Broncos Sign Gregory Junior Waive Injured Matt Henningsen

The Denver Broncos have waived defensive lineman Matt Henningsen with an injury designation after he tore his Achilles tendon during a joint practice with the San Francisco 49ers, ending his 2025 season. Henningsen, a 2022 sixth-round pick from Wisconsin, has appeared in 34 games and recorded 40 tackles, but the injury is a significant setback as he was entering a contract year. To fill his roster spot, the Broncos signed cornerback Gregory Junior, a 26-year-old who was originally a sixth-round pick by the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2022 and has played 10 NFL games with 17 tackles and one pass breakup. Junior has had a turbulent career, moving through several teams' practice squads before joining Denver. The Broncos now face a competitive defensive line situation with six or seven players vying for spots, including established starters and promising reserves. Head coach Sean Payton expressed sympathy for Henningsen's injury and emphasized the competitive nature of roster decisions.