Locke (ankle) was a limited participant at Thursday's practice, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.
Locke is in danger of missing two straight games after injuring his ankle in Week 10. More clarity on his status heading into Week 12 will come with Friday's injury report.
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Broncos' P.J. Locke: Will sit out Week 11
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Locke (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's contest versus Minnesota.
Locke hurt his ankle in the second half of this past Monday's game versus Buffalo and wasn't able to practice at all this week. He'll consequently be forced to sit out against the Vikings in Week 11. Locke had been filling in for Kareem Jackson during the latter's two-game suspension, but Jackson is eligible to return this week, softening the impact of Locke's absence.
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Broncos' P.J. Locke: Spotted in walking boot
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Locke, who left Monday's win over the Bills early with an ankle injury, was wearing a walking boot after the game, Parker Gabriel of The Denver Post reports.
Locke said he thought he'd be okay after the game, according to Gabriel, but the 26-year-old should still be considered questionable at this point for their Week 11 matchup with the Vikings.
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Broncos' P.J. Locke: Downgraded to out
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Locke (ankle) has been downgraded to out for the remainder of Monday's matchup with the Bills, Nick Kosmider of The Athletic reports.
Locke was originally given a questionable tag, but the Broncos will ultimately err on the side of caution. In his absence, Delarrin Turner-Yell is a prime candidate to fill in at safety.
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Broncos' P.J. Locke: Questionable to return
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Locke (ankle) is questionable to return to Monday night's game against the Bills, Parker Gabriel of The Denver Post reports.
Locke hurt his ankle in the second half and is now questionable to return. If the 26-year-old remains sidelined, Delarrin Turner-Yell should see more playing time.
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Broncos' P.J. Locke: Role to increase
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Locke is expected to start at safety the next two game while Kareem Jackson (suspension) is sidelined, Jeff Legwold of ESPN.com reports.
Locke has suited up for the Broncos' three previous games, but never surpassed more than 23 percent of the defensive snaps. The 23 percent of snaps came in Denver's 19-17 win over the Packers in Week 7 after Jackson was disqualified from the game. Locke recorded three tackles (one solo) in the contest. Look for him to see a regular starting workload against the Chiefs and Bills over the next two games.
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Broncos' P.J. Locke: Activated Saturday
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Locke (leg) was activated from injured reserve Saturday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Locke was carted off the field during training camp with a leg injury, and it seems as if he's since had enough time to move past the issue. The 26-year-old's snap share on defense has increased each of the three years he's been in the NFL, but he's played primarily on special teams for Denver.
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Broncos' P.J. Locke: Headed to IR
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The Broncos placed Locke (leg) on injured reserve Thursday, Aric DiLalla of the team's official site reports.
Locke was carted off the practice field on Aug. 15 with a lower leg injury. He'll now be required to miss the first four games of the 2023 season.
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Broncos' P.J. Locke: Injury considered minor
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Coach Sean Payton said Locke (leg) is "going to be fine" after leaving Tuesday's practice, Jeff Legwold of ESPN.com reports.
Locke was carted off the field Tuesday but appears to have avoided a serious injury. He's a key reserve on the back end of the defense and a mainstay on special teams.
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Broncos' P.J. Locke: Stays in Denver
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Locke re-signed with the Broncos on Thursday, Mike Klis of 9News Denver reports.
Locke was non-tendered by the Broncos in restricted free agency, but he still returned to the team on a new deal. Entering his fourth season in the NFL, Locke has served primarily on special teams and as depth in the secondary. He had his best statistical season in 2022, posting 22 total tackles, one pass defended and two forced fumbles.
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Broncos' P.J. Locke: Not on injury report
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Locke (ankle) is not listed on the Broncos' injury report ahead of Sunday's regular-season finale against the Chargers.
Locke injured his ankle in Week 17, but it looks like the issue is not serious enough to keep him sidelined. Look for him to take on his usual role providing depth in the secondary assuming he avoids any setbacks.
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Broncos' P.J. Locke: Exits versus Kansas City
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Locke is questionable to return to Sunday's game versus the Chiefs with an ankle injury.
Locke did not log a defensive statistic before going down and having to be tended to on the field late in the fourth quarter, according to Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site. With the 25-year-old sidelined, Denver will be left with three available safeties for the time being.
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Broncos' P.J. Locke: Starting chance awaits
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Locke is expected to start at safety in Sunday's game against the Titans, Benjamin Allbright of KOA 850 AM Denver reports.
With Caden Sterns (hip) on injured reserve and Justin Simmons (knee) listed as questionable for the Week 10 contest but in line to sit out, Locke and Kareem Jackson are expected to form Denver's starting safety tandem. Locke hasn't played more than 22 percent of the Broncos' defensive snaps in any of his seven appearances this season, but he'll be in store for a big uptick in playing time Sunday.
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Broncos' P.J. Locke: Remains in protocols
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Locke (concussion) will not play Thursday against the Colts, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.
Locke has still not been cleared through concussion protocols after suffering one Sunday against the Raiders. His absence leaves only Delarrin Turner-Yell behind starters Kareem Jackson and Caden Sterns at the safety positions.
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Broncos' PJ Locke: Back from COVID list
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Locke (undisclosed) was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Sunday.
Locke landed on the COVID list last week and will rejoin the active roster ahead of Week 15. The 24-year-old should fill a reserve role in the secondary now that he's cleared to play.
