Purcell suffered a Lisfarnc injury in his foot during Sunday's loss to the Chiefs and will miss the rest of the season, Ryan O'Halloran of The Denver Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Purcell has been a steady contributor for the Broncos this year, consistently handling a starting workload on a defense that ranks ninth in the league by allowing just 109 rushing yards per game. He's produced 15 tackles and a sack in the process. Purcell is the second starting Broncos defensive lineman to go down for the season, as Jurrell Casey (biceps) was shut down after Week 3. This could have major ramifications for the Broncos' defense, but rookie McTelvin Agim will step into a starting role and look to ease the pain of Purcell's absence.

Purcell will not return to Sunday's game against the Chiefs due to a foot injury, Troy Renck of Denver 7 News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Purcell was forced out of action early in the third quarter. With McTelvin Agim (healthy scratch) inactive, the Broncos could have to rely on DeMarcus Walker or Dre'Mont Jones to slot into the interior of the defensive line.

Purcell (knee) is officially active for Sunday's game against the Patriots.

EDGE Analysis

Purcell practiced on a limited basis all week, so the fact that he's able to suit up is a positive sign. Now that the 29-year-old is healthy enough to play, he'll likely assume his usual starting role at nose tackle for Week 6.

Purcell (knee) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Patriots, Zack Cox of NESN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Purcell was limited in practice all week, and he's trending up after practicing just one day last week. The 29-year-old nose tackle has accrued 13 tackles and a sack through four games, and if he's ultimately ruled out, McTelvin Agim is expected to start in Purcell's place.

Purcell (knee) is questionable for Monday's game versus the Patriots, Zack Cox of NESN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Purcell didn't practice all week until Saturday when he was a limited participant, so perhaps the extra day of rest will be enough for the 29-year-old to suit up against the Patriots. He handles a considerable workload at nose tackle, but if he can't get healthy in time, expect McTelvin Agim to bump into a starting role.

Purcell signed a three-year contract extension with the Broncos on Tuesday, Aric DiLalla of the team's official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

The official numbers are still uncertain, but Purcell will stick in his home state through the 2023 season. The 29-year-old nose tackle has recorded 13 tackles (nine solo) and a sack through four games while consistently playing at least 60 percent of the team's defensive snaps.

Purcell (calf) returned to practice Friday, Zac Stevens of TheDNVR.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Purcell's injury was minor since he missed only a few days of practice, so the starting nose tackle will resume preparing for the 2020 season. The 29-year-old played 13 games for the Broncos in 2019, recording 48 tackles.

Purcell (calf) did not practice Tuesday, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Purcell has now missed back-to-back practice sessions. The Broncos will count on him as a key starter and run defender when healthy. Purcell's lack of upside as a pass rusher leaves him with minimal IDP value in most fantasy formats.

Purcell officially signed his contract tender with the Broncos on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Denver placed a second-round tender on Purcell in March, but no teams were willing to put up the asking price to provide an offer sheet, so he'll be staying in the Mile High City. The 29-year-old didn't record any sacks over 13 games in 2019, but he had a career-high 48 tackles (28 solo) and was a major factor in the Broncos' run defense.

Following the acquisition of Jurrell Casey, Purcell figures to hold onto the starting nose-tackle spot heading into camp, Benjamin Allbright of KOA Colorado reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Broncos' entire starting defensive line hit free agency to start the league year and all options appeared to be on the table, including signing former Texans' nose tackle D.J. Reader, now with the Bengals. The Broncos ultimately tendered Purcell and traded for Casey, who can play up and down the line, but figures to play end opposite sophomore Dre'Mont Jones on base downs. Denver will almost certainly look for additional reinforcements in free agency and the draft, but it'll be tough to find an upgrade to Purcell -- Pro Football Focus' top-graded run defender in 2019 -- without a serious additional investment. Purcell's spot looks safe heading into the 2020 season.