Garett Bolles 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.Dec 12, 2024
Inks four-year extension
Bolles agreed to terms Thursday on a four-year, $82 million contract extension with the Broncos, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
ANALYSIS
Bolles' new deal reportedly includes $42 million guaranteed and an additional $4 million in incentives. The 32-year-old left tackle has performed to an elite level as a pass blocker this season, so it's unsurprising to see the Denver prioritize retaining him to protect protect Bo Nix's blind side for the foreseeable future. Bolles will look to remain stellar as the Broncos prepare to take on the Colts at home Sunday.
Sep 14, 2024
Absent from injury report
Bolles (calf) is not listed on the Broncos' final injury report heading into Sunday's game versus the Steelers.
ANALYSIS
After starting the week off as a non-participant, Bolles saw his practice contribution increase each day this week. He is now set to protect Bo Nix's blind side in Week 2 assuming he avoids any setbacks.
Sep 11, 2024
Held out Wednesday
Bolles (calf) didn't practice Wednesday.
ANALYSIS
Bolles sustained what initially appeared to be an ankle injury during the Broncos' regular-season opener, but it's been clarified to a calf issue. The 32-year-old's participation in practice Thursday and Friday will be something to monitor, and if he's unable to suit up in Week 2, expect Matt Peart to protect Bo Nix's blindside.
Sep 9, 2024
Negative X-rays
Head coach Sean Payton told reporters Monday that Bolles' X-rays came back negative after sustaining an ankle injury Sunday, Parker Gabriel of The Denver Post reports.
ANALYSIS
It appears that Bolles avoided a serious injury following Payton's comments Monday. Payton added that Bolles obviously has a "contusion," so he's still dealing with the issue and could potentially miss time. If the 32-year-old offensive lineman is forced to miss games, expect Matt Peart to work as the Broncos' first-team left tackle.
Jun 1, 2023
Back on the field
Bolles is now healthy after breaking his leg last year, Nick Kosmider of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Bolles returned to action after landing on injured reserve back in November. The 31-year-old should once again serve as Denver's starting left tackle and will try to help the offense overcome their struggles from last season.
Feb 28, 2023
Expected to be healthy for 2023
Broncos general manager George Paton said Tuesday that he expects Bolles (leg) to be healthy for the 2023 campaign, Zac Stevens of TheDNVR.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Bolles broke his leg in Week 5 and underwent season-ending surgery after being placed on IR. The 2017 first-round pick has been a regular starter at left tackle since being drafted, so his potential availability could be a major boost in 2023 and help Denver's offense bounce back following a tumultuous first season with Russell Wilson at the helm.
Oct 10, 2022
Moved to IR
The Broncos placed Bolles (leg) on injured reserve Monday, Aric DiLalla of the team's official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Bolles suffered a season-ending broken right leg during last Thursday's loss to the Colts, and he will not turn his focus toward recovering ahead of the 2023 campaign. The 30-year-old left tackle started all but four of the Broncos' regular season games since being selected in the first round of the 2017 NFL Draft. In his stead, third-year veteran Calvin Anderson should step in to block on quarterback Russell Wilson's blindside.
Oct 7, 2022
Out for season
Bolles (leg) is out for the rest of the 2022 season, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Bolles was carted off the field late in Thursday's loss to the Colts. He was diagnosed with a broken leg and will miss the rest of the current campaign. Calvin Anderson is expected to take over at left tackle in Bolles' place.
Oct 7, 2022
Could be out for season
Bolles suffered a broken right leg in Thursday's loss to the Colts, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
ANALYSIS
Bolles was carted off the field in the fourth quarter Thursday with what appeared to be a lower leg injury, which has now been determined to be a broken right leg. The injury is expected to sideline him until at least late November, if not the rest of the season.
Oct 7, 2022
Carted off field
Bolles was carted off the field in Thursday's 12-9 loss to the Colts, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Bolles got his leg caught in a pile of players late in the fourth quarter and was carted directly into the locker room. While there is no official word as to the exact nature of the issue or the severity, it appears that Bolles may be sidelined for an extended period.
