive line. In a doomsday scenario where neither Wattenberg nor Fosyth can suit up, the task of protecting backup quarterback Jared Stidham would fall to Sam Mustipher.

JANUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Bills' injury report proves team is banged up ahead of Denver Broncos clash The Denver Broncos are one of the healthier teams in the NFL at this point, but are still missing key starters like Luke Wattenberg, JK Dobb...

JANUARY 14 • PREDOMINANTLYORANGE.COM

Broncos poach center from Chargers roster after Luke Wattenberg's injury | Sporting News The Broncos are stealing from their division rival's practice squad.

DECEMBER 27, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

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DECEMBER 26, 2025 • Associated Press

Placed on IR Wattenberg (shoulder) was placed on injured reserve Thursday, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official website reports.

Impact 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.

DECEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Broncos place center Luke Wattenberg on IR in surprising blow to offensive line

The Denver Broncos have placed center Luke Wattenberg on injured reserve, dealing a significant blow to their offensive line

DECEMBER 25, 2025 • Associated Press

Broncos promote G Calvin Throckmorton and TE Marcedes Lewis to active roster, elevate ILB Levelle Bailey and WR Michael Bandy for 'Thursday Night Football' vs. Chiefs The Broncos placed center Luke Wattenberg on injured reserve and waived running back Cody Schrader in corresponding moves.

DECEMBER 25, 2025 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM

No go for Week 17 Wattenberg (shoulder) has been ruled out for Thursday night's matchup against the Chiefs.

Impact Wattenberg is dealing with an apparent shoulder injury which sidelined him for the team's entire week of progress. In his absence, Alex Forsyth will be a top candidate to draw the start at center versus Kansas City.

DECEMBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Injury Report: WR Pat Bryant, RB RJ Harvey remain full practice participants for Broncos ahead Week 16 game vs. Jaguars Tackle Mike McGlinchey (neck), wide receiver Marvin Mims Jr. (biceps), inside linebacker Karene Reid (hamstring) and center Luke Wattenberg...

DECEMBER 18, 2025 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM

Injury Report: WR Pat Bryant returns to practice as full participant ahead of Week 16 game vs. Jaguars Running back RJ Harvey (ribs), tackle Mike McGlinchey (neck), wide receiver Marvin Mims Jr. (biceps) and center Luke Wattenberg (ankle) were...

DECEMBER 17, 2025 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM

Even a Broncos' playoff run can't save this veteran from his offseason fate The Denver Broncos got to work over the bye week, extending Luke Wattenberg, Wil Lutz, and Malcolm Roach. It's clear that Denver had this to...

DECEMBER 5, 2025 • PREDOMINANTLYORANGE.COM

Roach and Wattenberg react to contract extensions | Broncos in 60 On this episode of "Broncos in 60," defensive tackle Malcolm Roach and center Luke Wattenberg discuss signing their contract extensions with...

NOVEMBER 27, 2025 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM

Broncos show faith in their roster with trio of contract extensions after their big win over Chiefs

The Denver Broncos' trust in their roster is evident in recent contract extensions following their win against Kansas City

NOVEMBER 26, 2025 • Associated Press

Broncos' investment along the offensive line has reached new heights The Denver Broncos continue to invest in the offensive line, and the investment has reached new heights, as center Luke Wattenberg was signe...

NOVEMBER 26, 2025 • PREDOMINANTLYORANGE.COM

Denver Broncos announce another huge contract extension for member of offensive line | Sporting News The Denver Broncos have agreed to a new deal for center Luke Wattenberg.

NOVEMBER 26, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Broncos' offensive line worth $341 million after Luke Wattenberg's extension | Sporting News Luke Wattenberg signed a $48 million extension, adding to Denver's highly paid OL.

NOVEMBER 26, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Luke Wattenberg extension could be bad news for this Broncos' guard The Denver Broncos have gotten to work during the bye week, extending Wil Lutz and now Luke Wattenberg, their starting center. This is a hug...

NOVEMBER 26, 2025 • PREDOMINANTLYORANGE.COM

Inks four-year extension Wattenberg and the Broncos agreed on a four-year, $48 million contract extension Tuesday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

Impact The deal includes $27 million guaranteed for the 2022 fifth-rounder. The Broncos have locked up another key piece on its offensive front, as Wattenberg has been the team's full-time starter at center over the last two seasons. He missed four games during the 2024 regular season due to an ankle injury, but he has started in each of the Broncos' first 11 games of the 2025 campaign.

NOVEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Broncos find winning formula: A run-first offense and a dominant defense

The Denver Broncos have found a new identity with a run-first offense complementing their strong defense in a 28-3 win over the Cincinnati Bengals

SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 • Associated Press

Broncos snap skid with 28-3 win over Bengals fueled by Dobbins' 100-yard game, 2 Nix TD passes

The Denver Broncos routed the Cincinnati Bengals 28-3 to snap a two-game skid and send Cincy to its second straight blowout loss since losing star quarterback Joe Burrow to a toe s...

SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 • Associated Press

Wattenberg looks ahead to Week 3, Allen encouraged by defense's red-zone performance | Broncos in 60 On this episode of "Broncos in 60," center Luke Wattenberg reflects on the Broncos' road loss and how the team looks to move forward, while...

SEPTEMBER 15, 2025 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM

C Luke Wattenberg on the Broncos' message after Week 2: 'It's on everybody, not just one play' Center Luke Wattenberg talks with the media about learning and moving on after a tough loss, the positive production he saw from the Broncos...

SEPTEMBER 15, 2025 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM

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Broncos place center Luke Wattenberg on IR in surprising blow to offensive line

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Broncos snap skid with 28-3 win over Bengals fueled by Dobbins' 100-yard game, 2 Nix TD passes