Overview
- Wattenberg went to injured reserve with a shoulder injury after appearing on the Week 17 report and missing practice.
- Alex Forsyth started against the Chiefs on Christmas and is expected to handle the pivot going forward.
- Denver signed veteran center Sam Mustipher off the Chargers’ practice squad and waived guard Calvin Throckmorton to open a roster spot.
- Wattenberg signed a four-year, $48 million extension in November and had played every offensive snap through the first 15 games.
- His absence affects a line that has allowed one of the league’s fewest sacks, increasing the importance of Forsyth’s play and Mustipher’s insurance role.