Mike Purcell
IL/DT FA
Sun 9/26/21 2:42 PM

Purcell (knee) is active for Sunday's contest against the Jets.
EDGE Analysis
As expected, Purcell is active for Week 3. The 30-year-old played 19 defensive snaps and registered three tackles during Week 2, and should see a similar workload against the Jets.

Mike Purcell
IL/DT FA
Wed 9/22/21 2:03 PM

Coach Vic Fangio said that Purcell (knee) didn't practice Wednesday, but he should play Sunday, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
Purcell logged 19 defensive snaps against the Jaguars in Week 2 and registered three tackles. The 30-year-old should garner a similar workload against the Jets on Sunday.

Mike Purcell
IL/DT FA
Wed 8/25/21 5:54 PM

Purcell (ankle) is practicing Wednesday, Mike Klis of 9News Denver reports.
EDGE Analysis
Purcell didn't practice Tuesday due to a lingering ankle injury, but he's already back in action. Considering the limitations that Purcell has had in training camp, it seems likely that the Broncos will rest him during Saturday's preseason finale against the Rams.

Mike Purcell
IL/DT FA
Wed 8/25/21 1:04 AM

Purcell didn't participate at Tuesday's practice due to an ankle injury, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
Purcell dealt with a sprained ankle early in training camp, and it appears he's recently aggravated the injury. It seems unlikely the Broncos will risk playing him in Saturday's preseason finale against the Rams, even if the injury isn't a serious concern.

Mike Purcell
IL/DT FA
Sun 8/8/21 11:50 PM

Purcell (ankle) returned to practice Sunday, Zac Stevens of TheDNVR.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Purcell suffered a sprained ankle July 29, but he was back in pads during Sunday's practice after he missed just over a week. Assuming he doesn't encounter any setbacks, it wouldn't be surprising to see the 30-year-old play in Saturday's preseason game against the Vikings.

Mike Purcell
IL/DT FA
Fri 7/30/21 2:06 PM

Purcell did not practice Friday due to an ankle sprain, Troy Renck of Denver 7 News reports.
EDGE Analysis
Purcell underwent surgery to address a lingering foot injury back in February, and it's unclear whether his current issue is in any way related. The veteran was limited to just six games in 2020, and Denver's defensive line is counting on his return to full health for the upcoming campaign.

Mike Purcell
IL/DT FA
Mon 5/24/21 4:47 PM

Purcell (foot) is not practicing yet but has been spotted training off to the side, Kyle Newman of The Denver Post reports.
EDGE Analysis
Purcell, who was limited to six appearances in 2020, isn't yet back to full health but does appear to be progressing. He's undergone multiple surgeries to address the foot injury, the most recent procedure having been in February. All indications are still that Purcell is on track for training camp.

Mike Purcell
IL/DT FA
Wed 2/17/21 8:03 PM

Purcell (foot) is set to undergo surgery in about a month to have a plate and several screws removed from his surgically repaired foot, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
19 days after inking a three-year, $11.5 million contract extension on Oct. 9, Purcell suffered a Lisfranc injury Week 7 against the Chiefs that would keep him out for the remainder of 2020. He had collected 15 tackles and a sack over his first six appearances of the year after posting career highs in tackles (48) and tackles for loss (eight) during his debut season as a Bronco in 2019. Following his procedure in March, the 29-year-old is anticipating a six-to-eight-week recovery timeline. Once returned to the field, Purcell is expected to settle into a meaningful role at defensive tackle, where he's started 13 times over 19 appearances the past two seasons.

Mike Purcell
IL/DT FA
Wed 11/18/20 7:09 PM

Purcell was seen at Wednesday's practice with a scooter elevating his surgically repaired foot, Mike Klis of 9News Denver reports.
EDGE Analysis
Purcell has resided on injured reserve since Oct. 27 with the foot issue, and is not expected to return to the lineup this season. This news re-affirms the notion that Purcell won't return this season, as Sylvester Williams will continue to operate as the team's starting nose tackle.

Mike Purcell
IL/DT FA
Tue 10/27/20 6:16 PM

Purcell (foot) was placed on injured reserve Tuesday, Mike Klis of 9News Denver reports.
EDGE Analysis
Coach Vic Fangio said after Sunday's loss to the Chiefs the 29-year-old was out for the season, so it was only a matter of time before he shifted to injured reserve. Purcell was playing the highest snap share of his career and had 15 total tackles and one sack prior to the Lisfranc injury.