P.J. Locke
S DEN (12)
Tue 1/13/26 7:30 PM

Locke (leg) was a full participant in Tuesday's practice.
EDGE Analysis
Locke suffered a leg injury during the Broncos' Week 18 win over the Chargers. He had an extra week to recover from the injury thanks to the Broncos' bye to the divisional round, and with his full pratice Tuesday, Locke is on track to play against the Bills on Saturday. He ended the 2025 regular season with 16 tackles (nine solo) and three pass defenses over 16 games while serving on both defense and special teams.

P.J. Locke
S DEN (12)
Sun 1/4/26 5:42 PM

Locke (leg) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Chargers, Zac Stevens of TheDNVR.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Locke is being evaluated on the sidelines by medical staff to determine whether he can return to Sunday's game. JL Skinner and Devon Key are in line for more snaps at safety for as long as Locke is out of the game.

P.J. Locke
S DEN (12)
Thu 11/6/25 7:06 PM

Locke (neck) is active for Thursday's Week 10 matchup against Las Vegas.
EDGE Analysis
Locke missed last Sunday's win over Houston due to a neck issue, but it appears that his absence won't extend beyond one game. Locke's return will most impact Denver's special-teams unit, as the safety logged just 12 defensive snaps (as opposed to 128 snaps on special teams) over the club's first eight contests.

P.J. Locke
S DEN (12)
Wed 11/5/25 7:50 PM

Locke (neck) is questionable to play in Thursday night's contest against the Raiders.
EDGE Analysis
Locke was able to improve from a non-participant to a full participant at the team's three walkthroughs this week, but he'll ultimately enter Week 10 with an injury designation. The safety missed the team's Week 9 win over the Texans, but his absence carried the greatest impact with the team's special-teams unit.

P.J. Locke
S DEN (12)
Fri 10/31/25 10:31 PM

Locke (neck) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Texans.
EDGE Analysis
Locke seemingly suffered the injury during Denver's Week 8 win over the Cowboys, as he began the week with a limited practice session. However, he was unable to practice Friday and will now miss his first game of the season. Locke has played almost exclusively on special teams.

P.J. Locke
S DEN (12)
Wed 7/23/25 10:01 PM

Locke (back) participated in Denver's training camp session Wednesday, Zac Stevens of TheDNVR.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Locke is healthy again after having undergone spinal fusion surgery earlier in the offseason. He recorded 74 tackles (50 solo), with 1.0 sacks, across 15 games last season but could see a reduced role during the upcoming campaign as Talanoa Hufanga will likely replace him as the team's starting strong safety.

P.J. Locke
S DEN (12)
Wed 7/2/25 9:54 PM

Locke underwent spinal fusion surgery during the offseason and is still recovering, he recently disclosed on his YouTube channel.
EDGE Analysis
Locke played through the back injury during the 2024 season and managed to play 982 total snaps despite dealing with considerable pain. His ability to return to the field was in question, but Locke said that his pain levels are minimal and he hopes to be cleared for training camp.

P.J. Locke
S DEN (12)
Wed 1/22/25 4:58 PM

Locke recorded 74 total tackles (50 solo), including 1.0 sacks, two passes defended and one forced fumble over 15 regular-season games in 2024.
EDGE Analysis
Locke's tackle total rose for the fifth consecutive season in 2024, tallying 21 more stops than he did in 2023. However, despite playing 425 additional defensive snaps, the Texas product recorded fewer passes defended, interceptions and forced fumbles this season compared to last, leaving plenty of room for improvement. Locke is expected to remain in Denver in 2025, having signed a two-year, $7 million extension with the team last offseason. He'll likely have the opportunity to compete for one the Broncos' starting safety spots again throughout the offseason.

P.J. Locke
S DEN (12)
Mon 12/30/24 11:28 AM

Locke registered nine tackles (six solo) during Denver's 30-24 overtime loss to Cincinnati on Saturday.
EDGE Analysis
Locke played a season-high 79 defensive snaps Saturday, and he finished as the Broncos' third-leading tackler behind Riley Moss (14) and Brandon Jones (13). Locke is up to a career-high 74 tackles (50 solo) through 14 games, and he'll look to add to his total in Denver's regular-season finale against Kansas City on Sunday.

P.J. Locke
S DEN (12)
Tue 12/3/24 8:33 PM

Locke posted six tackles (five solo) in Monday's 41-32 Week 13 win against the Browns.
EDGE Analysis
Locke ranked third on Denver in stops in the wild win. The veteran safety has posted at least six tackles in four of his past six games. His tackle total Monday pushed him to 57 on the season, establishing a new career-high mark.