P.J. LOCKE NEWS

Records seven stops Sunday Locke tallied seven tackles (four solo) in Sunday's Week 10 loss to Kansas City.

Impact Locke returned from a two-week absence due to a thumb injury and played all but one of Denver's defensive snaps. He finished third on the team in stops, tying his second-highest mark of the campaign. On the season, Locke has posted 44 tackles (30 solo) and two defensed passes through eight contests.

NOVEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Broncos' P.J. Locke will play next several weeks with cast after fracturing, dislocating thumb: "By any means necessary" P.J. Locke knew something was wrong Oct. 30 during Denver’s practice but thought maybe he sprained his left wrist.

NOVEMBER 8 • DENVERPOST.COM

Injury Report: P.J. Locke 'had a good week,' not assigned game status for Week 10 vs. Chiefs The lack of an injury designation suggests a player will be available to play.

NOVEMBER 8 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM

Practices in full Wednesday Locke (thumb) was a full practice participant Wednesday.

Impact Locke was unable to play in the the Broncos' last two regular-season games due to a left thumb injury. However, he appears to be over the issue and was able to practice without limitations Wednesday. Unless he suffers a setback, Locke should be able to return from a two-game absence and play against the Chiefs on Sunday. Across seven regular-season outings, Locke has logged 37 tackles (26 solo), including 1.0 sacks, and two pass breakups.

NOVEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Injury Report: S P.J. Locke returns to practice ahead of Week 10 vs. Chiefs Center Luke Wattenberg (ankle) and linebacker Drew Sanders (Achilles) were both limited participants in their returns to practice.

NOVEMBER 6 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM

Ruled out for Week 9 Locke (thumb) has been ruled out for Sunday's matchup with the Ravens, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.

Impact Locke was spotted with a splint on his left thumb Wednesday and he will now be forced to miss his first contest of the year after failing to practice during the week. In Locke's absence, JL Skinner will likely draw the start at strong safety against Baltimore.

NOVEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Injury Report: S P.J. Locke ruled out of Broncos' Week 9 game vs. Ravens Safety Delarrin Turner-Yell, who remains on Reserve/Physically Unable to Perform, was also ruled out.

NOVEMBER 1 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM

Has left thumb in splint Locke was seen with a splint on his left thumb Wednesday and he did not participate in practice, Chris Tomasson of The Denver Gazette reports.

Impact Locke may have picked up the injury during the Broncos' Week 7 win over the Saints. He ended last week with back-to-back DNPs, which forced him to sit during Denver's Week 8 win over Carolina. Unless he's able to shed the splint and increase his practice participation over the next two days, it appears Locke will be unable to play Sunday against Baltimore. In Locke's absence in Week 8, Ja'Quan McMillan was listed on the Broncos' starting defense and finished with three tackles (two solo) and one interception.

OCTOBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Injury Report: T Mike McGlinchey, S P.J. Locke do not practice Wednesday ahead of Week 9 game vs. Ravens Defensive end Zach Allen and fullback Mike Burton were among the limited participants.

OCTOBER 30 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM

Won't play vs. Carolina Locke (thumb) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Panthers.

Impact Locke logged consecutive DNPs to end the week, and he will miss his first game of the regular season due to a thumb injury. With Locke sidelined, Devon Key and JL Skinner are the top two candidates to draw the start at strong safety alongside free safety Brandon Jones.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Unlikely to play vs. Carolina Locke (thumb) did not practice Friday and is listed as doubtful ahead of Sunday's game against the Panthers, Parker Gabriel of The Denver Post reports.

Impact Locke opened the week as a limited practice participant due to a thumb injury, but he ended the week with back-to-back DNPs and appears unlikely to play Sunday. If he's indeed inactive, Devon Key would have the slight edge over JL Skinner to start at strong safety alongside free safety Brandon Jones, though Ja'Quan McMillan could also see an uptick in snaps as the nickel corner.

OCTOBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Injury Report: S P.J. Locke doubtful, CB Pat Surtain II set to return vs. Panthers Right tackle Mike McGlinchey was a full participant in Friday's practice and was not assigned a game status.

OCTOBER 25 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM

Dave Logan calls P.J. Locke's fourth-down sack | As I Saw It Watch as Voice of the Broncos Dave Logan provides the call for safety P.J. Locke's critical sack of Aaron Rodgers in Sunday's 10-9 win over...

SEPTEMBER 30 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM

Double-digit stops in Week 4 Locke logged 10 total tackles (eight solo), including 1.0 sacks, during Sunday's 10-9 win over the Jets.

Impact The Texas product was all over the field during Denver's Week 4 win, leading the team in total tackles while also being one of six Broncos to bring down Aaron Rodgers. Locke has now accumulated 21 total tackles, including 1.0 sacks, and defended one pass across the Broncos' first four contests. He's projected to continue making plays in Denver's secondary as the season progresses.

SEPTEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

S P.J. Locke looks ahead to facing Aaron Rodgers, Jets | Broncos in 60 On the last episode of "Broncos in 60" from The Greenbrier, head coach Sean Payton talks about the team's Week 4 matchup vs. the New York Je...

SEPTEMBER 27 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM

Broncos Notebook: S P.J. Locke looking to make a quick impact in 2024 Plus, Head Coach Sean Payton is impressed with Denver’s running back competition.

AUGUST 2 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM

S P.J. Locke on his responsibility as a safety: 'We're the quarterback of the defense' Safety P.J. Locke discusses decision-making, how he approaches training and playing alongside his former college teammates.

AUGUST 1 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM

P.J. Locke Sounds Off on Highly-Touted New Broncos Defensive Coach An apt pupil.

JUNE 9 • SI.COM

'I just needed my break': How S P.J. Locke overcame adversity to earn larger role, new contract with Broncos "When a coach has confidence in me, it gives me a boost of energy, a boost of confidence in myself," Locke said. "When I play confident, I’m...

JUNE 5 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM

S P.J. Locke: 'When I play confident, I'm dangerous' Safety P.J. Locke discusses his on-field development, why he signed to stay in Denver and more.

JUNE 4 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM

Broncos' New Deal With S P.J. Locke: Contract Details & Grade Did the Denver Broncos make a good decision in re-signing P.J. Locke?

MARCH 12 • SUNHERALD.COM

'I just want to help my team win': P.J. Locke reacts to re-signing with Broncos Safety P.J. Locke reflects on his emotions after re-signing with the Broncos and details how he hopes to provide leadership to the Broncos'...

MARCH 11 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM

Staying with Broncos Locke and the Broncos agreed on a two-year, $7 million contract with a maximum value of $9 million Saturday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Impact Locke had a career year in 2023, recording 53 tackles, including 3.0 sacks, while intercepting a pass, deflecting five others and forcing two fumbles over 12 contests with Denver. The 27-year-old is the frontrunner to operate as the Broncos' starting strong safety in 2024.

MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE

Report: Broncos 'Looking' to Re-Sign S P.J. Locke After Simmons Release Locke is an impending free agent.

MARCH 8 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Re-signing safety P.J. Locke among Broncos' big decisions this offseason P.J. Locke’s glow-up came in his fourth season with the Broncos. It started during the final two minutes of Week 7 against the Green Bay Pac...

JANUARY 26 • KANSASCITY.COM