Broncos' Mike McGlinchey: Activated from injured reserve
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The Broncos activated McGlinchey (knee) from injured reserve ahead of Thursday night's game against the Saints, Aric DiLalla of Denver's official site reports.
McGlinchey landed on IR due a knee injury he sustained in Week 2 against the Steelers. His practice window opened Tuesday, and his ability to log a full practice Wednesday indicates that he's in line to return for Thursday's contest. McGlinchey started the first two games of the regular season at right tackle, and he should reclaim his starting job.
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Broncos' Mike McGlinchey: Designated to return from IR
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The Broncos designated McGlinchey (knee) to return from injured reserve Tuesday, Susanna Weir of the team's official site reports.
McGlinchey was able to participate in Tuesday's walkthrough in a limited fashion, and he could return for Thursday's game against the Saints. The 2018 first-round pick sprained his MCL in Week 2 against the Steelers.
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Broncos' Mike McGlinchey: Shifts to IR
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The Broncos placed McGlinchey (knee) on injured reserve Wednesday.
This move comes as no surprise, as Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reported Monday that McGlinchey was expected to miss one month after suffering a significant MCL sprain in Week 2. With McGlinchey sidelined for at least the next four games, Alex Palczewski appears to be next in line for Denver at right tackle.
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Broncos' Mike McGlinchey: Expected to miss one month
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McGlinchey sustained a significant MCL sprain during Sunday's loss to the Steelers and is expected to miss about a month, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.
Garafolo also reported that evaluations are ongoing and McGlinchey's recovery timeline could be flexible, but he'll be sidelined for the immediate future regardless. With McGlinchey expected to miss roughly one month, expect Frank Crum or Matt Peart to assume the Broncos' top right-tackle duties.
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Broncos' Mike McGlinchey: Exits early Sunday
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McGlinchey exited Sunday's contest against the Steelers in the fourth quarter with an undisclosed injury, Jeff Legwold of ESPN.com reports.
McGlinchey appeared to be favoring his left leg on his way off the field, but his exact injury is currently unknown. In his absence, Matt Peart is the most likely candidate to play right tackle.
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Broncos' Mike McGlinchey: Restructures deal
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The Broncos restructured McGlinchey's (ribs) contract Friday, Field Yates of ESPN reports.
The 29-year-old offensive lineman had been dealing with a ribs issue towards the end of Denver's 2023 campaign, but it seems as if he's moved past it. By restructuring McGlinchey's contract, the Broncos were able to create another $11 million in cap space, per Yates. McGlinchey still has four years remaining on his contract, and he's expected to remain Denver's starting right tackle in 2024.
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Broncos' Mike McGlinchey: Lands on IR
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The Broncos placed McGlinchey (ribs) on injured reserve Saturday, Aric DiLalla of the team's official site reports.
In a corresponding move, Denver activated Alex Palczewski (hand) from injured reserve. McGlinchey started in the first 16 games for the Broncos this season, but he will miss the regular-season finale. Head coach Sean Payton announced Saturday that Cameron Fleming will start at right tackle Sunday.
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Broncos' Mike McGlinchey: Won't return vs. Los Angeles
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McGlinchey (ribs) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against the Chargers, Ryan McFadden of The Denver Post reports.
With McGlinchy done for the day, Cameron Fleming will take over at right tackle for the remainder of Sunday's contest.
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Broncos' Mike McGlinchey: Sustains rib injury
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McGlinchey (ribs) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Chargers, Zac Stevens of TheDNVR.com reports.
McGlinchey sustained the rib injury in the first quarter and went into the medical tent with trainers. Cameron Fleming has replaced McGlinchey at right tackle.
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Broncos' Mike McGlinchey: Back at practice
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McGlinchey (knee) returned to practice Tuesday, Parker Gabriel of The Denver Post reports.
McGlinchey suffered a knee sprain in practice Aug. 8 and was expected to miss two to three weeks with the injury. Now, exactly two weeks later the 28-year-old has returned, which is good news for the Broncos offensive line. The Notre Dame product joined Denver as a free agent this offseason and is expected to be the team's starter at right tackle.
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Broncos' Mike McGlinchey: Out 2-3 weeks
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McGlinchey sustained a knee sprain during practice Tuesday and will miss two-to-three weeks, Zac Stevens of TheDNVR.com reports.
McGlinchey could be in jeopardy of missing the entire preseason after signing with the Broncos on a five-year, $85 million deal this offseason. While this injury shouldn't affect his availability for Week 1 versus Las Vegas, the 28-year-old's health could be a significant factor for Denver's offense, as he's expected to fill a starting role at right tackle in 2023.
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Broncos' Mike McGlinchey: Injured in practice
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McGlinchey suffered a lower-body injury during practice Tuesday, James Palmer of NFL Network reports.
McGlinchey got rolled up and limped off the field with a trainer. It's unclear how what the specific injury is or how sever it may be. The Notre Dame product signed a five-year, $87.5 million deal with the team in March with the expectations that he'd be the starting right tackle, so it'd be bad news for the Broncos if he were to miss an extended period of time.
