P.J. LOCKE NEWS

Officially playing Saturday Locke (neck) is active to face Detroit on Saturday night, Jeff Legwold of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Locke sat out of practice Tuesday and Wednesday but was able to log a limited session Thursday. That will be enough for him to suit up against the Lions for a key Week 15 matchup. Locke has seen his role increase over the past three weeks, working as the starter and compiling 22 total tackles over that span. He's also recorded one sack in each of the three contests.

DECEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Third straight game with a sack Locke had seven tackles (two solo), including one sack, and a forced fumble in Sunday's 24-7 victory over the Chargers.

Impact With Kareem Jackson still serving his suspension, Locke was able to register seven-plus tackles and a sack for the third straight game, and his 66 defensive snaps was the most he's played this season. He got a strip sack on backup quarterback Easton Stick late in the fourth quarter, which teammate Josey Jewell recovered. Over his last three games, Locke has 22 tackles (13 solo), including three sacks, two pass deflections and two forced fumbles.

DECEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Records eight tackles in loss Locke recorded eight tackles (six solo), including one sack in Sunday's 22-17 loss to the Texans.

Impact With his eight total tackles in Week 13, Locke topped his former season-high mark of seven tackles set just one week earlier. The veteran safety also recorded a sack for the second straight week. Locke is making the most of his opportunity with Kareem Jackson continuing to serve a suspension. The 26-year-old is proving to be a reliable member of Denver's defense with the ability to make impact plays. Locke and the the Broncos' are set to visit the Chargers in Week 14.

DECEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

S P.J. Locke's strip-sack gives Denver its third takeaway | Broncos vs. Browns Safety P.J. Locke records a strip-sack of Browns quarterback P.J. Walker for the Broncos' third fumble recovery against Cleveland.

NOVEMBER 27, 2023 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM

Injury Report: S P.J. Locke, RB Dwayne Washington questionable for Week 12 game vs. Browns Locke and Washington are the only Broncos who were assigned game statuses for Sunday's matchup with Cleveland.

NOVEMBER 24, 2023 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM

Mile High Morning:  S P.J. Locke credits improved 'IQ of the game' for success in Year 4 "It was just a lot of trial and error, so I guess now, it’s clicking," Locke said Thursday.

NOVEMBER 24, 2023 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM

Injury Report: S P.J. Locke returns to practice for Broncos One of the Broncos’ key defenders has returned to practice ahead of a critical AFC showdown with the Cleveland Browns.

NOVEMBER 23, 2023 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM

Injury Report: S P.J. Locke does not practice Wednesday ahead of Week 12 Locke was the lone Bronco who did not practice on Wednesday.

NOVEMBER 22, 2023 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM

Payton Noncommittal on PJ Locke Playing in Week 12: 'We'll See' Locke is still nursing an ankle injury.

NOVEMBER 21, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Injury Report: G Ben Powers, S P.J. Locke listed as non-participants on Broncos' estimated practice report ahead of Week 11 The Broncos did not practice on Wednesday, so the report is merely an estimation of the players' statuses if the team held a practice.

NOVEMBER 15, 2023 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM

Downgraded to out Locke (ankle) has been downgraded to out for the remainder of Monday's matchup with the Bills, Nick Kosmider of The Athletic reports.

Impact Locke was originally given a questionable tag, but the Broncos will ultimately err on the side of caution. In his absence, Delarrin Turner-Yell is a prime candidate to fill in at safety.

NOVEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable to return Locke (ankle) is questionable to return versus the Bills on Sunday, Parker Gabriel of The Denver Post reports.

Impact Locke hurt his ankle in the second half and is now questionable to return. If the 26-year-old is unable to return, Delarrin Turner-Yell should see more playing time.

NOVEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

S Justin Simmons on S P.J. Locke's game-sealing interception: 'More plays like that are coming for him' Safety Justin Simmons talks about the Broncos' approach to playing Kansas City and how he hopes to improve on Denver's last performance agai...

OCTOBER 26, 2023 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM

Role to increase Locke is expected to start at safety the next two game while Kareem Jackson (suspension) is sidelined, Jeff Legwold of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Locke has suited up for the Broncos' three previous games, but never surpassed more than 23 percent of the defensive snaps. The 23 percent of snaps came in Denver's 19-17 win over the Packers in Week 7 after Jackson was disqualified from the game. Locke recorded three tackles (one solo) in the contest. Look for him to see a regular starting workload against the Chiefs and Bills over the next two games.

OCTOBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

As I Saw It: Dave Logan calls P.J. Locke's game-clinching interception Watch as Voice of the Broncos Dave Logan calls safety P.J. Locke's game-clinching interception against the Packers.

OCTOBER 24, 2023 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM

Mile High Morning: S P.J. Locke's first career interception secures Broncos' 19-17 victory Locke’s game-sealing play was even sweeter for him as the culmination of an adversity-filled journey.

OCTOBER 23, 2023 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM

S P.J. Locke records first career interception to seal Broncos' win | Broncos vs. Packers Safety P.J. Locke's fourth-quarter interception secures the Broncos' first win at home.

OCTOBER 23, 2023 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM

'We're getting in a groove': S P.J. Locke on the defense's performance vs. the Packers Safety P.J. Locke checks in with team reporter Sydney Jones following the Broncos' 19-17 win over the Packers to discuss his game-sealing in...

OCTOBER 23, 2023 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM

P.J. Locke saves Denver from another meltdown as Broncos beat Packers 19-17

The Broncos blew a 16-3 lead but ultimately ended a dubious streak in which they had lost 10 consecutive games when leading at halftime.

OCTOBER 23, 2023

P.J. Locke saves Denver from another second-half meltdown as Broncos beat Packers 19-17

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OCTOBER 22, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Broncos Announce Return of Veteran S P.J. Locke for Week 5 When it comes to the beleaguered Denver Broncos defense, help is on the way.

OCTOBER 7, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Broncos S P.J. Locke Carted Off But 'Going to be Fine' Locke suffered an apparent leg injury during Tuesday’s practice.

AUGUST 16, 2023 • SACBEE.COM

Broncos safety P.J. Locke carted off practice field Broncos safety P.J. Locke was carted off the practice field Tuesday with what appeared to be a left leg injury.

AUGUST 15, 2023 • USATODAY.COM

Report: Broncos Re-Sign S P.J. Locke Locke returns for a fifth season in Denver.

MARCH 17, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

Stays in Denver Locke re-signed with the Broncos on Thursday, Mike Klis of 9News Denver reports.

Impact Locke was non-tendered by the Broncos in restricted free agency, but he still returned to the team on a new deal. Entering his fourth season in the NFL, Locke has served primarily on special teams and as depth in the secondary. He had his best statistical season in 2022, posting 22 total tackles, one pass defended and two forced fumbles.

MARCH 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE