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Last week, the Denver Broncos announced a four-year extension for center Luke Wattenberg, keeping a two-year starter on the offensive line for a few more years.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / November 30

AFC Notes: Justin Herbert, Luke Wattenberg, Broncos, Chargers, Raiders

The Broncos signed C Luke Wattenberg to a four-year, $48 million extension recently, which was notably less than former C Lloyd Cushenberry got in free agency this past offseason.

Denver Broncos News / Denver Broncos on SI / November 28

Sean Payton Explains Why Broncos Extended C Luke Wattenberg

To some outsiders, it came as a bit of an eyebrow-raiser when the Denver Broncos on Tuesday handed starting center Luke Wattenberg a four-year contract extension worth $48 million, including $27 million guaranteed.

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Denver Broncos News / Field Level Media / November 26

Report: Broncos C Luke Wattenberg agrees to extension

Broncos center Luke Wattenberg agreed to a four-year, $48 million contract extension, Denver's 9news.com reported. A fifth-round draft pick in 2022, Wattenberg is playing this season on the final year of his rookie contract.

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The biggest disappointments from the 2025 NFL season

All NFL players enter the season with high hopes, but sometimes seasons don't go as hoped. These 20 players have been some of the biggest disappointments early in the 2025 season.

Denver Broncos News / Pro Football Rumors / November 25

Broncos sign C Luke Wattenberg to a four-year extension

We heard Monday that the team had “preliminary” talks with Wattenberg about a long-term deal, and the two sides must have made some significant progress during the team’s bye week.

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Denver Broncos News / Pro Football Rumors / November 24

Broncos had 'preliminary' extension talks with C Luke Wattenberg, DL Malcolm Roach

The Denver Broncos inked kicker Wil Lutz to an extension on Friday, but he wasn’t the only player the front office approached about a new contract. According to Mike Klis of 9News in Denver, the Broncos had “preliminary talks” with center Luke Wattenberg and defensive lineman Malcolm Roach.

Denver Broncos News / Denver Broncos on SI / October 3

Sean Payton Stands Up for Broncos’ Under-Fire Center Luke Wattenberg

The Denver Broncos seem to have a problem on the offensive line. Specifially, fourth-year center Luke Wattenberg has struggled this year, and is coming off a Week 4 performance where he was penalized a whopping five times, though not all of them were enforced.

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Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.

Denver Broncos News / Denver Broncos on SI / October 2

Broncos Could Solve Major Offensive Weakness With Saints Pro Bowler Trade

The Denver Broncos have Super Bowl aspirations in 2025. That was made abundantly clear by head coach Sean Payton when he revealed in the press this summer that the Broncos' make-up was one of only a handful of teams he has coached that he believed could win a championship.

Denver Broncos News / Mile High Report / July 23

Luke Wattenberg set to return as Broncos’ starting center in 2025

Entering the final year of his rookie contract, fourth-year pro Luke Wattenberg is poised to be the starting center for the Denver Broncos in 2025. The Denver Broncos are set to return their top five offensive linemen from last season and several backups.

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Denver Broncos News / Denver Broncos on SI / July 4

Broncos Banking on Continuity to Dominate the Trenches in 2025

The Denver Broncos have something going that most other teams don’t: a league-low roster turnover rate . While teams, on average, have about 25-35% roster turnover, the Broncos sit below 20%, which helps maintain continuity with fewer changing pieces.

Denver Broncos News / Denver Broncos on SI / June 9

Broncos' Luke Wattenberg Receives Fair Ranking in PFF's Top 32 Centers

The Denver Broncos have invested a lot in four of the five positions on the offensive line over the past few years. The only position the Broncos haven’t spent is at the center position, where a series of mid-to-late Day-2 draft picks comprise the depth chart.

Denver Broncos News / Denver Broncos on SI / May 23

Key Broncos in a Contract Year: Projecting C Luke Wattenberg's Payday

Luke Wattenberg took over the Denver Broncos' starting center duties in 2024. He was a solid, though not great, center and was particularly good at run blocking.

Denver Broncos News / Mile High Report / March 20

Broncos’ run game analysis for 2024

Was Luke Wattenberg the problem? Let’s dig into the Denver Broncos run game from last season. Josh Stecklein pointed out that in the games where Alex Forsyth was playing center the Denver Broncos run game gained roughly 0.6 yards more per run.

Denver Broncos News / Denver Broncos on SI / March 17

Finding Broncos: Scouting Georgia IOL Jared Wilson

The Denver Broncos fielded one of the best offensive lines in the NFL last year, but as good as the unit was, the weak link was center Luke Wattenberg.

Denver Broncos News / Mile High Report / March 4

At the center - Luke Wattenberg’s play in comparison to other starting centers in 2024

How did Luke Wattenberg do in his first year as a full-time starter? To finish up my series on the positional play of the OL, we will focus on centers.

Denver Broncos News / Mile High Report / December 18, 2024

Broncos film review: Luke Wattenberg handles the Colts

Let’s check in on how one of the league’s best pass-blocking centers did this week. I might have to start this film review off with an apology. And that apology is directed at Luke Wattenberg.

Denver Broncos News / Broncos Wire / November 26, 2024

Broncos cut offensive lineman from 53-man roster

The Denver Broncos are waiving offensive lineman Calvin Throckmorton, according to a report from the Denver Post‘s Parker Gabriel. Throckmorton was promoted from the practice squad to the 53-man roster on Nov.

Denver Broncos News / Sporting News / November 10, 2024

Denver Broncos Week 10 Inactives: Luke Wattenberg will suit up

The Denver Broncos will have both of their top centers available against the Kansas City Chiefs.

Denver Broncos News / Pro Football Talk / November 9, 2024

Broncos activate C Luke Wattenberg from injured reserve

The Broncos activated center Luke Wattenberg from injured reserve back to the 53-player roster, the team announced Saturday. Denver had an open spot on its active roster, so no corresponding move was necessary.

Denver Broncos News / Broncos Wire / November 7, 2024

Broncos will have to make a tough decision at center soon

The Denver Broncos will soon have to make a tough decision at center. After spending the last four weeks on injured reserve with an ankle injury, center Luke Wattenberg returned to practice on Wednesday.

Denver Broncos News / Pro Football Rumors / November 6, 2024

Broncos designate C Luke Wattenberg, LB Drew Sanders for return

Drew Sanders is now back at practice, returning to work months after suffering an Achilles tear. While Sanders is in the PUP return window, center Luke Wattenberg has received a return designation as well.

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Denver Broncos News / Broncos Wire / October 12, 2024

Broncos center goes on injured reserve; right tackle avoids IR

The Denver Broncos placed center Luke Wattenberg on injured reserve on Saturday with an ankle injury, the team announced. Wattenberg will now have to sit out at least four games before being eligible to return from IR.

Denver Broncos News / Mile High Report / July 23, 2024

Broncos roster review: IOL Luke Wattenberg

Where does the third year C/G fit for the 2024 Broncos? The Denver Broncos only have one starting spot open on the offensive line - center. Luke Wattenberg was drafted as a center by the Broncos, but he has played both center and guard during his two NFL seasons.

Denver Broncos News / Broncos Wire / July 20, 2024

Broncos roster series: No. 60, OL Luke Wattenberg

Broncos Wire’s 90-man offseason roster series continues today with a look at third-year offensive lineman Luke Wattenberg, No. 60. Before the Broncos: Wattenberg (6-5, 300 pounds) played college football for the Washington Huskies, earning honorable mention All-Pac-12 recognition in 2020 and 2021.

Denver Broncos News / Pro Football Rumors / May 26, 2024