Matt Henningsen’s season is over before it ever started. The reserve Broncos DL tore his Achilles tendon Thursday in a joint practice against San Francisco, Sean Payton said Saturday.

With Matt Henningsen out for the 2025 season, the door is open for Eyioma Uwazurike to make his case to stick around.

Broncos defensive lineman Matt Henningsen may be out for the season. Henningsen suffered an Achilles injury during the team’s joint practice Thursday with the 49ers, and the team fears it will end his season, according to Mike Klis of 9 News.