Broncos put backup center Michael Deiter on season-ending IR after quad injury
Denver placed backup center Michael Deiter on injured reserve for the rest of the season after a quad injury required surgery.
The Denver Broncos moved backup center Michael Deiter to season-ending injured reserve after a quad injury was confirmed during training camp. Deiter was carted off the field on Tuesday, and medical evaluation indicated surgery would be necessary, according to coach Sean Payton. Payton said he felt bad for Deiter and praised his recent performance.
The team now faces a shortage at center, with both starter Luke Wattenberg and primary backup Alex Forsyth already listed as injured. Options to fill the void include Calvin Throckmorton, Gavin Ortega, and possibly guards Quinn Meinerz and Kage Casey. To replace Deiter on the 91-man roster, Denver signed veteran center Lecitus Smith, though his availability for the upcoming preseason game remains uncertain.
Why it matters
The injury deepens the Broncos' shortage at center, affecting roster depth for the upcoming season.
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