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Cleared to play against Philly Adkins (concussion) does not carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Eagles.

Impact Adkins entered the league's concussion protocol following the Broncos' Week 4 win over the Bengals. He increased his practice participation steadily over the week, and after a full session Friday, he's been given the green light to play in Sunday's road game, when he'll serve in a depth role at tight end behind Evan Engram and Adam Trautman.

OCTOBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to practice Adkins (concussion) was a limited participant at practice Thursday.

Impact Adkins was able to return to practice Thursday after suffering a concussion at some point during the team's Week 4 win over the Bengals. The tight end still needs to clear concussion protocol in order to play Sunday in Philadelphia.

OCTOBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Injury Report: TE Nate Adkins returns to practice ahead of Week 5 game vs. Eagles Guard Quinn Meinerz (illness) was added to the report on Thursday and did not practice.

OCTOBER 2, 2025 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM

Absent from practice Wednesday Adkins (concussion) did not practice Wednesday.

Impact Adkins played 34 offensive snaps and another four on special teams in Monday night's win over the Bengals, securing two of his three targets for five yards. Adkins has minimal fantasy value.

OCTOBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Injury Report: Broncos TE Nate Adkins estimated as nonparticipant ahead of Week 5 game vs. Eagles Denver did not practice on Wednesday, which means the report is an estimation of players’ practice statuses if the team held a full practice...

OCTOBER 1, 2025 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM

Log full practice Wednesday Adkins (ankle) was a full participant at practice Wednesday, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.

Impact Adkins has been held back to some extent since he underwent a tightrope procedure to address a sprained ankle back in July, but it now appears he's finally back to full strength and ready to make his 2025 debut. If starting tight end Evan Engram (back) is unable to play Sunday against the Chargers, Adkins could be in line for an expanded role.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Broncos announce inactives for Week 2 game vs. Colts Tight end Nate Adkins and linebacker Dre Greenlaw are both inactive after previously being ruled out with injuries.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2025 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM

Dre Greenlaw, Nate Adkins ruled out against Colts with injuries | Broncos notebook ENGLEWOOD — Broncos inside linebacker Dre Greenlaw and tight end Nate Adkins have been ruled out against the Colts on Sunday due to injuries...

SEPTEMBER 13, 2025 • GAZETTE.COM

Ruled out for Week 2 Adkins (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's matchup against Indianapolis.

Impact Adkins has been working his way back from a tightrope procedure that he underwent in July on an ankle sprain and missed Week 1 against Tennessee. The veteran tight end did manage a pair of limited practice sessions to end the current week, so he appears to be making progress despite being ruled out for Week 2. Denver's tight-end room Sunday will consist of Evan Engram, Adam Trautman and Lucas Krull.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Broncos linebacker Dre Greenlaw to miss 2nd straight game with quadriceps injury

Linebacker Dre Greenlaw will miss a second straight game for the Denver Broncos due to a quadriceps injury

SEPTEMBER 12, 2025 • Associated Press

Returns to practice Thursday Adkins (ankle) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.

Impact Adkins underwent a tightrope procedure on an ankle sprain in July, which prevented him from participating in training camp and in the week leading up to the Broncos' regular-season opener against the Titans this past Sunday. He returned to practice Thursday, and while it's unclear whether he'll be cleared to play against the Colts on Sunday, he should at least be ready to suit up for the Broncos' Week 3 clash against the Chargers on Sunday, Sept. 21, per Chris Tomasson of The Denver Gazette. Adkins appeared in 17 regular-season games for Denver in 2024 and posted 14 catches (on 15 targets) for 115 yards and three touchdowns.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Injury Report: TE Nate Adkins returns to practice for Broncos ahead of Week 2 Defensive lineman John Franklin-Myers (knee) and tight end Evan Engram (calf) improved to full participants on Thursday.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2025 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM

Broncos' Malcolm Roach sidelined with calf strain, out for at least 4 weeks

The Denver Broncos have placed defensive tackle Malcolm Roach on injured reserve due to a strained calf

SEPTEMBER 7, 2025 • Associated Press

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Broncos' defense takes a hit: Greenlaw and Roach ruled out for opener against Titans

