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Matt Henningsen's worst fears were realized on Friday. As Denver Broncos training camp marched ahead, the veteran defensive lineman went down during individual drills and was carted off in severe pain .

Denver Broncos News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 8

Broncos Made Three Moves, Placed DL Matt Henningsen On IR

Per the wire, the Broncos made three roster moves, including placing DL Matt Henningsen on season-ending injured reserve. The team also released DB Sam Webb and signed DB Ricardo Hallman in a corresponding move.

Denver Broncos News / Field Level Media / August 8

Reports: Broncos DL Matt Henningsen tears Achilles again

Denver Broncos defensive lineman Matt Henningsen sustained a torn Achilles and was carted off the field during Friday's practice, multiple media outlets reported.

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Denver Broncos News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 7

Broncos DL suffers Achilles tear for 2nd straight season

Training camp is underway as the Denver Broncos prepare for the 2026-27 season, with hopes for an even deeper playoff run this year. While the postseason is still very much in play for the franchise, the team lost a depth defensive lineman for the upcoming campaign on Friday.

Denver Broncos News / Pro Football Rumors / August 7

Broncos' Matt Henningsen suffers torn Achilles nearly one year after other devastating injury

This is a devastating blow for Henningsen, who performed well in camp this year when healthy.

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Denver Broncos News / Total Pro Sports / August 7

Broncos Star Goes Down With Devastating Injury As Disaster Strikes Denver

NFL training camps are going on, and injury reports are already piling up across the league. Now, the Denver Broncos are adding another name to that list, as veteran defensive lineman Matt Henningsen went down with an injury during Friday’s practice.

Denver Broncos News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 7

Broncos DL Matt Henningsen Carted Off With Apparent Injury

According to Luca Evans, Broncos DL Matt Henningsen was carted off the field from Friday’s training camp practice with an apparent injury and looked “visibly

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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 / Denver Broncos on SI / June 19

One Position Battle Suddenly Ignited at Broncos Minicamp

Six players or seven? That's what the Denver Broncos will be deciding when it comes to the number of defensive linemen they'll carry on the 53-man roster out of training camp.

Denver Broncos News / Denver Broncos on SI / March 11

Broncos Re-Sign Matt Henningsen After Departure of John Franklin-Myers

The Denver Broncos have reached an agreement with yet another current player. Despite not tendering him as a restricted free agent, the Broncos are re-signing defensive lineman Matt Henningsen to a one-year deal, according to The Denver Gazette 's Chris Tomasson .

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Denver Broncos News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 10, 2025

Broncos Waive/Injured DL Matt Henningsen, Sign DB Gregory Junior

The Denver Broncos officially signed DB Gregory Junior to a contract on Sunday and waived DE Matt Henningsen with an injury designation. Should Henningsen clear waivers tomorrow, he would revert to the team’s injured reserve list.

Denver Broncos News / Pro Football Rumors / August 10, 2025

Broncos DE suffers torn Achilles, to miss 2025 season

Matt Henningsen will not be available to the Denver Broncos in 2025.

Denver Broncos News / Sporting News / August 10, 2025

Broncos' Matt Henningsen ruled out for the 2025 season, opens door for fourth-year player

With Matt Henningsen out for the 2025 season, the door is open for Eyioma Uwazurike to make his case to stick around.

Denver Broncos News / Denver Broncos on SI / August 10, 2025

'Hate That For Him': Broncos Confirm Defender Out for Season

Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton delivered some "unfortunate" news following Saturday's 30-9 preseason victory over the San Francisco 49ers, confirming to reporters that defensive lineman Matt Henningsen suffered a torn Achilles and will miss the 2025 campaign.

Denver Broncos News / Denver Broncos on SI / August 8, 2025

Report: Broncos Defender Could Have Season-Ending Injury

Denver Broncos defensive lineman Matt Henningsen is being evaluated for a potential season-ending Achilles' injury that occurred during Thursday's joint practice with the San Francisco 49ers, 9NEWS insider Mike Klis reported.

Denver Broncos News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 8, 2025

Broncos Fear DL Matt Henningsen May Have Torn Achilles

Mike Klis of 9 News reports that the Broncos fear DL Matt Henningsen may have suffered a torn Achilles during the team’s joint practice Thursday with the 49ers. Henningsen will undergo an MRI to determine the full severity of the injury. Henningsen was taking part in a 1 on 1 drill when he went down.

Denver Broncos News / Mile High Report / June 30, 2025

Denver Broncos Roster Review: Defensive End Matt Henningsen

Can Matt Henningsen overcome the odds and climb the depth chart? After turning a college walk-on into third team all- Big 10 at Wisconsin, Matt Henningsen was drafted in the 6th round of the 2022 NFL draft by the Denver Broncos.

Denver Broncos News / Broncos Wire / January 4, 2025

Broncos rule out RB, elevate DL ahead of Chiefs game

The Denver Broncos have ruled out running back Tyler Badie (back) and elevated defensive lineman Matt Henningsen from the practice squad ahead of Sunday’s regular season finale against the Kansas City Chiefs.

Denver Broncos News / Denver Broncos on SI / December 28, 2024

Broncos Elevate DE Matt Henningsen & WR David Sills vs. Bengals

The Denver Broncos have elevated two players for their crucial Saturday tilt at the Cincinnati Bengals . With the opportunity to clinch the first playoff berth since 2015, the Broncos will dress two practice squad players in Cincy.

Denver Broncos News / Pro Football Talk / December 27, 2024

Broncos elevate DE Matt Henningsen, WR David Sills

The Broncos elevated defensive end Matt Henningsen and wide receiver David Sills for Saturday’s game against the Bengals, the team announced. Henningsen, a third-year player from the University of Wisconsin, has not appeared in a game this season.

Denver Broncos News / Pro Football Talk / December 19, 2024

Broncos elevate DE Matt Henningsen, RB Blake Watson from the practice squad

The Broncos elevated defensive end Matt Henningsen and running back Blake Watson for Thursday Night Football against the Chargers. Henningsen has not appeared in a game this season, but he played 34 games with the Broncos the past two seasons with 18 starts.

Denver Broncos News / Mile High Report / August 28, 2024

Broncos plan to sign defensive lineman Matt Henningsen to practice squad

The Denver Broncos plan to sign defensive lineman Matt Henningsen to their practice squad. The Denver Broncos plan to sign defensive lineman Matt Henningsen to their practice squad once he clears waivers today.

Denver Broncos News / Broncos Wire / July 29, 2024

Broncos roster series: No. 91, DL Matt Henningsen

Broncos Wire’s 90-man offseason roster series continues today with a look at third-year defensive lineman Matt Henningsen, No. 91. Before the Broncos: Henningsen (6-3, 291 pounds) played college football at Wisconsin, earning third-team All-Big Ten honors as a senior in 2021.

Denver Broncos News / Mile High Report / June 15, 2024

Broncos roster review: Defensive End Matt Henningsen

He has proven reliable on a bad unit. Can he improve and bring the line with him? After turning a college walk-on into third team all- Big 10 at Wisconsin, Matt Henningsen was drafted in the 6th round of the 2022 NFL draft by the Denver Broncos.