DECEMBER 14 • GAZETTE.COM
LUKE WATTENBERG #60 - CENTER - DENVER BRONCOS
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Broncos C Luke Wattenberg among NFL leaders in pass-block win rate: 'It's the technique' ENGLEWOOD — Ask Luke Wattenberg to describe his biggest growth as the Denver Broncos starting center and his answer is clear.
C Luke Wattenberg on Denver's offense: 'We're growing and continuing to get better every week' Center Luke Wattenberg discusses playing with quarterback Bo Nix, how the Broncos' offense has continued to develop this season and Sunday's...
NOVEMBER 25 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM
Getting green light Wattenberg (ankle) is active for Sunday's game against the Chiefs.
Impact After logging back-to-back full practices to end Week 10 prep, Wattenberg was activated off injured reserve Saturday and will be active for the first time since suffering a knee injury in Week 5. Wattenberg was Denver's starting center before the injury, but Alex Forsyth has taken over those responsibilities in recent weeks.
NOVEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE
Activated from injured reserve Denver activated Wattenberg (ankle) from injured reserve Saturday, Parker Gabriel of The Denver Post reports.
Impact Wattenberg was placed on injured reserve Oct. 11 after suffering a knee injury in Week 6 against the Chargers. He has spent the four-game minimum on IR, and he could suit up Sunday against the Chiefs after logging consecutive full practices to end the week.
NOVEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE
Injury Report: T Mike McGlinchey, C Luke Wattenberg among Broncos to improve to full practice participants ahead of Week 10 game vs. Chiefs Linebacker Drew Sanders, who remains on the Physically Unable to Perform list with an Achilles injury, was the lone player to be listed as a...
NOVEMBER 7 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM
Practice window opens Wattenberg (ankle) was designated to return from injured reserve Wednesday, per the NFL's transaction log.
Impact The third-year offensive lineman from Washington has dealt with this ankle injury since the middle of training camp, but Wednesday's designation to return suggests he could nearing a full recovery. Wattenberg now has 21 days to be activated to the Broncos' active roster before reverting to IR.
NOVEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE
Lands on IR Wattenberg (ankle) was placed on the Reserve/Injured List on Saturday, Chris Tomasson of The Denver Gazette reports.
Impact Wattenberg has dealt with an ankle injury since the middle of training camp, and the nagging issue will now sideline him for at least Denver's next four games. He worked as the team's primary center through the first five games, and Alex Forsyth is now the best bet to take over Watteberg's vacated role.
OCTOBER 13 • ROTOWIRE
Broncos activate rookie Audric Estime, place receiver Josh Reynolds and center Luke Wattenberg on IR
The Denver Broncos have made a flurry of roster moves, activating running back Audric Estime, promoting defensive back Tanner McCalister and placing wide receiver Josh Reynolds and...OCTOBER 13 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Won't play Sunday Wattenberg (ankle) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Chargers.
Impact The third-year offensive lineman out of Washington was unable to practice all week due to an ankle injury, so it's no surprise he won't suit up for Sunday's divisional matchup. Expect Alex Forsyth to serve as Denver's top center in Wattenberg's stead.
OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE
Injury Report: C Luke Wattenberg, WR Josh Reynolds among Broncos' starters to not practice Wednesday ahead of game vs. Chargers Defensive ends Zach Allen (not injury related - rest) and John Franklin-Myers (shoulder) were limited participants.
OCTOBER 9 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM
Cleared for Week 2 Wattenberg (ankle) is absent from the injury report ahead of Sunday's game versus the Steelers.
Impact After playing every snap in Week 1, Wattenberg kicked the week off as a non-participant at practice due to an ankle issue. He saw his participation increase each day as the week went on, so it looks like Denver was just erring on the side of caution with its starting center. Barring any setbacks, look for him to take on his usual role versus Pittsburgh.
SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE
Listed as DNP Wattenberg (ankle) did not participate in Wednesday's practice session, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.
Impact Wattenberg played all 69 offensive snaps for the Broncos during Sunday's 26-20 loss to the Seahawks, but the 2022 fifth-round pick appears to have tweaked his ankle during the contest. Wattenberg will have a chance to participate in practice Thursday and Friday and prepare for Week 2 against Pittsburgh. Sunday was Wattenberg's first start since Week 13 of the 2022 season.
SEPTEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE
Dealing with ankle Coach Nathaniel Hackett said Tuesday that Wattenberg (ankle) is day-to-day with an ankle injury, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.
Impact It doesn't sound like anything too serious for Wattenberg, who is still a likely candidate to serve as the primary backup to starting center Lloyd Cushenberry in 2022. Though with Cushenberry also apparently resting Tuesday, it's possible one of Quinn Meinerz, Graham Glasgow or Dalton Risner will be snapping the ball at practice for now.
AUGUST 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Broncos Player Profile: Luke Wattenberg #60 | Interior Offensive Line Next up is a Broncos draft pick in Luke Wattenberg.
JULY 4, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Denver adds in fifth round The Broncos selected Wattenberg in the fifth round of the 2022 NFL Draft, 171st overall.
Impact Wattenberg (6-foot-4, 299 pounds) is a bit light out of Washington, but he has exceptional reach (34 and 1/8-inch arms) to go with standout tested athleticism. His 40 (5.2 seconds), vertical (29.5 inches), broad jump (113 inches) and agility drills were all safely above average for centers. The Broncos already have Lloyd Cushenberry at center, so Wattenberg will probably be a guard or swing backup for Denver.
APRIL 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
