Alex Palczewski Injury News & Updates
Keep up with the latest injuries from the Broncos vs Commanders game on Nov 30, 2025 with our National Football League injury report.Nov 2, 2025
Playing Sunday
Palczewski (illness) is active for Sunday's matchup with the Texans.
ANALYSIS
The starting left guard, who has missed three straight games due to an ankle injury, was a late addition to this week's injury report Saturday with an illness. Regardless of whether he's still dealing with it, Palczewski appears healthy enough to play Sunday.
Nov 1, 2025
Late addition to injury report
Palczewski (illness) was added to the injury report Saturday and is questionable for Sunday's matchup against the Texans, Nick Kosmider of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Palczewski has missed three straight games due to an ankle injury, but moved beyond that issue in preparation for Sunday's game. Per Parker Gabriel of The Denver Post, Calvin Throckmorton or Alex Forsyth will be options at left guard if Palczewski is unable to play.
Oct 30, 2024
Past ankle issue
Palczewski (ankle) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, Ryan McFadden of The Denver Post reports.
ANALYSIS
The second-year offensive lineman from Illinois had missed the Broncos' last three contests due to a high-ankle sprain sustained in Week 5's win over the Raiders. However, Wednesday's full practice suggests he's now moved past the issue. Expect Palczewski to reclaim Denver's top right tackle duties in Week 9, when the Broncos travel to Baltimore.
Oct 27, 2024
Not suiting up Week 8
Palczewski (ankle) is inactive for Sunday's contest against Carolina.
ANALYSIS
Palczewski suffered a high-ankle sprain Week 5 against the Raiders and hasn't played since. He managed a trio of limited practices this week but isn't yet ready to return. Mike McGlinchey returned from injured reserve last Thursday and is starting at right tackle Sunday versus the Panthers.
Oct 16, 2024
Won't play Thursday night
Palczewski (ankle) has been ruled out ahead of Thursday night's matchup against the Saints, Parker Gabriel of The Denver Post reports.
ANALYSIS
Palczewski downgraded to a DNP in Wednesday's practice, so it's no surprise he won't suit up for Thursday night's contest. Expect Frank Crum to serve as the Broncos' top right tackle again in Week 7 with Palczewski set to miss his second consecutive game.
Oct 14, 2024
Estimated as limited
Palczewski (ankle) was listed as a limited participant on Monday's practice estimation.
ANALYSIS
Palczewski's limited estimation Monday is a positive sign after the 25-year-old didn't practice at all last week before missing the Broncos' Week 6 loss to the Chargers. His participation Tuesday and Wednesday will provide a better indication of his potential availability in Week 7, when the Broncos travel to New Orleans.
Oct 11, 2024
Missing Week 6
Palczewski (ankle) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Chargers.
ANALYSIS
Palczewski didn't practice all week after sustaining an ankle injury in the Broncos' Week 5 win over the Raiders. With both Palcezewski and Luke Wattenberg (ankle) missing Sunday's divisional matchup, Denver will be without its top right tackle and center, respectively. Expect Frank Crum to fill in for Palczewski as he continues to nurse his ankle injury.
Oct 6, 2024
Dealing with high-ankle sprain
Palczewski (ankle) is believed to have suffered a high-ankle sprain in Sunday's 34-18 win over the Raiders, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
ANALYSIS
Palczewski underwent X-rays, which came back negative, after exiting Sunday's game in the second half. The offensive lineman is expected to undergo additional tests Monday to determine the severity of the injury.
Oct 6, 2024
Won't return vs. Las Vegas
Palczewski has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against the Raiders due to an ankle injury, Parker Gabriel of The Denver Post reports.
ANALYSIS
Palczewski was evaluated for an ankle injury early in the second half, and he left for the locker room after visiting the medical tent. Matt Peart will be the Broncos' right tackle for the rest of Sunday's game.
Jan 6, 2024
Returns from IR
The Broncos activated Palczewski (hand) from injured reserve Saturday, Zac Stevens of TheDNVR.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Palczewski was placed on the Broncos' IR on Aug. 31 after he sustained a hand injury during training camp. Now that he's activated, he has a chance to make his 2023 debut Sunday against the Raiders.
Dec 22, 2023
Not set for return
Palczewski (hand) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Patriots, Zac Stevens of TheDNVR.com reports.
ANALYSIS
The Broncos designated Palczewski to return from IR on Wednesday. He was able to log back-to-back full practice sessions to end the week but will have to wait at least another week to return to the field.
Dec 21, 2023
Designated to return from IR
Palczewski (hand) was designated to return from injured reserve by the Broncos on Wednesday, Ben Swanson of the team's official website reports.
ANALYSIS
Palczewski has been out since August and he opened a 21-day practice window Wednesday, logging a limited session with the team to open the week. The offensive lineman will look to be active for a contest before the conclusion of the 2023 campaign.
Aug 31, 2023
Headed to IR
The Broncos placed Palczewski (hand) on injured reserve Thursday, Aric DiLalla of the team's official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Palczewski left the Broncos' preseason finale against the Rams on Saturday with a hand injury. He managed to survive cut-down day to make Denver's 53-man roster but will now be required to sit out for the first four games of the season.
Aug 27, 2023
Hurts hand Saturday
Palczewski injured his hand during Saturday's preseason win against the Rams, Parker Gabriel of The Denver Post reports.
ANALYSIS
As an undrafted rookie out of Illinois, Palczewski now may be facing a few difficult days with cuts looming and far more established and healthy offensive tackles on the roster.
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