Overview
- Multiple on-site reporters and local beat writers say Henningsen was carted off practice in Denver on Friday, Aug. 7, 2026, and that he tore the other Achilles, a diagnosis that will cost him the season.
- The confirmation came from local sources including 9News’ Mike Klis and was carried by Pro Football Rumors, ClutchPoints and other outlets while the Broncos had not issued an immediate official update.
- Henningsen had been having a strong training camp and was competing for a rotational defensive-line spot behind starters Zach Allen, D.J. Jones and Malcolm Roach before the injury.
- The tear is Henningsen’s second major Achilles injury after an August 2025 rupture, meaning he will face another long rehab and the injury could affect contract talks ahead of his expected free agency next year.
- Denver’s depth picture shifts immediately, with younger and backup linemen such as Eyioma Uwazurike, Tyler Onyedim, Sai’vion Jones and others likely to see increased snaps while the team waits for an official medical update.