Matt Henningsen suffers season-ending Achilles injury at Broncos camp
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 10:07 PM
Last updated Aug 7, 2026
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.
- •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.
- 10:07 PMYahoo Sports — Broncos defensive lineman suffers brutal season-ending Achilles injury
"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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