Overview
- On Friday, Aug. 7, 2026, Henningsen was carted off practice in Englewood and local reporter Mike Klis of 9News later reported that he suffered a torn Achilles and will miss the season.
- This tear occurred in the opposite leg from the Achilles he ruptured in early August 2025, making it two consecutive season-ending Achilles injuries for the 27-year-old.
- Henningsen had completed rehab, re-signed with Denver on a one-year deal in March and was competing for a rotational reserve role behind starters Zach Allen, D.J. Jones and Malcolm Roach.
- The Broncos have not yet released an official update and coach Sean Payton is not scheduled to address the media until Monday, leaving formal confirmation and roster moves pending.
- Achilles ruptures usually require surgery and 9 to 12 or more months of rehab, so the injury clouds Henningsen’s near-term career and is likely to push Denver to add interior defensive-line depth before the preseason.