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OFFICE: Broncos’ Brightest Young Offensive Star Placed on IR after Training-Camp Hamstring Injury

The Denver Broncos have placed defensive lineman Matt Henningsen on injured reserve after he suffered a torn Achilles during last week’s joint practice with the San Francisco 49ers. Henningsen was initially designated waived/injured; after clearing waivers, he reverted to Denver’s IR and will miss the entire 2025 season, head coach Sean Payton confirmed. 

“He’ll be having surgery when we get back to Denver… it did come back as an Achilles tear,” Payton said. “I hate that for him, and that’ll put him out for the season.”

Henningsen went down during a one-on-one period roughly an hour into the joint session and was helped to the training area on site, per local reports. Early fears of a significant injury were realized following imaging and Payton’s postgame update.

Henningsen’s loss trims Denver’s interior/odd-front rotation and special-teams depth. The staff will redistribute snaps across the defensive line group and elevate depth options as preseason continues, with an eye on maintaining early-down run sturdiness while preserving pass-rush sub-packages. (Denver also made a corresponding roster move by signing DB Gregory Junior as Henningsen went to waived/injured.)

Because Henningsen cleared waivers and reverted to IR, he remains under club control while rehabbing. With Payton declaring him out for 2025, the target shifts to recovery and a potential return for 2026 training camp following surgery. 

Denver will monitor internal competition for rotation snaps through the remaining preseason dates and finalize contingency plans before cutdown. The emphasis, coaches said, is on “next-man-up” execution and protecting the unit’s early-down floor while special teams replace a reliable core contributor

If you’d like, I can spin a quick social caption + hashtags and a 12–15s reel script announcing the IR move for your Broncos page.

Ravens Fan-Favourite CB Faces Family Tragedy After Week 5 Game as Military-Trained Skydiving Instructor Dies in Nashville
Baltimore, MD – October 8, 2025Baltimore Ravens second-year cornerback Nate Wiggins is mourning a profound personal loss following the team’s Week 5 matchup, as his cousin, Justin “Spidey” Fuller — a respected military-trained skydiving instructor — died in a tragic tandem jump accident outside Nashville. Fuller, 35, was fatally injured after becoming separated from his harness mid-air during a jump organized by Go Skydive Nashville. His student survived after landing in a tree with the parachute deployed and was later rescued by firefighters. Police confirmed Fuller’s body was recovered in a wooded area off Ashland City Highway. The Nashville Fire Department called it “one of the most complex high-angle rescues in recent years,” commending personnel for their efforts. Known by the nickname “Spidey,” Fuller died after a tandem skydive went wrong on October 4, 2025, near Nashville, Tennessee. (Facebook/Justin Fuller Spidey) Beloved in the skydiving community, Spidey had completed more than 5,000 jumps and helped train U.S. service members in advanced aerial maneuvers. Friends described him as “fearless, focused and devoted to lifting others higher — in life and in the air.” Wiggins — whose mother is the younger sister of Fuller’s mother, grew up admiring his cousin’s discipline and sense of purpose. Family members say that influence helped shape his mental toughness and leadership on the field. A relative told local media, “Justin taught Nate that strength isn’t about being unbreakable — it’s about standing firm when life hits hardest. That’s exactly how Nate lives and plays today.” Wiggins, a former first-round pick from Clemson, has steadily earned the Ravens’ trust as a rotational cornerback in nickel/dime packages, praised for his speed, press technique, and ability to carry deep routes. Coaches describe him as “wise beyond his years,” calm under pressure, and disciplined at the catch point. Through the first five games of 2025, he has 12 solo tackles, 4 passes defensed, and 1 interception, reinforcing his value on the perimeter.  The Ravens organization has provided time and private support for Wiggins and his family, ensuring he can grieve without team-related obligations. Teammates have stood beside him, honoring both his resilience and his family’s tradition of service. The FAA is investigating the incident, while tributes to “Spidey” continue to pour in on social media from military colleagues, fellow skydivers, and fans across the country.“He taught others to fly — now he flies higher than all of us,” one tribute read. Wiggins kept his public comments brief, speaking softly before being embraced by teammates:“Spidey always told me not to fear the height — only the moment you forget to look down and pull someone else up with you. This week, I’m playing for him.”