Derek Wolfe DE/IL FA Wed 12/6/17 10:54 AM
Derek Wolfe
DE/IL FA
Wolfe (neck), who was placed on injured reserve Tuesday, won't require surgery but will require a couple months to recover from the injury, Nicki Jhabvala of The Denver Post reports.
EDGE Analysis
The Broncos opted to shut Wolfe down for the season after the defensive end experienced numbness on the right side of his body after suffering the neck injury in the team's Week 12 loss to the Raiders. Though Wolfe was officially diagnosed with spinal stenosis, the injury doesn't look to be a career-threatening one, so the expectation remains that the 27-year-old will be back to full strength by the time training camp arrives next summer.
Derek Wolfe DE/IL FA Tue 12/5/17 6:23 PM
Derek Wolfe
DE/IL FA
Wolfe was placed on injured reserve Tuesday, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
Wolfe lands on IR after suffering a neck injury in Week 12's loss to the Raiders. Wolfe started 11 games for Broncos, recording 31 tackles (18 solo) and two sacks in the process. Shelby Harris, who started last Sunday in Wolfe's absence, should continue to see increased defensive reps for the remainder of the season.
Derek Wolfe DE/IL FA Tue 12/5/17 1:51 PM
Derek Wolfe
DE/IL FA
Coach Vance Joseph said Monday that Wolfe (neck) could be placed on injured reserve, Nick Kosmider of The Denver Post reports.
EDGE Analysis
Wolfe missed his first game of the season Sunday due to the neck injury he suffered in the previous week's loss to the Raiders. He's failed to practice since, and it doesn't look to good for the 27-year-old. With the Broncos' season pretty much a lost cause already, it would not be surprising to see the team exercise caution with the lineman and shut him down for the year.
Derek Wolfe DE/IL FA Fri 12/1/17 6:29 PM
Derek Wolfe
DE/IL FA
Wolfe (neck) won't play in Sunday's game against the Dolphins, Zac Stevens of BSNDenver.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Wolfe will be sidelined for the first time all season after the sprained neck he sustained early in last week's loss to the Raiders prevented him from practicing this week. The Broncos will likely roll with a defensive-end rotation of Adam Gotsis, Shelby Harris and Zach Kerr with Wolfe unavailable.
Derek Wolfe DE/IL FA Sun 11/26/17 4:50 PM
Derek Wolfe
DE/IL FA
Wolfe won't return to Sunday's game against the Raiders with a neck injury, Nicki Jhabvala of The Denver Post reports.
EDGE Analysis
Wolfe struggle with a neck injury earlier this season, and this is likely a hiccup related to that. The sixth-year pro has 30 tackles (18 solo) and two sacks this season, and he'll be replaced by a mix of Zach Kerr and Shelby Harris for the time being.
Derek Wolfe DE/IL FA Sat 11/11/17 11:11 AM
Derek Wolfe
DE/IL FA
Wolfe (neck) is free from the Broncos' injury report heading into Sunday's game against the Patriots.
EDGE Analysis
Wolfe sat out Thursday's practice, but it now appears like the team was just giving their starting defensive end time to rest, as he returned in full form Friday. He is seemingly on track to suit up in the Broncos' Week 10 contest.
Derek Wolfe DE/IL FA Thu 11/9/17 7:32 PM
Derek Wolfe
DE/IL FA
Wolfe did not participate in practice Thursday due to a sore neck, Troy Renck of TheDenverChannel.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
While the injury seems minor, it is definitely something to keep an eye on throughout the next couple days. Look for more updates to come once Friday's injury report is released. Should Wolfe miss time, look for Zach Kerr to see increased reps on defense.
Derek Wolfe DE/IL FA Tue 10/31/17 9:50 PM
Derek Wolfe
DE/IL FA
Wolfe logged three tackles (one solo) in Monday night's loss to the Chiefs.
EDGE Analysis
Wolfe was questionable with a hand injury heading into the contest, but ultimately played through it. He was on the field for 43 defensive snaps (69.0 percent). The Broncos next game is Sunday against the Eagles.
Derek Wolfe DE/IL FA Mon 10/30/17 7:25 PM
Derek Wolfe
DE/IL FA
Wolfe (hand) will give it a go for Monday's game versus the Chiefs.
EDGE Analysis
Wolfe's presence will be helpful for the Broncos' defense heading into Monday's key divisional matchup versus the Chiefs. Assuming he does not suffer any setbacks, he appears on track to handle his usual workload.
Derek Wolfe DE/IL FA Sat 10/28/17 2:31 PM
Derek Wolfe
DE/IL FA
Wolfe (hand) is considered questionable ahead of Monday's game against the Chiefs, Zac Stevens of BSNDenver.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Wolfe's status remains a vital concern for the Broncos heading into Monday's key game. The Chiefs have relied on the likes of Kareem Hunt to motor the offense, and Wolfe's absence could foil Denver's chances of slowing things down upfront. If he can't play, Zach Kerr seems like the likely replacement.