Matt Henningsen is being evaluated for a possible Achilles tear

According to 9NEWS Denver’s Mike Klis, Denver Broncos defensive lineman Matt Henningsen is being evaluated for a possible Achilles tear

According to Klis, doctors need to further evaluate the MRI exams before confirming the Achilles injury, but it seems like they’re fearing the worst with this injury.

Doctors need to further evaluate the MRI exams before the Achilles injury is confirmed. The injury occurred about an hour into the joint practice during a 1 on 1 drill as Henningsen was engaged with a 49ers’ offensive linemen. Henningsen, 26, was helped into the 49ers’ outdoor weight room where the Broncos seemed to have their makeshift trainers’ room set up.

Henningsen left Thursday’s joint practice early and now could leave the Broncos defensive line a thin heading into their preseason opener tomorrow night vs. the 49ers.

He was a 6th round selection in the 2022 NFL Draft and has served as defensive line depth throughout his career with the Broncos. He spent last season on the Broncos practice squad and appeared to be on the outside looking in for a roster spot this year, but this injury would be a blow to their depth.

We will await confirmation on this injury, but we’ll hope the best for Henningsen.