Denver Broncos: Starting Offensive Lineman Expected to Miss 1 Month Due to an Injury

The Denver Broncos played against the Pittsburgh Steelers in their home opener and lost 6-13. The offensive line didn’t have their best performance run blocking or pass blocking in Week 2. The rushing attack couldn’t find a rhythm all game, limited to 64 rushing yards, and Javonte Williams was held to 17 yards on 11 attempts. The pass protection was ok, as the line allowed eight pressures, five hurries, one hit, and two sacks per PFF.

Their offensive tackle exited the game.

The Denver Broncos right tackle exited the fourth quarter with an injury

Mike McGlinchey exited the final offensive snap of their second-to-last drive of the game with an apparent knee injury. As a result, McGlinchey missed their final two plays of the game. He had two pressures, one hurry, one sack allowed, a 66.8 pass block grade, a 58.9 run block grade, and a 59.1 PFF grade. He underwent tests to determine the severity.

The Denver Broncos offensive lineman could miss one month

According to Mike Garafolo of NFL Network, Mike McGlinchey suffered a significant MCL sprain (possibly a Grade 2 sprain). While the Broncos are evaluating the severity of his injury, he could miss approximately one month and is an injured reserve candidate. We will update you once we have more information.

#Broncos OT Mike McGlinchey suffered a significant MCL sprain and is expected to miss about a month, sources say. Evaluations are ongoing, so the timeline is somewhat fluid. But he’ll be sidelined for a bit. pic.twitter.com/w7w6HoxSSs

— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) September 16, 2024

NFL fans react to the initial injury report

Broncos fans right now pic.twitter.com/1Ybv1Uyagy

— JUSTICE ⚖️ (@twitsbyFUN) September 16, 2024

Unfortunate

— Pirate🇬🇧 (@Elagat8250) September 16, 2024

Dang, not what Bo Nix needs at all.

— Robert Johnson (@BroncoRob) September 16, 2024

Bronco’s fans i’m sorry

— The Sammooo! Show (@TheSammoooShow5) September 16, 2024

Well he was missing all Sunday anyways so no difference there

— Casey Nickell (@Nickell3636) September 16, 2024

Nobody will notice he isn’t there.

— Jacob Birks (@JaDaBi83) September 16, 2024

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