Broncos center Michael Deiter suffers season-ending quad injury
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 8:30 PM
Last updated Aug 12, 2026
Denver Broncos backup center Michael Deiter has suffered a season-ending quad injury, confirmed by coach Sean Payton. The injury occurred on Tuesday, and Deiter joins Matt Henningsen, who is on injured reserve due to an Achilles injury. With other linemen like Luke Wattenberg and Alex Forsyth also sidelined, the Broncos are down to versatile backup Calvin Throckmorton and rookie Gavin Ortega at center. The team is set to travel to Atlanta on Thursday ahead of their upcoming preseason game on Friday.
- •Michael Deiter placed on injured reserve due to quad injury.
- •Matt Henningsen also on injured reserve with an Achilles injury.
- •Broncos face a shortage of centers with multiple players sidelined.
- •Team travels to Atlanta for a preseason game on Friday.
- •Luke Wattenberg and Alex Forsyth are among those injured.
- 8:30 PMYahoo Sports — Broncos offensive lineman suffers season-ending quad injury
"Broncos backup center Michael Deiter suffered a season-ending quad injury, coach Sean Payton confirmed.
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