The Broncos extended a second-round tender to Purcell on Wednesday, Adam Schefter reports.

EDGE Analysis

Purcell proved himself to be one of the most consistent run defenders in the league last season, recording 48 total tackles across 13 games. Assuming no other club is willing to match the asking price of a second-round pick, Purcell will be in store for regular snaps along Denver's defensive front in 2020.

Purcell ended the 2019 season with 48 total tackles.

EDGE Analysis

Playing the nose, Purcell was seldom in position to rack up tackles, but his insertion into the lineup in Week 5 -- along with adding Alexander Johnson and moving Shelby Harris to defensive end -- has been credited with plugging up the Broncos' leaky run defense. Denver surrendered 147.3 rushing yards per game during the season's first four games with Purcell playing as a reserve and 99.5 yards per game thereafter, including impressive efforts against premium backs such as Dalvin Cook, Derrick Henry and Melvin Gordon. Purcell will be a restricted free agent this offseason, but he should be a safe bet to reprise his role in 2020 given head coach Vic Fangio's familiarity and fondness of him dating back to their time together with the 49ers.

Purcell (ribs) returned to Sunday's game against the Vikings, Nicki Jhabvala of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Purcell suffered the injury in the first quarter, but after receiving extra treatment, made his return to the field. Now that he's back, expect the Wyoming product to assume his usual role as the team's starting nose tackle.

Purcell was forced out of Sunday's game against the Vikings with a rib injury, Nicki Jhabvala of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Broncos will have to carry on without their starting nose tackle. Purcell recorded 18 tackles over the last five games, and the team now has just four healthy defensive linemen. Either Dre'Mont Jones or Adam Gotsis figure to bump to the interior in Purcell's place.

Purcell (head) recorded one assisted tackle during Thursday's preseason game against the Seahawks.

EDGE Analysis

Purcell suffered a head injury during last week's preseason opener against the Falcons, and now appears to have made a full recovery. The veteran defensive tackle will resume competing for a depth role with the Broncos.

Purcell is questionable to return to Thursday's preseason opener against the Falcons due to a face laceration, Erich Schubert of the team's official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Purcell exited Thursday's game in the first half. The 28-year-old is competing for a depth spot on Denver's roster behind Shelby Harris, and will look to get healthy as soon as possible.

Purcell signed a contract with the Broncos on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

The 28-year-old nose tackle has 42 career games under his belt, but has not appeared on an active roster since 2016. Purcell projects to serve as a reserve option behind Shelby Harris and faces a tough path to the 53-man roster.

Purcell signed with the Chiefs on Friday, Field Yates of ESPN reports.

EDGE Analysis

This will be Purcell's second stint with the Chiefs this year after he signed a reserve/future deal with them in January before being released in April. Purcell was not on an active roster in 2017 and has appeared in 42 career games, and he would be little more than a depth option on Kansas City's final roster.

Purcell was waived by the Chiefs on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Purcell joined the Chiefs practice squad in November and inked a reserve/future contract in January. The 27-year-old has 29 tackles (16 solo) and one sack in 42 career games, but was not on an active roster in the 2017 season.

Purcell has inked a reserve/future contract with the Chiefs, Terez A. Paylor of the Kansas City Star reports.

EDGE Analysis

Purcell signed with the Chiefs' practice squad in late November and received a reserve/future contract along with all of the other players on the practice squad. He will attempt to latch on to the 53-man roster as a reserve defensive lineman in 2018.