Broncos Lose DL Matt Henningsen to Torn Achilles, Mims Scare Too
Henningsen, a 2022 sixth-rounder who played every game his first two seasons, is done before the year starts. Marvin Mims left too, but Denver's hopeful.
Mims injury reportedly not serious, but confirm his status before drafting.
- Henningsen tore his Achilles, season likely over
- 2022 sixth-round pick, played every game his first 2 years
- Spent all of 2024 on Denver's practice squad
- Landed on injured reserve for all of last season
- Marvin Mims also exited; injury reportedly not serious
The Broncos got the worst kind of preseason news: defensive lineman Matt Henningsen tore his Achilles, an injury that almost certainly ends his 2026 before it starts. Henningsen was a 2022 sixth-round pick who played in every game across his first two seasons, so this is a guy who'd shown he could stick — but the last two years have been rough.
He spent all of 2024 on Denver's practice squad and then landed on injured reserve for the entirety of last season. Now an Achilles tear stacks another lost year on top of that. For a rotational lineman fighting for a roster spot, the timing couldn't be crueler.
The bigger fantasy story out of this practice is wide receiver Marvin Mims, who also went down. The early word is more encouraging there — Denver is reportedly hopeful the injury isn't serious. That's the difference between a shrug and a genuine draft-board headache for anyone eyeing Mims late.
Henningsen himself isn't a fantasy asset in any standard format, so his loss doesn't move a single lineup needle for managers. The relevance here is purely a depth and defensive-scheme note for Denver's line, plus the collateral scare it produced.
The Fantasy Fallout
Mims is the name to track. He's the kind of deep-league dart or dynasty stash whose value hinges entirely on how these next few days play out. A minor tweak means business as usual; anything that lingers into the regular season changes the calculus fast.
For now, don't panic-move Mims off your board, but don't lock him in blind either. Check the Broncos' injury updates before you spend a pick, and keep Henningsen off your radar entirely — his season looks finished. Watch, wait for the official word on Mims, and adjust the moment Denver clarifies the severity.
