Matt Henningsen joined Gargiulo on the injury list, with a season‐ending blow that thins Denver's interior and adds stress to a defensive line that already faced departures. His absence compounds the Broncos’ depth concerns as preseason hits continue.

Henningsen sits out, affecting Broncos’ depth along the defensive line. His absence could tilt early situational reps toward other reserves, impacting the interior rush and rotation and opening opportunities for younger linemen to push for roster spots.

Matt Henningsen, Broncos defensive lineman and Wisconsin product, suffered a season-ending Achilles tear in a joint practice with San Francisco. Drafted in 2022 (6th round), he played 17 games in 2022 and 2023, spent 2024 on the practice squad, and now faces surgery and a long rehab with Denver. His injury creates immediate depth questions for Denver's DL rotation and reshapes the 2025 roster landscape, with a look toward a potential 2026 return.

Henningsen tore his Achilles and will miss the 2025 season; the Broncos must adjust DL depth and rotation accordingly.

Matt Henningsen tears Achilles in practice, ending his 2025 season. He was in a rotational DL role after returning from a 2024 practice-squad stint, providing depth on Denver's interior. His absence leaves a clearer path for other Broncos linemen to absorb snaps, affecting run defense and interior pressure.