Adkins finished the 2025 regular-season campaign with six catches on 11 targets for 48 yards and one touchdown across nine appearances.

EDGE Analysis

Adkins did not play a significant role for the Broncos this season, as the tight end missed time with ankle and knee injuries during the 2025 campaign. The 26-year-old operated as Denver's No. 3 tight end behind Evan Engram and Adam Trautman, so even when he was healthy, Adkins faced an uphill battle for playing time. The South Carolina product is set to become a restricted free agent this offseason, so the Broncos will have the opportunity to match any offers he may receiver from other teams to keep him in Denver. Regardless of where Adkins ends up playing in 2026, he'll likely continue to be far off the fantasy radar.

Adkins (knee) was a full participant at practice Thursday, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official website reports.

EDGE Analysis

Adkins was able to log a full practice after opening the week as a limited participant Wednesday, moving past the knee injury that forced him to miss the team's Week 17 win over the Chiefs. The tight end will likely operate in his traditional depth role behind Evan Engram and Adam Trautman in Sunday's matchup with the Chargers.

Adkins (knee) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.

EDGE Analysis

Adkins was unable to play against the Chiefs on Christmas Day due to a knee injury, which also caused him to miss five games from Weeks 9 through 14. His ability to practice in a limited fashion indicates that he is progressing in his recovery, and he would likely avoid an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Chargers if he were to log a full practice over the next two days.

Adkins (knee) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Chiefs.

EDGE Analysis

A knee injury prevented Adkins from participating in any of the walkthrough practices during Week 17 prep, and he won't be on the Broncos' active roster for Christmas Day. Evan Engram and Adam Trautman are the only two tight ends on the active roster heading into Thursday's game. Adkins' next opportunity to play is Week 18 against the Chargers.

Adkins (knee) did not participate in Tuesday's walkthrough practice, Parker Gabriel of The Denver Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Adkins has suited up in consecutive games after missing five due to a knee injury, which he potentially reaggravated last Sunday against the Jaguars. The tight end left in the first half and was unable to return to the game, a report that, combined with Tuesday's practice participation, does not bode well for his chances of playing in Thursday night's game against the Chiefs. Adkins will have one more chance to increase his participation level in the hopes of avoiding an injury designation ahead of Thursday's contest.

Adkins (knee) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's matchup versus the Jaguars, Troy Renck of Denver 7 News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Adkins is done for the day after sustaining a knee injury in the first half of the game. Evan Engram and Adam Trautman will be left as the team's only healthy tight ends for the remainder of the matchup.

Adkins is questionable to return to Sunday's matchup against Jacksonville due to a knee injury, Zac Stevens of TheDNVR.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Adkins had to hobble to the medical tent after getting hurt in the first half. The third-year tight end recently returned from a five-game absence due to a knee issue, but it's unclear if his injury Sunday is related. Evan Engram and Adam Trautman are Denver's two healthy remaining tight ends.

Adkins went without a target while taking the field for 25 of the Broncos' 68 snaps on offense in Sunday's 34-26 win over the Packers.

EDGE Analysis

Though Adkins never landed on injured reserve, he missed five consecutive games due to a knee issue before he was cleared to return to action Sunday. The 26-year-old's 37 percent offensive snap share was roughly on par with his rates from his first six appearances, but he largely served as a blocker during his time on the field; he ran just two routes on the day.

Adkins (knee) doesn't have an injury designation ahead of Sunday's game against the Packers.

EDGE Analysis

Adkins' availability for Week 15 was initially suspected when the Broncos waived fellow tight end Marcedes Lewis on Thursday. Adkins has been absent since Week 9 with a persistent knee injury, and his return to the lineup is a valuable addition to a Broncos team that is attempting to secure the AFC's top seed. Adkins has six receptions for 48 yards and a touchdown on 10 targets through six games this season. The 26-year-old's ability to block for the run and pass game is arguably more valuable to the team, but he also has solid receiving upside.

Adkins (knee) was limited in Wednesday's practice, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Adkins has missed the Broncos' last five games due to a knee injury, but his return to practice Wednesday -- albeit in a limited capacity -- is a sign that he is progressing in his recovery. He has two more chances to log a full practice and be cleared to play against the Packers on Sunday. Adam Trautman and Marcedes Lewis will continue to provide depth at tight end behind Evan Engram for as long as Adkins is sidelined.