P.J. Locke
S DEN (12)
Sun 10/27/24 3:09 PM

Locke (thumb) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Panthers.
EDGE Analysis
Locke logged consecutive DNPs to end the week, and he will miss his first game of the regular season due to a thumb injury. With Locke sidelined, Devon Key and JL Skinner are the top two candidates to draw the start at strong safety alongside free safety Brandon Jones.

P.J. Locke
S DEN (12)
Fri 10/25/24 8:26 PM

Locke (thumb) did not practice Friday and is listed as doubtful ahead of Sunday's game against the Panthers, Parker Gabriel of The Denver Post reports.
EDGE Analysis
Locke opened the week as a limited practice participant due to a thumb injury, but he ended the week with back-to-back DNPs and appears unlikely to play Sunday. If he's indeed inactive, Devon Key would have the slight edge over JL Skinner to start at strong safety alongside free safety Brandon Jones, though Ja'Quan McMillian could also see an uptick in snaps as the nickel corner.

P.J. Locke
S DEN (12)
Mon 9/30/24 2:52 PM

Locke logged 10 total tackles (eight solo), including 1.0 sacks, during Sunday's 10-9 win over the Jets.
EDGE Analysis
The Texas product was all over the field during Denver's Week 4 win, leading the team in total tackles while also being one of six Broncos to bring down Aaron Rodgers. Locke has now accumulated 21 total tackles, including 1.0 sacks, and defended one pass across the Broncos' first four contests. He's projected to continue making plays in Denver's secondary as the season progresses.

P.J. Locke
S DEN (12)
Sat 3/9/24 9:50 PM

Locke and the Broncos agreed on a two-year, $7 million contract with a maximum value of $9 million Saturday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
EDGE Analysis
Locke had a career year in 2023, recording 53 tackles, including 3.0 sacks, while intercepting a pass, deflecting five others and forcing two fumbles over 12 contests with Denver. The 27-year-old is the frontrunner to operate as the Broncos' starting strong safety in 2024.

P.J. Locke
S DEN (12)
Tue 2/13/24 9:50 PM

Locke made 53 tackles (33 solo) to go with three sacks, five passes defended, one interception and two forced fumbles while playing in 12 games across the 2023 season.
EDGE Analysis
Locke set career highs in tackles, sacks, passes defended and interceptions during the 2023 campaign. With fellow safety Kareem Jackson serving two suspensions during the season, Locke was thrust into a starting role for several games and made the most of his opportunities. The 27-year-old will now enter free agency this offseason, but the Broncos could look to offer him a new contract based on his performance in 2023 and the fact that they waived Jackson before the end of the season.

P.J. Locke
S DEN (12)
Tue 12/26/23 10:50 PM

Locke totaled nine tackles (five solo) Sunday in a loss to New England.
EDGE Analysis
Locked play all 56 of Denver's defensive snaps Sunday and recorded a season-high nine stops. Kareem Jackson completed his four-game suspension ahead of the contest, but the Broncos chose not to activate him and then elected to waive him Monday. That should lock Locke into a starting safety role alongside Justin Simmons for the remainder of the campaign.

P.J. Locke
S DEN (12)
Sat 12/16/23 7:00 PM

Locke (neck) is active for Saturday's game against Detroit, Jeff Legwold of ESPN.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Locke sat out of practice Tuesday and Wednesday but was able to log a limited session Thursday. That will be enough for him to suit up against the Lions for a key Week 15 matchup. Locke has seen his role increase over the past three weeks, working as the starter and compiling 22 total tackles over that span. He's also recorded one sack in each of the three contests.

P.J. Locke
S DEN (12)
Sat 12/16/23 2:16 PM

Locke (neck) is expected to play Saturday against the Lions despite his questionable tag, James Palmer of NFL Network reports.
EDGE Analysis
The starting safety will be watched during pregame warmups just to make sure he's good to go, per Palmer. Locke suffered the injury during the Broncos' Week 14 win over the Chargers but returned to practice Thursday. The fourth-year pro has 30 tackles, including 3.0 sacks, and three passes defensed, an interception and two forced fumbles in eight games this season.

P.J. Locke
S DEN (12)
Thu 12/14/23 10:38 PM

Locke (neck) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Lions, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
Locke returned to practice in limited fashion Thursday after missing practice Wednesday and being estimated as a nonparticipant Tuesday. The veteran safety sustained the neck injury during Week 14 against the Chargers, and his status is now up in the air for a Week 15 matchup with the Lions.

P.J. Locke
S DEN (12)
Wed 12/13/23 8:45 PM

Locke (neck) did not participate in Wednesday's practice, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
Locke was also listed as a DNP for the team's estimated practice report Tuesday. It appears he sustained the neck injury at some point during Sunday's 24-7 win over the Chargers. Locke has moved into the starting strong safety role with Kareem Jackson serving a four-game suspension, and the former has 30 tackles (18 solo), including three sacks, one interception and two forced fumbles in eight games this season.