Nate Adkins - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Scores one touchdown in 2025 Adkins finished the 2025 regular-season campaign with six catches on 11 targets for 48 yards and one touchdown across 9 appearances.

Impact Adkins did not play a significant role for the Broncos this season, as the tight end missed time with ankle and knee injuries during the 2025 campaign. The 26-year-old tight end operated as Denver's No. 3 tight end behind Evan Engram and Adam Trautman, so even when he was healthy, Adkins faced an uphill battle for playing time. The South Carolina product is set to become a restricted free agent this offseason, so the Broncos will have the opportunity to match any offers he may receiver from other teams to keep him in Denver. Regardless of where Adkins ends up playing in 2026, he'll likely continue to be far off the fantasy radar.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Broncos announce inactives for Week 18 game vs. Chargers Wide receiver Pat Bryant and tight end Nate Adkins are officially set to make their return to game action, as they are both active after mis...

JANUARY 4 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM

Injury Report: TE Nate Adkins and WR Pat Bryant not assigned game statuses, expected to be available for Week 18 game vs. Chargers Defensive lineman John Franklin-Myers (hip) remained limited in practice and is questionable for Week 18.

JANUARY 2 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM

Full practice Thursday Adkins (knee) was a full participant at practice Thursday, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official website reports.

Impact Adkins was able to log a full practice after opening the week as a limited participant Wednesday, moving past the knee injury that forced him to miss the team's Week 17 win over the Chiefs. The tight end will likely operate in his traditional depth role behind Evan Engram and Adam Trautman in Sunday's matchup with the Chargers.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Injury Report: WR Pat Bryant, TE Nate Adkins improve to full participants on Thursday ahead of Week 18 game vs. Chargers Guard Ben Powers (biceps) and inside linebacker Karene Reid (hamstring) remained full participants in practice, while defensive lineman John...

JANUARY 2 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM

Limited in Wednesday's practice Adkins (knee) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.

Impact Adkins was unable to play against the Chiefs on Christmas Day due to a knee injury, which also caused him to miss five games from Weeks 9 through 14. His ability to practice in a limited fashion indicates that he is progressing in his recovery, and he would likely avoid an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Chargers if he were to log a full practice over the next two days.

JANUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Injury Report: TE Nate Adkins, WR Pat Bryant return to practice for Broncos ahead of Week 18 game vs. Chargers A pair of Broncos returned to practice Wednesday ahead of the team’s regular-season finale.

DECEMBER 31, 2025 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM

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

Won't play vs. Kansas City Adkins (knee) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Chiefs.

Impact A knee injury prevented Adkins from participating in any of the walkthrough practices during Week 17 prep, and he won't be on the Broncos' active roster for Christmas Day. Evan Engram and Adam Trautman are the only two tight ends on the active roster heading into Thursday's game. Adkins' next opportunity to play is Week 18 against the Chargers.

DECEMBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

DNP in Tuesday walkthrough Adkins (knee) did not participate in Tuesday's walkthrough practice, Parker Gabriel of The Denver Post reports.

Impact Adkins has suited up in consecutive games after missing five due to a knee injury, which he potentially re-aggravated last Sunday against the Jaguars. The tight end left in the first half and was unable to return to the game, a report that combine with Tuesday's practice participation, does not bode well for his chances of playing in Thursday night's game against the Chiefs. Adkins will have one more chance to increase his participation level in the hopes of avoiding an injury designation ahead of Thursday's contest.

DECEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Trevor Lawrence's 4 TDs propel Jaguars past Broncos 34-20, ending Denver's 11-game winning streak

Trevor Lawrence threw three touchdown passes and ran for a score, leading the Jacksonville Jaguars to a 34-20 win over the Denver Broncos

DECEMBER 22, 2025 • Associated Press

Won't return Sunday Adkins (knee) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's matchup versus the Jaguars, Troy Renck of Denver 7 News reports.

Impact Adkins is done for the day after sustaining a knee injury in the first half of the game. Evan Engram and Adam Trautman will be left as the team's only healthy tight ends for the remainder of the matchup.

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Hurts knee vs. Jags in Week 16 Adkins is questionable to return to Sunday's matchup against Jacksonville due to a knee injury, Zac Stevens of TheDNVR.com reports.

