Diontae Spencer WR FA Mon 12/28/20 9:16 PM
Diontae Spencer
WR FA
Spencer caught one of his two targets for a 10-yard gain and added a nine-yard run during Sunday's 19-16 loss at the Chargers. He added 111 total yards on five kick returns and 46 total yards on three punt returns.
EDGE Analysis
Spencer doubled his season total of targets Sunday as KJ Hamler (concussion) exited early. The diminutive target was even the closest target to Drew Lock's last-second Hail-Mary heave at the end of the ballgame. If Hamler can't play in the season finale against Las Vegas, expect Spencer to get a touch or two on offense, particular with gadget-type plays.
Diontae Spencer WR FA Wed 12/16/20 12:23 PM
Diontae Spencer
WR FA
Spencer had an 83-yard punt return for a touchdown during Sunday's 32-27 win over the Panthers. He also had five yards on his lone kick return.
EDGE Analysis
Spencer hasn't drawn a target since Week 6, but he continues to get consistent work in the return game. He earned AFC Special Teams Player of the Week for his performance against the Panthers and is now averaging 17.5 yards per punt return.
Diontae Spencer WR FA Thu 12/10/20 7:19 PM
Diontae Spencer
WR FA
Spencer was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Thursday, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
Given this development, the McNeese State standout becomes eligible to suit up Week 14 against the Panthers. Spencer has been residing on the reserve/COVID-19 list since Nov. 27, meaning a game appearance would mark his first since Week 11. The 28-year-old has averaged 10.2 yards per punt return over nine attempts as well as 18.6 yards per return over eight kickoff opportunities.
Diontae Spencer WR FA Fri 11/27/20 4:39 PM
Diontae Spencer
WR FA
The Broncos placed Spencer on the reserve/COVID-19 list Friday, Mike Klis of 9News Denver reports.
EDGE Analysis
Spencer has either tested positive for the virus or come into close contact with an infected person. Regardless, he won't play against the Saints on Sunday. In turn, Tyrie Cleveland and KJ Hamler are expected to return kicks and punts, respecitively.
Diontae Spencer WR FA Tue 11/24/20 4:47 PM
Diontae Spencer
WR FA
Spencer didn't receive a target on offense but recorded 22 yards on his lone kick return and 10 yards on three punt returns in Sunday's 20-13 win over the Dolphins.
EDGE Analysis
Spencer hasn't played more than six snaps on offense in a game this year. The 28-year-old is the team's primary returner, and he's averaged 18.6 yards per kick return and 10.2 yards per punt return.
Diontae Spencer WR FA Sun 11/15/20 2:40 PM
Diontae Spencer
WR FA
Spencer (shoulder) is active for Sunday's game against the Raiders.
EDGE Analysis
The 28-year-old was considered questionable due to the shoulder injury, but it won't prevent him from suiting up Sunday. Spencer should handle return duties and work as a depth receiver for the Broncos.
Diontae Spencer WR FA Fri 11/13/20 4:29 PM
Diontae Spencer
WR FA
Spencer (shoulder) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Raiders, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
Spencer practiced fully Friday, which bodes well for his availability. The return man is unlikely to have much of a role on offense unless fellow wide receiver Jerry Jeudy -- who is questionable with a shoulder injury of his own -- sits.
Diontae Spencer WR FA Wed 11/11/20 6:49 PM
Diontae Spencer
WR FA
Spencer (shoulder) was a limited participant during Wednesday's practice, Troy Renck of Denver 7 News reports.
EDGE Analysis
Spencer suffered the injury during last week's loss to the Falcons, and he appears to be continuing to managing the issue. The Denver receiving corps is all the sudden looking a bit thin, with Spencer, Jerry Jeudy (shoulder) and Tim Patrick (hamstring) all managing injuries during Wednesday's practice.
Diontae Spencer WR FA Sat 11/7/20 5:53 PM
Diontae Spencer
WR FA
Spencer (shoulder) has been ruled out for Sunday's game versus the Falcons, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
Spencer was already considered doubtful heading into the weekend, so this news was expected. He'll miss a third straight game, but his contributions as a depth wide receiver won't be affected much because Tim Patrick (hamstring) is expected to return. Tyrie Cleveland and KJ Hamler are expected to fill in on kick and punt returns, respectively.
Diontae Spencer WR FA Fri 11/6/20 5:20 PM
Diontae Spencer
WR FA
Spencer (shoulder) is considered doubtful for Sunday's game versus the Falcons, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
Spencer's on track to miss a third straight game since suffering a shoulder injury in a Week 6 win over the Patriots. His absence will mainly affect the Broncos' return game, so Tyrie Cleveland and KJ Hamler should continue to work as the kick and punt returners, respectively.