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Denver activated center Luke Wattenberg from injured reserve to the 53-man roster and placed quarterback Bo Nix on IR ahead of the AFC Championship Game vs. the Patriots. The team also elevated wide receivers Michael Bandy and Elijah Moore from the practice squad. Wattenberg started every snap in Denver’s first 15 games before missing four weeks; Nix suffered a season-ending ankle injury in the Divisional Round.
With Bo Nix out for the year, Denver eyes a likely return from Luke Wattenberg to anchor the offensive line for the AFC Title Game, while JK Dobbins could also come back. A recent practice-squad move releasing Michael Dieter signals depth shoring up, and Wattenberg’s return could allow the Broncos to re-emphasize a six-man line and a more traditional ground-and-pound attack for the title game.
Denver designated center Luke Wattenberg to return from injured reserve, opening a 21-day practice window after a Christmas Day shoulder injury; Wattenberg had started the first 15 games this season, signed a four-year, $48 million extension in November, and started 13 games in 2024 after winning the training camp competition.
Luke Wattenberg, an offensive lineman drafted by the Denver Broncos in the fifth round of the 2022 NFL Draft, possesses elite athleticism and positional versatility but struggled with play strength and anchoring. With competition for a reserve spot on the roster, Wattenberg will need to improve his performance to secure a backup position. The Broncos have added other players to bolster their offensive line, making it a challenging task for Wattenberg.