Quinn Meinerz 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 6, 2025
Back in action
Meinerz (illness) has returned to action in Thursday night's contest against the Raiders, Parker Gabriel of The Denver Post reports.
ANALYSIS
Meinerz was able to get back out on the field in the fourth quarter. The right guard was briefly sidelined with an illness in the second half.
Nov 6, 2025
Dealing with illness
Meinerz is questionable to return to Thursday's game against the Raiders due to an illness, Parker Gabriel of The Denver Post reports.
ANALYSIS
Meinerz has started all nine games for Denver this season. Calvin Throckmorton is the next man up at guard.
Dec 16, 2024
Healthy ahead of Week 16
Meinerz (shoulder) did not appear on Monday's estimated injury report, Zac Stevens of TheDNVR.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Meinerz suffered a shoulder injury late in Sunday's 31-13 win over the Colts, but he appears to be all set to play in Thursday's matchup with the Chargers. The 26-year-old will operate in a his typical role as Denver's starting right guard in the divisional contest.
Dec 15, 2024
Questionable to return Sunday
Meinerz (shoulder) is questionable to return to Sunday's contest against the Colts, Ryan McFadden of The Denver Post reports.
ANALYSIS
Meinerz suffered the shoulder injury in the second half, making it a greater challenge for him to make it back onto the field before the game's conclusion. Matt Peart is a candidate to see an increase in workload in his absence.
Jul 16, 2024
Gets big deal from Denver
The Broncos signed Meinerz to a four-year, $80 million contract Tuesday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
ANALYSIS
The deal includes $45 million in guaranteed money, per Rapoport. Meinerz was slated to head into the final season of his rookie deal but will now be a part of Denver's offensive line for the foreseeable future. He earned the big contract by ascending to the ranks of the league's top young linemen over the past two campaigns.
Dec 12, 2023
Estimated as full participant
The Broncos listed Meinerz (illness) as a full participant in their estimated practice report Tuesday, Aric DiLalla of the team's official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Meinerz left Sunday's game against the Chargers at the end of the first half and was taken to the local hospital out of precaution as he was experiencing an irregular heart beat. Head coach Sean Payton noted Tuesday that Meinerz "is healthy and is going to be fine." His practice participation this week will indicate his status for Saturday's game against the Lions.
Dec 11, 2023
Returning to Denver
Meinerz (illness) was released from a Los Angeles hospital and will fly back to Denver on Monday, Chris Tomasson of The Denver Gazette reports.
ANALYSIS
Meinerz was suffering from an irregular heartbeat during the first half of Sunday's win over the Chargers and was taken to a local hospital for precautionary measures, where he remained overnight. His release and ability to fly home is certainly good news for the 25-year-old, although it's still uncertain how this will affect the remainder of his 2023 campaign.
Dec 10, 2023
Taken to local hospital
Parker Gabriel of The Denver Post reports that Meinerz was ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Chargers due to a heart rate issue.
ANALYSIS
Meinerz went to the locker room with trainers just before halftime. Gabriel notes that Meinerz was transported to the local hospital out of precaution after the right guard was experiencing heart rate issues. In his absence, Luke Wattenberg has taken over at right guard for the rest of Sunday's contest.
Dec 10, 2023
Won't return Sunday
Meinerz (illness) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's contest the Broncos, Nick Kosmider of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Meinerz left with trainers to the locker room before the end of the first half and was ruled out shortly after. Luke Wattenberg is in at right guard with Meinerz off the field.
Dec 22, 2022
Absent from injury report
Meinerz (eye) was not listed on the Broncos' injury report after Wednesday's practice.
ANALYSIS
Meinerz left Sunday's game against the Cardinals early after suffering an eye injury. His full participation at Wednesday's practice indicates he is on track to take on his usual workload in Week 17 when the Broncos head to Los Angeles to take on the Rams.
Dec 18, 2022
Won't return Sunday
Meinerz (eye) has been downgraded to out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Cardinals.
ANALYSIS
Meinerz was poked in the eye on the Broncos' first possession of the game, according to Jeff Legwold of ESPN.com. While the severity of this issue is still unclear, the second-year offensive lineman will have a full week to recover before Denver faces the Rams on Christmas Day. Expect Tom Compton to continue filling in at right guard for the time being.
Dec 18, 2022
Exits versus Arizona
Meinerz is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Cardinals with an eye injury.
ANALYSIS
Meinerz was tended to on the field after going down with an eye injury on the opening drive of the game, according to Nick Kosmider of The Athletic. With the starter's status now up in the air, Tom Compton has stepped in at right guard for Denver, according to Zac Stevens of TheDNVR.com.
Oct 17, 2022
Suiting up Monday
Meinerz (hamstring) will play Monday against the Chargers.
ANALYSIS
Meinerz got in a full practice Saturday after being limited Thursday and Friday. His return will be a boost to the Broncos offensive line after having missed their two previous games.
Oct 16, 2022
Iffy for Monday
Meinerz (hamstring) is questionable for Monday's matchup against the Chargers.
ANALYSIS
Meinerz was limited at practice Thursday and Friday but returned to full participation Saturday, giving himself a chance to suit up following a two-game absence due to a hamstring injury. If available, the second-year pro will likely slot in as the Broncos' starting right guard.
Oct 13, 2022
Logs limited practice
Meinerz (hamstring) logged a limited practice Thursday, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Meinerz has been out for the last two weeks, but his ability to return to limited practice means he could return for Monday's matchup against the Chargers. If Meinerz is able to return, he's likely to start at right guard.
Oct 5, 2022
Remains out
Meinerz (hamstring) will not play Thursday against the Colts, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Meinerz will miss another game due to a lingering hamstring injury that also kept him out for Week 4. In his absence, Luke Wattenberg will likely draw the start at right guard.
Sep 30, 2022
Out Week 4
Meinerz (hamstring) will not play in Sunday's game against the Raiders.
ANALYSIS
Meinerz was unable to practice Friday after being a limited participant earlier in the week, so he was trending in this direction. In his absence, Luke Wattenberg is the likely candidate to replace him at right guard.
Sep 25, 2022
Available against San Francisco
Meinerz (hamstring) is active for Sunday's game against the 49ers, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Meinerz was initially expected to miss four weeks due to the hamstring injury that he sustained during the regular-season opener, but he logged limited practice sessions Thursday and Friday. He should return to the starting lineup Sunday following his one-game absence.
Sep 23, 2022
Could return early
Meinerz (hamstring) is questionable for Sunday's matchup against the 49ers.
ANALYSIS
Meinerz was projected to miss four weeks after suffering an injury in Week 1. However, he was able to log two limited practices to close the week, and he could return to the starting lineup for a Sunday night showdown against the 49ers.
Sep 13, 2022
Will miss time
Meinerz had an MRI on Tuesday, which revealed his hamstring injury will keep him out for a few weeks, Mike Klis of 9News Denver reports.
ANALYSIS
Meinerz left Monday's game against the Seahawks early with the injury. In his absence, Graham Glasnow stepped in to take over right guard duties, and he'll likely continue to do so moving forward.
Sep 12, 2022
Leaves with injury
Meinerz (hamstring) is out for the remainder of Monday's game against the Seahawks, Mike Klis of 9News Denver reports.
ANALYSIS
Meinerz suffered the injury in the first half. Graham Glasgow, the former starter, has stepped into his place at right guard. The severity of Meinerz' injury is still unknown, however he'll work to return in Week 2 against the Texans.
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