Impact Adkins had to hobble to the medical tent after getting hurt in the first half. The third-year tight end recently returned from a five-game absence due to a knee issue, but it's unclear if his injury Sunday is related. Evan Engram and Adam Trautman are Denver's two healthy remaining tight ends.

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

No targets in return Adkins went without a target while taking the field for 25 of the Broncos' 68 snaps on offense in Sunday's 34-26 win over the Packers.

Impact Though Adkins never landed on injured reserve, he missed five consecutive games due to a knee issue before he was cleared to return to action Sunday. The 26-year-old's 37 percent offensive snap share was roughly on par with his rates from his first six appearances, but he largely served as a blocker during his time on the field; he ran just two routes on the day.

DECEMBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Set to return Sunday Adkins (knee) doesn't have an injury designation ahead of Sunday's game against the Packers.

Impact Adkins' availability for Week 15 was initially suspected when the Broncos waived fellow tight end Marcedes Lewis on Thursday. The tight end has been absent since Week 9 with a persistent knee injury, and his return to the lineup is a valuable addition to a Broncos team that is attempting to secure the AFC's top seed. Adkins has six receptions for 48 yards and a touchdown on 10 targets through six games this season. The 26-year-old's ability to block for the run and pass game is arguably more valuable to the team, but he also has solid receiving upside.

DECEMBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Injury Report: TE Nate Adkins not assigned game status, 2 Broncos ruled out for Week 15 game vs. Packers The absence of a game status indicates Adkins (knee) will be available to play for the first time since suffering an injury in Week 8 agains...

DECEMBER 12, 2025 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM

Injury Report: DT D.J. Jones remains full participant ahead of Broncos' Week 15 game vs. Packers Tight end Nate Adkins (knee) and guard Ben Powers (biceps) remained limited participants.

DECEMBER 11, 2025 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM

Packers head to Denver looking to end the Broncos' 10-game winning streak

Green Bay faces Denver on Sunday with the Packers at 9-3-1 and the Broncos 11-2

DECEMBER 11, 2025 • Associated Press

Logs limited practice Wednesday Adkins (knee) was limited in Wednesday's practice, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.

Impact Adkins has missed the Broncos' last five games due to a knee injury, but his return to practice Wednesday -- albeit in a limited capacity -- is a sign that he is progressing in his recovery. He has two more chances to log a full practice and be cleared to play against the Packers on Sunday. Adam Trautman and Marcedes Lewis will continue to provide depth at tight end behind Evan Engram for as long as Adkins is sidelined.

DECEMBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Bo Nix unfazed by underdog status as Broncos, winners of 10 straight, prepare for Packers showdown

Broncos quarterback Bo Nix doesn't see being a home underdog against Green Bay this weekend as a sign of disrespect

DECEMBER 11, 2025 • Associated Press

Broncos facing brutal stretch run as they seek first AFC West title and top playoff seed in a decade

The Denver Broncos have ended the Kansas City Chiefs' reign in the AFC West

DECEMBER 8, 2025 • Associated Press

Broncos beat Raiders 24-17 to extend winning streak to 10 games as Geno Smith injured

The Denver Broncos have finally won a game where they didn't fall behind

DECEMBER 8, 2025 • Associated Press

Won't play at Las Vegas Adkins (knee) is officially listed as out for Sunday's game against the Raiders, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.

Impact Adkins did not participate at practice at all during the week, as he continues to tend to a knee injury he suffered in Week 8 versus the Cowboys. Adam Trautman and two-time Pro Bowler Evan Engram are currently the only two healthy tight ends on Denver's 53-man roster.

DECEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Broncos face Raiders, looking to extend win streak to 10 games

The Denver Broncos face the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday

DECEMBER 4, 2025 • Associated Press

Not ready to return to practice Adkins (knee) didn't practice Wednesday, Zac Stevens of TheDNVR.com reports.

Impact Adkins hurt his knee during a game against Dallas on Oct. 26. Though the Broncos have elected against placing Adkins on IR to this point, the tight end hasn't practiced since getting hurt and has missed four consecutive contests. Adam Trautman has worked as Denver's No. 2 tight end while Adkins has been out and will presumably continue to do so until Adkins returns.

DECEMBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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