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Denver Broncos News / A to Z Sports / August 11
Denver Broncos’ depth at one key position is so injury-depleted that they have players out of position at training camp
The Denver Broncos are down to their fourth-string option at center after a new injury to Michael Deiter. Starter Luke Wattenberg remains limited due to injury.
Denver Broncos News / Denver Broncos on SI / August 3
Luke Wattenberg's Injury Scare Reinforces the Value of Alex Forsyth
The Denver Broncos' first padded practice of training camp was not without injury. Starting center Luke Wattenberg exited practice in obvious pain and was helped off the field by trainers.
Denver Broncos News / Denver Broncos on SI / June 28
Breaking Down Luke Wattenberg's Broncos Future—The Long-Term Answer?
The Denver Broncos extended several players toward the end of the 2025 season, utilizing the option bonus trick to keep their cap numbers low for multiple seasons.
The 'NFL all-time passing leaders' quiz
36 NFL quarterbacks have thrown for over 35,000 passing yards in their careers. How many of the 36 can you name in six minutes?
Denver Broncos News / Denver Broncos on SI / June 26
Denver Broncos Roster Breakdown: Center—The Depth Question
A year ago, the Denver Broncos had some questions about the future of their center position. However, during the bye, the Broncos answered those questions by extending one their starter.
Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season
A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.
Denver Broncos News / Denver Broncos on SI / June 20
Top Broncos of 2026 | No. 20: C Luke Wattenberg | Availability Is Everything
Luke Wattenberg achieved something that his predecessor in Denver failed to do: earn a second contract. The Denver Broncos extended Wattenberg during the bye last fall, locking him in for the foreseeable future.
Denver Broncos News / Denver Broncos on SI / March 2
Broncos Draft Watch: Day 4 Combine Risers to Know: OL
The 2026 NFL Combine is in the books, with the offensive linemen taking the field on Sunday for testing and drills. The Denver Broncos were keeping an eye out for potential future options for their offensive line, as their current unit is aging and expensive .
Denver Broncos News / Pro Football Rumors / January 24
Broncos Activate C Luke Wattenberg From IR; RB J.K. Dobbins Not Getting Activated
After losing him for the final couple weeks of the regular season and missing him in the Divisional Round of the playoffs, the Broncos have activated starting center Luke Wattenberg off their injured reserve in time for tomorrow’s Conference Championship.
Denver Broncos News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 24
Broncos activate Luke Wattenberg off IR before Patriots clash
The Denver Broncos gained big help for backup turned starting quarterback Jarrett Stidham on Saturday. Center Luke Wattenberg was on his way to becoming healthy for the AFC title game.
Denver Broncos News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 24
Broncos Activate C Luke Wattenberg, Elevate WR Elijah Moore
Per Mike Klis, the Broncos are activating C Luke Wattenberg from injured reserve, as well as elevating WR Elijah Moore from the practice squad. Wattenberg, 28, is a former fifth-round pick by the Broncos in the 2022 NFL Draft out of Washington.
25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season
NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.
Denver Broncos News / Pro Football Rumors / January 21
Broncos Designate C Luke Wattenberg For Return From IR
Denver will go without starting quarterback Bo Nix when it hosts New England in Sunday’s AFC Championship Game, but one of the Broncos’ top offensive linemen could return.
Denver Broncos News / Pro Football Rumors / January 14
Broncos S Brandon Jones Undergoes Surgery; C Luke Wattenberg In Play To Return
While some injured Broncos are likely to return for the team’s divisional-round Bills matchup, two others will not. Brandon Jones and Luke Wattenberg are on IR.
Denver Broncos News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 26
Broncos add former Chargers center after Luke Wattenberg injury
The Denver Broncos are bolstering their offensive line depth following the loss of starting center Luke Wattenberg, signing veteran Sam Mustipher off the Los Angeles Chargers’ practice squad, per multiple reports.
Denver Broncos News / Denver Broncos on SI / December 26
Sean Payton Speaks on Losing Broncos C Luke Wattenberg to IR
Just as they got back left guard Ben Powers from injury, the Denver Broncos lost another starting offensive lineman as center Luke Wattenberg was placed on injured reserve with a shoulder issue.
Denver Broncos News / Pro Football Rumors / December 26
Broncos Place C Luke Wattenberg On IR
The Broncos placed center Luke Wattenberg on injured reserve on Thursday, per a team announcement. Wattenberg, 28, played every offensive snap for the Broncos in their first 15 games.
Denver Broncos News / Denver Broncos on SI / December 25
Broncos Suffer Christmas Setback as Offensive Starter Heads to IR
The Denver Broncos are going to be without center Luke Wattenberg for the foreseeable future. Just hours ahead of their Christmas Night tilt with the Kansas City Chiefs, Wattenberg was placed on injured reserve, the Broncos announced.
Denver Broncos News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 25
Broncos lose starting center to IR right before playoff push
The Denver Broncos need a new trench leader to turn to ahead of the NFL Playoffs. Their starting center Luke Wattenberg landed on injured reserve ahead of the Kansas City Chiefs Christmas showdown.
Denver Broncos News / Denver Broncos on SI / December 3
Breaking Down the Luke Wattenberg Extension: Contract Details & Grade
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.
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.
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.
Denver Broncos News / Denver Broncos on SI / June 9, 2025
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, 2025
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 / Pro Football Rumors / May 26, 2024
Competition for Broncos' starting center job wide open
It looks like there is no clear leader to claim the staring center job in Denver this season.
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