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Matt Henningsen suffers season-ending Achilles injury at Broncos camp

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Last updated Aug 8, 2026

Matt Henningsen suffers season-ending Achilles injury at Broncos camp
Summary

Denver Broncos defensive lineman Matt Henningsen sustained a season-ending Achilles injury during training camp practice on August 7, 2026. This injury occurred exactly one year after he ruptured his other Achilles. Henningsen, selected in the sixth round of the 2022 NFL draft, was competing for a role behind established players and had a challenging recovery ahead. The Broncos will need to adjust their defensive line depth as Henningsen's absence impacts their preparations for the upcoming season.

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  • •Matt Henningsen ruptured his Achilles during practice on August 7, 2026.
  • •This injury follows a previous Achilles rupture exactly one year ago.
  • •Henningsen was in competition for a rotational role.
  • •The Broncos will need to address defensive line depth ahead of the season.
Latest Updates
  • 11:30 AMYahoo Sports — Broncos Star Matt Henningsen Forced to Relive 1-Year Old Nightmare as DL Carted Off After Achilles Tear
  • 12:03 AMYahoo Sports — Broncos DL Matt Henningsen suffered a torn Achilles
  • 11:52 PMYahoo Sports — Broncos DE Matt Henningsen tears Achilles tendon, a year to the day after tearing his other Achilles
  • 11:52 PMYahoo Sports — Broncos DE Matt Henningsen tears Achilles tendon one year to the day after tearing his other Achilles
  • 10:07 PMYahoo Sports — Broncos defensive lineman suffers brutal season-ending Achilles injury
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One year ago, on August 7th of 2025, Denver Broncos defensive lineman Matt Henningsen suffered a season-ending Achilles injury. A brutal injury that can end the careers of some players. Henningsen rehabbed, was re-signed by the Broncos, and was able to get back on the practice field and be ready for training camp. Not only […]

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Denver Broncos defensive lineman Matt Henningsen was finally getting another chance to put last year’s injury behind him. Instead, training camp brought back the same nightmare.

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Exactly one year after he ruptured his Achilles in 2025, Broncos DL Matt Henningsen ruptured his other Achilles on Friday. Absolutely brutal.

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