McGlinchey Out for Month with MCL Sprain

Denver Broncos right tackle Mike McGlinchey suffered a significant MCL sprain in Sunday's 13-6 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers and is expected to be sidelined for about a month. The injury occurred during Denver's final offensive possession when McGlinchey was blocking T.J. Watt and got inadvertently rolled up from behind. Evaluations are ongoing, so the recovery timeline remains somewhat fluid. McGlinchey's absence is a significant blow to the Broncos' offensive line, which struggled during the game, allowing multiple sacks and hits on rookie quarterback Bo Nix. Alex Palczewski, who replaced McGlinchey for the final plays, is likely to start in the upcoming games, with Matt Peart and Frank Crum also potential candidates. McGlinchey, a key player signed for $87.5 million from the 49ers, had been a consistent starter before this injury.