2025 Defense Stats
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2025 Fantasy Outlook
Wattenberg heads into a contract year after operating as the Broncos' starting center in 2024. Despite missing four regular season games on injured reserve due to an ankle injury, the 27-year-old proved to build solid chemistry with quarterback Bo Nix. Wattenberg should continue to develop as a member of a formidable offensive line unit. Read Past Outlooks
Signed a four-year, $48 million contract with the Broncos in November of 2025.
Questionable for Sunday
Wattenberg (shoulder) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's AFC Championship Game against the Patriots.
ANALYSIS
Wattenberg was a full participant in practice throughout the week, so the center's odds of being activated from injured reserve are high. Alex Forsyth (ankle), who has been operating as the starting center, is also questionable to play. Both linemen will likely be able to suit up, but in a situation where neither can go, Sam Mustipher will be the starting center in Sunday's playoff game.
Wattenberg was a full participant in practice throughout the week, so the center's odds of being activated from injured reserve are high. Alex Forsyth (ankle), who has been operating as the starting center, is also questionable to play. Both linemen will likely be able to suit up, but in a situation where neither can go, Sam Mustipher will be the starting center in Sunday's playoff game.
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Measurables Review
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How do Luke Wattenberg's measurables compare to other centers?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
6' 5"Weight
300 lbs40-Yard Dash
5.20 secShuttle Time
4.57 secCone Drill
7.45 secVertical Jump
29.5 inBroad Jump
113 inHand Length
9.38 inArm Length
34.13 in
2024 Fantasy Outlook
A fifth-round pick in the 2022 NFL Draft, Wattenberg should contend to be he Broncos' starting center in 2024. The 27-year-old has played both center and guard in his two NFL seasons, so his versatility could afford him the opportunity to be used in different roles. Nonetheless, Wattenberg will have the important responsibility of building a strong chemistry with whoever is under center when the season starts, especially with a potential rookie at quarterback in Bo Nix.
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Designated to return from IR
The Broncos designated Wattenberg (shoulder) to return from injured reserve Wednesday, Aric DiLalla of the team's official site reports.
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Placed on IR
Wattenberg (shoulder) was placed on injured reserve Thursday, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official website reports.
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No go for Week 17
Wattenberg (shoulder) has been ruled out for Thursday night's matchup against the Chiefs.
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Inks four-year extension
Wattenberg and the Broncos agreed on a four-year, $48 million contract extension Tuesday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
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Getting green light
Wattenberg (ankle) is active for Sunday's game against the Chiefs.
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Denver interested in extension
Wattenberg and the Broncos have had preliminary talks about a contract extension, Mike Klis of 9News Denver reports.
ANALYSIS
The 2022 fifth-round pick has started 24 games at center for Denver over the last two seasons. Keeping Wattenberg would provide valuable stability to an offensive line that has graded out as one of the best units in the league this year. If no extension is reached, Wattenberg will become an unrestricted free agent this offseason.
The 2022 fifth-round pick has started 24 games at center for Denver over the last two seasons. Keeping Wattenberg would provide valuable stability to an offensive line that has graded out as one of the best units in the league this year. If no extension is reached, Wattenberg will become an unrestricted free agent this offseason.