Dulcich's (foot) 21-day practice window closed Wednesday, and he won't be activated from injured reserve, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

The second-year tight end's season is over. Due to hamstring and foot issues, Dulcich played just 32 offensive snaps across two games in 2023, catching three of four targets for 25 scoreless yards. Dulcich has missed 22 of 34 games to begin his pro career.

Dulcich, who is dealing with hamstring and foot injuries, is not expected to play in the Broncos' regular-season finale against the Raiders, Chris Tomasson of The Denver Gazette reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Broncos designated Dulcich to return from IR on Dec. 13, but he'll likely stay on the team's injured reserve list due to his multiple injuries. Head coach Sean Payton noted Monday, per Tommason, that the team's medical staff are "working hard" to get Dulcich the strength and conditioning training to get and remain healthy. The 2022 third-round pick out of UCLA has played just two games this season, and if he is indeed inactive for Week 18, will finish the year with three catches on four targets for 25 yards.

Dulcich (hamstring/foot) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Chargers.

EDGE Analysis

Dulcich remains on injured reserve. The second-year tight end hasn't played since Week 6 and has been limited to just two games this season, getting hurt in both of them. It's been a nightmarish start to Dulcich's career, as he has just three catches for 25 yards in 2023. Adam Trautman and Lucas Krull will continue to soak up Denver's tight end snaps.

Dulcich (hamstring/foot) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Patriots, Zac Stevens of DNVR Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

Dulcich has yet to be activated from injured reserve after being designated to return from injured reserve Dec. 13. The Broncos have 21 days from that date to add the tight end back to the active roster, and Dulcich would have to miss the remainder of the season if he isn't activated during that window. Denver's injury report lists both a hamstring and foot injury for Dulcich, but the latter is believed to be the primary problem hindering his availability at the moment after the former led to his placement on IR to begin with.

Dulcich (foot) did not practice Wednesday, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Denver designated Dulcich to return from injured reserve Dec. 13 after a hamstring injury caused him to miss the majority of the campaign. The tight end appears to be past the hamstring issue but is now dealing with swelling and soreness in his right foot, according to head coach Sean Payton. Payton indicated Monday that he nonetheless expects Dulcich to play again this season, per DiLalla.

Coach Sean Payton said Monday that Dulcich missed Saturday's game at Detroit due to swelling and soreness in his foot, Ryan McFadden of The Denver Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Payton also said that he expects Dulcich to return to action at some point this season. Per Parker Gabriel of the Denver Post, Dulcich's foot injury was unrelated to the hamstring that injury that landed the tight end on injured reserve. Denver's injury reports over the week will give some indication of whether he might be available for Week 16.

Dulcich (hamstring) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Lions.

EDGE Analysis

Dulcich officially remains on injured reserve and won't be activated ahead of the Broncos' Week 15 contest. The second-year tight end returned to practice this week and will have to wait at least another week before gaining clearance. Adam Trautman should continue to pace the tight ends in routes and playing time.

The Broncos designated Dulcich (hamstring) for return from injured reserve Wednesday, Aric DiLalla of the team's official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

The transaction opens up a 21-day window in which Dulcich can be evaluated in practice before the Broncos would have to add him to the 53-man roster or keep him on IR for the rest of the season. Dulcich's career mostly has been defined by hamstring injuries to this point, but he could find a meaningful role down the stretch in an offense that's received little pass-catching production from its tight ends this season. Head coach Sean Payton wasn't willing to commit to Dulcich being ready to play Saturday in Detroit, though the tight end could put himself in position to return to the lineup Week 15 if he fares well in practices Wednesday and Thursday. Whenever he's activated, Dulcich will likely take snaps away from Lucas Krull and possibly Adam Trautman.

Dulcich (hamstring) is on pace to return before the end of the regular season if all goes well in his recovery, Jeff Legwold of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Dulcich has begun working off to the side in practice, though he has yet to officially rejoin his teammates. In order to participate in team sessions, he'll first need to have his 21-day window to return from injured reserve opened. That window can be opened at any point moving forward, as Dulcich has been on injured reserve since Oct. 21.

Dulcich (hamstring, IR) worked off to the side at practice Wednesday, Chris Tomasson of The Denver Gazette reports.

EDGE Analysis

Dulcich has missed nine of 11 games to recurring hamstring issues. He's eligible to return from injured reserve at any time, but it won't be this week, according to Tomasson. Dulcich could be eyeing a Week 14 return against the Chargers.