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Broncos' P.J. Locke: Ruled out for Week 9
P.J. Locke (thumb) has been ruled out for Sunday's matchup with the Ravens, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.Locke was spotted with a splint on his left thumb Wednesday, and he will now be forced to miss his first contest of the year after failing to practice during the week. In Locke's absence, JL Skinner will likely draw the start at strong safety against Baltimore.
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Broncos' P.J. Locke: Has left thumb in splint
P.J. Locke was seen with a splint on his left thumb Wednesday and he did not participate in practice, Chris Tomasson of The Denver Gazette reports.Locke may have picked up the injury during the Denver Broncos' Week 7 win over the Saints. He ended last week with back-to-back DNPs, which forced him to sit during Denver's Week 8 win over Carolina. Unless he's able to shed the splint and increase his practice participation over the next two days, it appears Locke will be unable to play Sunday against Baltimore. In Locke's absence in Week 8, Ja'Quan McMillan was listed on the Broncos' starting defense and finished with three tackles (two solo) and one interception.
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Broncos' P.J. Locke: Won't play vs. Carolina
P.J. Locke (thumb) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Panthers.Locke logged consecutive DNPs to end the week, and he will miss his first game of the regular season due to a thumb injury. With Locke sidelined, Devon Key and JL Skinner are the top two candidates to draw the start at strong safety alongside free safety Brandon Jones.
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Broncos' P.J. Locke: Unlikely to play vs. Carolina
P.J. Locke (thumb) did not practice Friday and is listed as doubtful ahead of Sunday's game against the Panthers, Parker Gabriel of The Denver Post reports.Locke opened the week as a limited practice participant due to a thumb injury, but he ended the week with back-to-back DNPs and appears unlikely to play Sunday. If he's indeed inactive, Devon Key would have the slight edge over JL Skinner to start at strong safety alongside free safety Brandon Jones, though Ja'Quan McMillian could also see an uptick in snaps as the nickel corner.
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Broncos' P.J. Locke: Double-digit stops in Week 4
P.J. Locke logged 10 total tackles (eight solo), including 1.0 sacks, during Sunday's 10-9 win over the Jets.The Texas product was all over the field during Denver's Week 4 win, leading the team in total tackles while also being one of six Denver Broncos to bring down Aaron Rodgers. Locke has now accumulated 21 total tackles, including 1.0 sacks, and defended one pass across the Broncos' first four contests. He's projected to continue making plays in Denver's secondary as the season progresses.
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Broncos' P.J. Locke: Staying with Broncos
P.J. Locke and the Denver Broncos agreed on a two-year, $7 million contract with a maximum value of $9 million Saturday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.Locke had a career year in 2023, recording 53 tackles, including 3.0 sacks, while intercepting a pass, deflecting five others and forcing two fumbles over 12 contests with Denver. The 27-year-old is the frontrunner to operate as the Broncos' starting strong safety in 2024.
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Broncos' P.J. Locke: Tallies 53 tackles in 2023
P.J. Locke made 53 tackles (33 solo) including three sacks, defended five passes with one interception, and forced two fumbles while playing 12 games in 2023.Locke set career highs in tackles, sacks, passes defended and interceptions. With fellow safety Kareem Jackson serving two suspensions during the season, Locke was thrust into a starting role for several games and made the most of his opportunities. The 27-year-old will enter free agency this offseason, but the Denver Broncos could offer him a new contract based on his performance in 2023 and the fact that they waived Jackson before the end of the season.
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Broncos' P.J. Locke: Records nine stops in Week 16 loss
P.J. Locke totaled nine tackles (five solo) Sunday in a loss to New England.Locked play all 56 of Denver's defensive snaps Sunday and recorded a season-high nine stops. Kareem Jackson completed his four-game suspension ahead of the contest, but the Denver Broncos chose not to activate him and then elected to waive him Monday. That should lock Locke into a starting safety role alongside Justin Simmons for the remainder of the campaign.
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Broncos' P.J. Locke: Officially playing Saturday
P.J. Locke (neck) is active for Saturday's game against Detroit, Jeff Legwold of ESPN.com reports.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.
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Broncos' P.J. Locke: Expected to play Saturday
P.J. Locke (neck) is expected to play Saturday against the Lions despite his questionable tag, James Palmer of NFL Network reports.The starting safety will be watched during pregame warmups just to make sure he's good to go, per Palmer. Locke suffered the injury during the Denver Broncos' Week 14 win over the Chargers but returned to practice Thursday. The fourth-year pro has 30 tackles, including 3.0 sacks, and three passes defensed, an interception and two forced fumbles in eight games this season.
P.J. Locke
#6 DB / Denver Broncos / EXP: 5YRS Height: 5-10 Weight: 202 lb Age: 27 College: Texas Bye 14Fantasy Points by Week
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