ANDRE MINTZE NEWS

Heading to Minnesota Mintze signed a contract with the Vikings on Monday.

Impact Mintze joins Minnesota after totaling four tackles on 133 combined defensive and special-teams snaps over six games as a rookie for Denver. The 2021 undrafted free agent played in five of the team's first six games, but he then missed about two-and-a-half months while sitting out on the injured reserve and reserve/COVID-19 lists. Mintze was waived by the Broncos in May and he now will look to carve out a depth role with the Vikings this offseason.

JUNE 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Broncos without starting cornerbacks against Mahomes, Chiefs

The Denver Broncos will be without cornerbacks Pat Surtain II and Ronald Darby for their regular-season finale against Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs

JANUARY 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Back for Week 17 Mintze (illness/hamstring) was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Saturday.

Impact Mintze was designated to return from injured reserve Dec. 22 before landing on the COVID-19 list Monday, but he's cleared the league protocols and will be available for Sunday's matchup with the Chargers. The 23-year-old has been sidelined by the hamstring injury since Week 6 and should resume his role on special teams now that he's healthy.

JANUARY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Broncos activate OLB Andre Mintze, elevate eight players from practice squad After placing about a dozen players on the Reserve/COVID-19 list in the past week, Denver will look to its depth for help for Sunday's game...

JANUARY 1, 2022 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM

Enters COVID protocols Mintze (illness) was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Monday, Ben Swanson of the Broncos' official site reports, and he tested positive for the virus, according to Tom Pelissero...

Impact Mintze was placed on IR with a hamstring injury on Oct. 19, but he was designated to return on Dec. 22. He started practicing with the Broncos again last week ahead of their game with the Raiders. Now that he's hit the COVID list, his potential return has hit a hurdle that he'll need to clear before suiting up against the Chargers on Sunday.

DECEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

COVID-19 issues continue in NFL; Colts, Panthers hit hard

The Indianapolis Cots have placed five players on the COVID-19 list as the virus continues to work its way through NFL locker rooms, even with the vast majority of players in the l...

DECEMBER 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Designated to return from IR The Broncos designated Mintze (hamstring) to return from their injured reserve Wednesday.

Impact Mintze was placed on the Broncos' IR in mid-October, and the linebacker has just managed to return to practice. Expect the former Vanderbilt product to continue to mostly only see snaps on special teams once he's activated to Denver's active roster.

DECEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Broncos' new linebackers aim to get up to speed quickly

The Denver Broncos welcomed two new linebackers Tuesday after acquiring them over the weekend in a pair of trades with the Minnesota Vikings and the Los Angeles Rams

OCTOBER 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Keenum, 3rd-string back Johnson lead Browns past Broncos

Case Keenum stepped in for Baker Mayfield and made the most of his first start in two years, leading Cleveland’s injury-ravaged offense and the Browns to a 17-14 win over the Denve...

OCTOBER 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Miller injures ankle, Broncos slide to 4th straight loss

Broncos star linebacker Von Miller left Thursday night’s game against the Browns late in the first half with an apparent left leg injury

OCTOBER 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Shifted over to IR Mintze (hamstring) was moved to injured reserve Tuesday, Ryan O'Halloran of The Denver Post reports.

Impact The linebacker left Sunday's contest early versus the Raiders with the injury. He will now miss at least three weeks before he can be activated from the IR and return to action. Mintze has been most utilized this season on special teams, only playing 25 snaps on the defensive unit.

OCTOBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

NFL Today, Week 6

NFL Today, Week 6

OCTOBER 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Raiders begin post-Jon Gruden era with 34-24 win at Denver

The Las Vegas Raiders began the post-Jon Gruden era with a 34-24 thrashing of the Denver Broncos

OCTOBER 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Declared out Sunday Mintze (hamstring) has been downgraded to out of Sunday's game against Las Vegas.

Impact Denver's special teams are taking a hit, as Mintze joins Baron Browning on the list of players who are now out for the remainder of the game. The Vanderbilt product has a short turnaround with the Broncos' Week 7 matchup coming Thursday night at Cleveland.

OCTOBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Injures hamstring Sunday Mintze is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Raiders with a hamstring injury.

Impact Mintze has played mostly on special teams this season, so that is where his absence will mostly be felt. Jonathon Cooper would likely absorb any extra snaps at linebacker if needed.

OCTOBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Children's Hospital Colorado Junior Reporter Geziah interviews Andre Mintze Geziah, a Children's Hospital Junior Reporter, sat down with Andre Mintze to ask him what his favorite thing about being a football player i...

OCTOBER 13, 2021 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM

No injury designation Mintze (hamstring) will play Sunday against the Steelers, George Stoia III of The Denver Gazette reports.

Impact Mintze was unable to play in last week's loss to the Ravens, but he logged a full practice Friday. The 23-year-old recorded just two tackles (one solo) across his first three appearances of the season and is unlikely to see significant playing time Sunday.

OCTOBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Week 4 Mintze (hamstring) is inactive for sunday's contest against the Ravens.

Impact Mintze was a limited participant in practice all week, but he will ultimately be unable to suit up in Week 4. The rookie has played single-digit defensive snaps during the last two weeks, so his absence shouldn't affect Denver's defensive rotations.

OCTOBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Andre Mintze continues Broncos' trend of undrafted success stories The Broncos are so good at finding undrafted gems. Andre Mintze continues the trend this year!

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Returns to practice Mintze (concussion) returned to practice Tuesday, Mike Klis of 9News Denver reports.

Impact Mintze was in concussion protocol last week, but the rookie linebacker's return to practice puts him on track to play in the Saturday's preseason contest against the Rams. The 22-year-old was having a solid training camp before missing time. Mintze turned in an impressive performance in Denver's first preseason game, in which he recorded three tackles, one sack and one tackle for loss. The undrafted free agent will look to secure a spot on the team's roster with a strong showing in Denver's third preseason game on Aug. 28.

AUGUST 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Not dressed for warmups Mintze (concussion) is not dressed for Saturday's preseason game against the Seahawks, Ryan O'Halloran of The Denver Post reports.

Impact Mintze was placed in concussion protocol Monday and has seemingly still not completed the required steps to be cleared. He could be back in action in time for the team's third preseason game against the Rams.

AUGUST 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Enters concussion protocol Monday Mintze entered concussion protocol Monday, Zac Stevens of TheDNVR.com reports.

Impact The undrafted rookie played a prominent role for the Broncos during their first preseason contest, registering three solo tackles, one sack and one tackle for loss. The extent of his concussion is unknown, but his status for Denver's second preseason game against the Seahawks on Aug. 21 is in jeopardy.

AUGUST 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Denver Broncos: Undrafted rookie spotlight on Andre Mintze Following the 2021 NFL Draft, the Denver Broncos reached out and signed Vanderbilt edge rusher Andre Mintze. Mintze, who will round out our...

JUNE 5, 2021 • PREDOMINANTLYORANGE.COM