P.J. LOCKE NEWS

Set to play Thursday Locke (neck) is active for Thursday's Week 10 matchup against Las Vegas.

Impact Locke missed last Sunday's win over Houston due to a neck issue, but it appears that his absence won't extend beyond one game. Locke's return will most impact Denver's special-teams unit, as the safety logged just 12 defensive snaps (as opposed to 128 snaps on special teams) over the club's first eight contests.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Questionable to play Thursday Locke (neck) is questionable to play in Thursday night's contest against the Raiders.

Impact Locke was able to improve from a non-participant to a full participant at the team's three walkthroughs this week, but he'll ultimately enter Week 10 with an injury designation. The safety missed the team's Week 9 win over the Texans, but his absence carried the greatest impact with the team's special-teams unit.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Broncos aim to extend lead in AFC West against struggling Raiders

The Denver Broncos are set to face the Las Vegas Raiders on Thursday night as they seek their seventh straight win

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Sidelined by neck injury Locke (neck) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Texans.

Impact Locke seemingly suffered the injury during Denver's Week 8 win over the Cowboys, as he began the week with a limited practice session. However, he was unable to practice Friday and will now miss his first game of the season. Locke has played almost exclusively on special teams.

NOVEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Injury Report: 3 Broncos remain out of practice ahead of Week 9 game vs. Texans Safety P.J. Locke (neck) remained limited for the second consecutive day, while linebacker Dre Greenlaw (quad) remained a full participant.

OCTOBER 31 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM

With 'tough cuts' looming for Broncos, P.J. Locke hopes hefty contract won't affect his roster status With 'tough cuts' looming for Broncos, veteran safety P.J. Locke hopes hefty contract won't affect his roster status

AUGUST 24 • GAZETTE.COM

Broncos Journal: P.J. Locke 'ready to start swinging' after back surgery cast doubt on career Broncos safety P.J. Locke smiles a lot as he talks about the coming season and how advanced he thinks Denver’s defense is at this point.

AUGUST 22 • DENVERPOST.COM

Broncos safety P.J. Locke really did grow an inch after spinal fusion surgery Broncos safety P.J. Locke really did grow an inch after spinal fusion surgery

AUGUST 10 • GAZETTE.COM

Participating in training camp Locke (back) participated in Denver's training camp session Wednesday, Zac Stevens of TheDNVR.com reports.

Impact Locke is healthy again after having undergone spinal fusion surgery earlier in the offseason. He recorded 74 tackles (50 solo), with 1.0 sacks, across 15 games last season but could see a reduced role during the upcoming campaign as Talonoa Hufanga will likely replace him as the team's starting strong safety.

JULY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Broncos safety P.J. Locke will be facing much more than just new roster competition this summer | Sporting News Denver Broncos safety P.J. Locke recently revealed that he underwent a surgery rare to NFL players this offseason.

JULY 6 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Broncos safety Locke announces he had spinal surgery after 2025 wild-card game DENVER - As his surgeon reached for his drawer to pull out a reflex hammer, P.J. Locke sat on a doct...

JULY 4 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Broncos safety P.J. Locke announces he had spinal surgery after 2025 wild-card game DENVER - As his surgeon reached for his drawer to pull out a reflex hammer, P.J. Locke sat on a doct...

JULY 3 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Former Texas Longhorns Safety Rehabbing After Spinal Fusion Surgery After going undrafted in the 2019 NFL Draft, former Texas Longhorns safety P.J. Locke earned his way into the NFL. Locke was waived from the...

JULY 3 • SI.COM

Recovering from surgery Locke underwent spinal fusion surgery during the offseason and is still recovering, he recently disclosed on his YouTube channel.

Impact Locke played through the back injury during the 2024 season and managed to play 982 total snaps despite dealing with considerable pain. His ability to return to the field was in question, but Locke said that his pain levels are minimal and he hopes to be cleared for training camp.

JULY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Broncos safety P.J. Locke underwent offseason back surgery detailed in YouTube video P.J. Locke is opening up about recovery from offseason back surgery.

JULY 2 • GAZETTE.COM

Broncos bolster their defense by agreeing to terms with former 49ers Greenlaw and Hufanga

The Denver Broncos' top priority in free agency is bolstering the middle of their defense

MARCH 11 • Associated Press

Broncos predicted to splurge on top free agent as replacement for P.J. Locke | Sporting News The Denver Broncos could be in the market for a top-tier defensive player this offseason to go with a unit that was one of the best in the l...

FEBRUARY 23 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Broncos predicted to splurge on top free agent as replacement for P.J. Locke | Sporting News Canada The Denver Broncos could be in the market for a top-tier defensive player this offseason to go with a unit that was one of the best in the l...

FEBRUARY 23 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Posts 74 stops in 2024 Locke recorded 74 total tackles (50 solo), including 1.0 sacks, two passes defended and one forced fumble over 15 regular-season games in 2024.

Impact Locke's tackle total rose for the fifth consecutive season in 2024, tallying 21 more stops than he did in 2023. However, considering that Texas product played 425 more defensive snaps but recorded fewer passes defended, interceptions, and forced fumbles this season compared to last, he likely left more to be desired from the Broncos. Locke is expected to remain in Denver in 2025, having signed a two-year, $7 million extension with the team last offseason. He'll likely have the opportunity to compete for one the Broncos' starting safety spots again throughout the offseason.

JANUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Broncos S Recognized With Prestigious End-of-Season Award P.J. Locke exemplifies courage and toughness.

JANUARY 2 • SI.COM

Tallies nine tackles vs. Cincy Locke registered nine tackles (six solo) during Denver's 30-24 overtime loss to Cincinnati on Saturday.

Impact Locke played a season-high 79 defensive snaps Saturday, and he finished as the Broncos' third-leading tackler behind Riley Moss (14) and Brandon Jones (13). Locke is up to a career-high 74 tackles (50 solo) through 14 games, and he'll look to add to his total in Denver's regular-season finale against Kansas City on Sunday.

DECEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Broncos safety P.J. Locke took the 'tough road' to make the NFL and wants to share his story to inspire others P.J. Locke, NFL safety for the Broncos, shares his inspiring journey from undrafted to starter. Overcoming adversity and writing his own suc...

DECEMBER 14, 2024 • GAZETTE.COM

Logs six stops Monday Locke posted six tackles (five solo) in Monday's 41-32 Week 13 win against the Browns.

Impact Locke ranked third on Cleveland in stops in the wild win. The veteran safety has posted at least six tackles in four of his past six games. His tackle total Monday pushed him to 57 on the season, establishing a new career-high mark.

DECEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Makes six tackles in win Locke recorded six tackles (five solo) in Sunday's 29-19 win over the Raiders.

Impact The starting safety has taken on a bigger role for Denver in his fifth season, playing on a career-high 623 defensive snaps. He also has 51 tackles (35 solo), two shy of his career-best mark in that category as well.

NOVEMBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Broncos' Brandon Jones logged key interception Sunday despite he, fellow safety P.J. Locke playing through a list of maladies Brandon Jones made the play of Denver’s win Sunday at Las Vegas when he intercepted Gardner Minshew during the third quarter. He and fellow...

NOVEMBER 25, 2024 • DENVERPOST.COM