The Denver Broncos have ruled out two key defensive players for their opener against the Tennessee Titans

SEPTEMBER 5, 2025 • Associated Press

Titans rookie QB Cam Ward faces tough test against Broncos strong defense in season opener

The Tennessee Titans face the Denver Broncos on Sunday

SEPTEMBER 4, 2025 • Associated Press

Injury Report: WR Marvin Mims Jr. listed as full practice participant ahead of Broncos' Week 1 game vs. Titans Tight end Nate Adkins (ankle) and linebacker Dre Greenlaw (quad) were the lone Broncos to not participate in practice on Wednesday.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2025 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM

Set to avoid IR Adkins (ankle) won't go on injured reserve to start the 2025 season, Luca Evans of The Denver Post reports.

Impact Adkins has been working his way back from an ankle sprain, but head coach Sean Payton expects him to be able to return to action by Week 3. Payton said Thursday that the tight end is "too good a football player for us," thus stressing the importance of having him available as soon as possible.

AUGUST 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Broncos edge rusher Nik Bonitto misses practice after bone spur procedure, expected back next week

Broncos edge rusher Nik Bonitto has missed a joint practice with Arizona after having a bone spur removed from his foot

AUGUST 14, 2025 • Associated Press

Injury Report: OLB Nik Bonitto expected to return to practice following game vs. Cardinals, TE Nate Adkins to miss 'some early portion of the season' Head Coach Sean Payton also said tackle Garett Bolles, who exited practice early on Thursday, is “going to be fine.” Bolles had an asthma-re...

AUGUST 14, 2025 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM

Won't be ready to begin season Adkins (ankle) won't be ready for the start of the regular season, coach Sean Payton relayed Thursday, Chris Tomasson of the Denver Gazette reports.

Impact Adkins will be sidelined for more than a month due to a tightrope procedure on an ankle sprain. If he makes the team despite his injury, Adkins would provide depth in a tight end room that also includes Evan Engram, Adam Trautman and Lucas Krull.

AUGUST 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Broncos' undrafted tight end holds the key to team creating an extra roster spot | Sporting News Denver Broncos tight end Nate Adkins could have a big impact on the team's 53-man roster this summer.

JULY 22, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Scores three touchdowns in 2024 Adkins finished the 2024 campaign with 14 catches on 15 targets for 115 yards and three touchdowns.

Impact Adkins appeared in all 17 games of the 2024 campaign after playing in just 10 games as a rookie 2023. The 25-year-old tight end's three trips to the end zone ranked him third in receiving touchdowns for the Broncos, behind wide receivers Courtland Sutton (8) and Marvin Mims (6) and tied with wideout Devaughn Vele. Adkins role did not have a major role in the offense throughout the season, failing to catch more than one pass in all but two games. The South Carolina product remains under contract for the 2025 season before coming a restricted free agent in 2026.

JANUARY 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Hits pay dirt against Indianapolis Adkins caught his lone target for 15 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 31-13 win over the Colts.

Impact Adkins' trip to the end zone was his third score of the season, each coming on the tight end's only reception in a contest. Through 14 games, the 25-year-old has failed to record more than one catch in any of his appearances. With that said, Adkins played 29 of 63 offensive snaps against the Colts, ahead of both Adam Trautman (27) and Lucas Krull (24). Due to his inconsistent usage and minimal production, Adkins remains far off the fantasy radar heading into a Week 16 matchup against the Chargers.

DECEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

QB Bo Nix connects with TE Nate Adkins for 15-yard touchdown | Broncos vs. Colts Quarterback Bo Nix finds tight end Nate Adkins to give the Broncos the lead over the Colts.

DECEMBER 16, 2024 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM

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Broncos linebacker Dre Greenlaw to miss 2nd straight game with quadriceps injury

Broncos' Malcolm Roach sidelined with calf strain, out for at least 4 weeks

Broncos' defense takes a hit: Greenlaw and Roach ruled out for opener against Titans

Titans rookie QB Cam Ward faces tough test against Broncos strong defense in season opener

Broncos edge rusher Nik Bonitto misses practice after bone spur procedure, expected back next week