Dec 5, 2021
Officially active Sunday
Bolles (illness/ankle) is active for Sunday's game against Kansas City, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Bolles missed the last three games due to an ankle injury and a positive COVID-19 test. However, he returned to practice this week and will reclaim his starting role at left tackle Sunday.
Dec 3, 2021
Expected to start Sunday
Bolles (illness/ankle) is expected to start Sunday's game against Kansas City, George Stoia of the Colorado Springs Gazette reports.
ANALYSIS
Bolles was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Thursday, and he was a full participant in Friday's practice session. He had missed each of the last three games and is officially questionable for Sunday's matchup, but it appears as though he'll be back in action.
Dec 2, 2021
Back from COVID list
Bolles (illness) was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Thursday.
ANALYSIS
Bolles' return to the roster corresponds with Calvin Anderson's (knee/ankle) placement on IR. With Denver beat up at the tackle position, the team can't afford to bring Bolles back slowly and will almost certainly start him at his customary left tackle spot against the Chiefs on Sunday.
Nov 29, 2021
Might play Sunday
Bolles (illness) could be ready to return Sunday according to Vic Fangio, George Stoia III of The Denver Gazette reports.
ANALYSIS
Bolles was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list on Nov. 22 after testing positive for the virus. He is vaccinated, so as soon as he is asymptomatic and can return two negative tests 24 hours apart, he can be removed from the list. A starter since being selected in the first round of the 2017 Draft, Bolles' return would be a big boost to the Broncos' offensive line, especially with his direct back up, Calvin Anderson (knee) likely to miss time.
Nov 22, 2021
Goes on COVID-19 list
Broncos head coach Vic Fangio said Bolles will be placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Monday after testing positive for the virus, Nick Kosmider of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Per Jeff Legwold of ESPN.com, Fangio noted that Bolles was the only player on the roster to test positive Monday when the team reconvened for workouts following its Week 11 bye. Fangio noted that Bolles is vaccinated, so the left tackle will have a shot at playing Sunday against the Chargers once he's asymptomatic and able to return two negative test results at least 24 hours apart. Calvin Anderson would likely pick up a start Sunday if Bolles can't gain clearance ahead of the contest.
Nov 13, 2021
Remains out in Week 10
Bolles (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Eagles, Mike Klis of 9News Denver reports.
ANALYSIS
Bolles will miss a second consecutive game as a result of the injury he picked up in Week 8, but at least the Broncos have their bye coming up in Week 11, which will give the starting left tackle an extra week to heal. Calvin Anderson should continue to fill in at left tackle.
Nov 5, 2021
Out Sunday
Bolles (ankle) won't play in the Broncos' Week 9 contest against the Cowboys, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Bolles injured his ankle in the Broncos' Week 8 win over Washington. The offensive tackle had an MRI Monday that determined the lineman has a Grade 2 high ankle sprain. While it's uncertain how much time Bolles will miss with this injury, Calvin Anderson will likely be in charge of protecting Teddy Bridgewater's blindside until Bolles can return to action.
Nov 1, 2021
Expected to miss next game
Bolles (ankle) had an MRI Monday that determined he has a grade two high ankle sprain, Mike Klis of 9News Denver reports.
ANALYSIS
Bolles left Sunday's game against Washington late in the fourth quarter. With the diagnosis of a high ankle sprain he is likely to miss the Broncos' game Sunday against Cowboys. If he does miss, Calvin Anderson will be his likely replacement.
Oct 31, 2021
Hurts ankle Sunday
Bolles left Sunday's win over Washington with an ankle injury and was deemed questionable to return.
ANALYSIS
Bolles was hurt on Melvin Gordon's go-ahead touchdown late in the fourth quarter. He'll likely get some tests Monday before receiving a prognosis on his recovery. Calvin Anderson would be the likely replacement if the 29-year-old needs to miss time.
Oct 21, 2021
Set to face Browns
Bolles (knee) is active for Thursday's matchup against the Browns.
