NATE ADKINS NEWS

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.

1 DAY AGO • 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...

1 DAY AGO • 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.

2 DAYS AGO • 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

2 DAYS AGO • 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.

3 DAYS AGO • 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

3 DAYS AGO • 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

5 DAYS AGO • 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

6 DAYS AGO • 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 • ROTOWIRE

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

The Denver Broncos face the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday

DECEMBER 4 • 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 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Sunday Adkins (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Commanders.

Impact Adkins will miss his fourth consecutive game with a knee issue. The tight end has yet to practice in any capacity since suffering the injury in Week 8. The timetable for the tight end's return remains unclear, though the decision not to move him to IR means return may not be as far out of sight as it seems.

NOVEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

No practice to begin week Adkins (knee) did not practice Wednesday.

Impact Adkins has missed Denver's last three games with the knee issue. He has yet to practice in any capacity since suffering the injury, so there should be significant doubt about his status for Denver's Week 13 matchup against the Commanders.

NOVEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Broncos' resilience shines in win over Chiefs as Denver hits the bye at 9-2 and atop AFC

The Denver Broncos have shown resilience this season, highlighted by their 22-19 win over the Kansas City Chiefs

NOVEMBER 17 • Associated Press

Broncos' J.K. Dobbins needs foot surgery and is likely done for season, AP source says

A person familiar with the diagnosis tells The Associated Press that Denver Broncos running back J

NOVEMBER 15 • Associated Press

Won't play Week 11 Adkins (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Chiefs.

Impact Adkins will miss a third consecutive game due a knee injury, which prevented him from participating in all three practices during Week 11 prep. Adam Trautman and Evan Engram will continue to serve as the Broncos' top tight ends on the active roster in Adkins' absence. With the Broncos on a bye for Week 12, Adkins will have more time to recover from his knee injury and be available for Week 13 against the Commanders on Sunday, Nov. 30.

NOVEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Broncos tailback RJ Harvey figures to play bigger role against Chiefs with J.K. Dobbins out

Broncos rookie running back RJ Harvey has pretty much been making a bigger impact with his pass catching than his ball carrying

NOVEMBER 14 • Associated Press

Still unable to practice Adkins (knee) did not participate at practice Wednesday.

Impact Adkins has sat out Denver's last two contests with a knee injury he suffered in Week 8 versus the Cowboys, and his availability for Week 11 is now in jeopardy. He'll likely have to practice to some extent Thursday or Friday to give himself a chance to suit up Sunday versus the Chiefs.

NOVEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

The Broncos will be relying on several backups at key positions when they face the Chiefs

The Denver Broncos are facing challenges as they prepare to play the Kansas City Chiefs this weekend

NOVEMBER 12 • Associated Press

Will miss second straight Adkins (knee) has been ruled out ahead of Denver's game against the Raiders on Thursday.

Impact Adkins is set to miss his second straight game. He has been unable to practice in any capacity since originally suffering the injury, so it's unclear when he may be able to return. Adam Trautman played a season-high 73 percent of offensive snaps in Adkins' absence in Week 9, and he should see an expanded role once again.

NOVEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact Adkins has opened Week 10 prep with back-to-back DNPs as he continues to recover from a knee injury he sustained against the Cowboys in Week 8. He was unable to play against the Texans on Sunday, and he's unlikely to play Thursday against the Raiders unless he practices in at least a limited capacity Wednesday.

NOVEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

No practice to begin week Adkins (knee) was estimated to be a non-participant in Monday's practice, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.

Impact Adkins was sidelined with the injury in Week 9 and will now have a short turnaround ahead of Thursday's matchup against the Raiders. He'll likely have to log at least one limited session in the next two days to have a chance to suit up on game day.

NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Denver Broncos defy odds with 6-game winning streak despite flaws on offense and special teams

The Denver Broncos are tied with New England and Indianapolis for the best record in the NFL at 7-2

NOVEMBER 3 • Associated Press

At age 41, Marcedes Lewis becomes oldest tight end to play in NFL game

Denver’s Marcedes Lewis made history Sunday against the Houston Texans when at age 41 he became the oldest tight end to ever play in an NFL game

NOVEMBER 2 • Associated Press

Won't play vs. Houston Adkins (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Texans.

Impact Adkins was unable to practice all week due to a knee injury he sustained against the Cowboys in Week 8. With Lucas Krull (foot) on injured reserve and Adkins sidelined for Week 9, Adam Trautman will see an elevated role on offense as the TE2 behind Evan Engram, and the Broncos could elevate Caleb Lohner or Marcedes Lewis from the practice squad to the active roster for Sunday's road game.

OCTOBER 31 • ROTOWIRE