ANALYSIS
Bolles got in two limited practices and was in line to return after a one-game absence throughout the week. With that news now official, Bolles should retake his role as the starting left tackle.
Oct 20, 2021
Expected to play Thursday
Bolles (knee) is expected to start Thursday's game against the Browns, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Bolles was forced out of the Broncos' game against the Raiders in Week 6 with a knee injury. Coach Vic Fangio said Tuesday that he expects the left tackle to start on a short week despite being listed as limited on Denver's estimated Tuesday practice report. This is good news for Teddy Bridgewater, who himself is dealing with a foot injury. If Bridgewater can go, it appears he will likely have Bolles protecting his blindside on Thursday night against the Browns.
Oct 17, 2021
Injures knee Sunday
Bolles is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Raiders with a knee injury.
ANALYSIS
Bolles' departure leaves the Broncos without their starting left tackle. Calvin Anderson should absorb the extra playing time.
Dec 16, 2020
All clear Wednesday
Bolles (illness) was a full participant during Wednesday's practice, Troy Renck of Denver 7 News reports.
ANALYSIS
Bolles was a late inactive before Sunday's game against the Panthers after he woke up feeling under the weather. Now appearing fully healthy, expect Bolles to assume his usual starting left tackle role for Sunday's game against the Bills.
Dec 13, 2020
Won't play Sunday
Bolles (illness) is officially inactive for Sunday's game against the Panthers.
ANALYSIS
Bolles was a late add to the injury report Sunday morning after he woke up feeling under the weather. Per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, Bolles tested negative for COVID-19 on Sunday, but the lineman is not feeling well enough to play. In Bolles' stead, Calvin Anderson is expected to get the nod as the team's starting left tackle for Sunday's game.
Dec 13, 2020
Added to injury report
Bolles (illness) is now questionable for Sunday's game against the Panthers, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
ANALYSIS
Per the report, Denver's starting left tackle woke up Sunday feeling sick and his Week 14 status is now in question. If Bolles is unavailable versus Carolina, Calvin Anderson is next up behind him on the team's posted depth chart.
Nov 29, 2020
Inks $68 million extension
Bolles signed a four-year, $68 million extension with the Broncos on Saturday, Mike Klis of 9News Denver reports.
ANALYSIS
It's quite the turnaround for the 28-year-old, as Denver elected to turn down his fifth-year option for 2021 in the spring, which would have been worth $11 million. Bolles will instead be paid as one of the top tackles in the league for $17 million annually.
Sep 20, 2020
Suiting up Sunday
Bolles (elbow) is officially active for Sunday's game against the Steelers, Zac Stevens of TheDNVR.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Bolles was limited throughout practice this week with the elbow issue, but he wasn't in any real danger of missing time. Now health, Bolles will assume his usual starting role at left tackle for Week 2.
Sep 18, 2020
Deemed questionable
Bolles (elbow) is questionable for Sunday's game versus the Steelers, Zac Stevens of TheDNVR.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Coach Vic Fangio believes Bolles will be ready for Sunday, but after being limited in practice all week, it's no surprise that he'll carry an injury tag into Week 2.
May 2, 2020
Optioned declined
Denver have declined the fifth-year option on Bolles' contract, Mike Klis of 9News Denver reports.
ANALYSIS
Bolles was the Broncos' first-round pick in 2017, and he will now become an unrestricted free agent at the end of the 2020 season. His option would have been worth just over $11 million guaranteed, which was apparently too steep of a price to pay. However, did not draft any tackles that could potentially replace him in the 2020 NFL Draft, which indicates he still has a chance to prove his worth. Cutting down on penalties would presumably be a good start, as he has been flagged 46 times through 48 games in his career.
Sep 27, 2019
Cleared to play
Bolles (illness) is not listed on the Broncos' injury report ahead of Sunday's matchup with the Jaguars, Aric DiLalla of the team's official website reports.
ANALYSIS
Bolles participated fully at Friday's practice after being limited the day prior due to an illness. Barring any setbacks, he looks ready to resume his role at left tackle.
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