- Nate Adkins
- #45
- Team DEN
- Pos TE
- Status QQuestionable
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Won't play at Las Vegas
Adkins (knee) is officially listed as out for Sunday's game against the Raiders, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.
Analysis: Adkins did not participate at practice at all during the week, as he continues to tend to a knee injury he suffered in Week 8 versus the Cowboys. Adam Trautman and two-time Pro Bowler Evan Engram are currently the only two healthy tight ends on Denver's 53-man roster.
Published: Fri, Dec 5 at 4:18pm by Rotowire.com
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Not ready to return to practice
Adkins (knee) didn't practice Wednesday, Zac Stevens of TheDNVR.com reports.
Analysis: Adkins hurt his knee during a game against Dallas on Oct. 26. Though the Broncos have elected against placing Adkins on IR to this point, the tight end hasn't practiced since getting hurt and has missed four consecutive contests. Adam Trautman has worked as Denver's No. 2 tight end while Adkins has been out and will presumably continue to do so until Adkins returns.
Published: Wed, Dec 3 at 4:43pm by Rotowire.com
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Ruled out for Sunday
Adkins (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Commanders.
Analysis: Adkins will miss his fourth consecutive game with a knee issue. The tight end has yet to practice in any capacity since suffering the injury in Week 8. The timetable for the tight end's return remains unclear, though the decision not to move him to IR means a return may not be as far out of sight as it seems.
Published: Fri, Nov 28 at 3:18pm by Rotowire.com
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No practice to begin week
Adkins (knee) did not practice Wednesday.
Analysis: Adkins has missed Denver's last three games with the knee issue. He has yet to practice in any capacity since suffering the injury, so there should be significant doubt about his status for Denver's Week 13 matchup against the Commanders.
Published: Wed, Nov 26 at 5:24pm by Rotowire.com
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Won't play Week 11
Adkins (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Chiefs.
Analysis: Adkins will miss a third consecutive game due a knee injury that prevented him from participating in all three practices during Week 11 prep. Adam Trautman and Evan Engram will continue to serve as the Broncos' top tight ends on the active roster in Adkins' absence. With the Broncos on a bye for Week 12, Adkins will have more time to recover from his knee injury and try to be available for Week 13 against the Commanders on Sunday, Nov. 30.
Published: Fri, Nov 14 at 4:55pm by Rotowire.com
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Still unable to practice
Adkins (knee) did not participate at practice Wednesday.
Analysis: Adkins has sat out Denver's last two contests with a knee injury he suffered in Week 8 versus the Cowboys, and his availability for Week 11 is now in jeopardy. He'll likely have to practice to some extent Thursday or Friday to give himself a chance to suit up Sunday versus the Chiefs.
Published: Wed, Nov 12 at 6:03pm by Rotowire.com
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Will miss second straight
Adkins (knee) has been ruled out ahead of Denver's game against the Raiders on Thursday.
Analysis: Adkins is set to miss his second straight game. He has been unable to practice in any capacity since originally suffering the injury, so it's unclear when he may be able to return. Adam Trautman played a season-high 73 percent of offensive snaps in Adkins' absence in Week 9, and he should see an expanded role once again.
Published: Wed, Nov 5 at 4:38pm by Rotowire.com
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Sits out of Tuesday's walkthrough
Adkins (knee) did not participate in Tuesday's walkthrough practice.
Analysis: Adkins has opened Week 10 prep with back-to-back DNPs as he continues to recover from a knee injury he sustained against the Cowboys in Week 8. He was unable to play against the Texans on Sunday, and he's unlikely to play Thursday against the Raiders unless he practices in at least a limited capacity Wednesday.
Published: Tue, Nov 4 at 4:47pm by Rotowire.com
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No practice to begin week
Adkins (knee) was estimated to be a non-participant in Monday's practice, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.
Analysis: Adkins was sidelined with the injury in Week 9 and will now have a short turnaround ahead of Thursday's matchup against the Raiders. He'll likely have to log at least one limited session in the next two days to have a chance to suit up on game day.
Published: Mon, Nov 3 at 9:07pm by Rotowire.com
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Won't play vs. Houston
Adkins (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Texans.
Analysis: Adkins was unable to practice all week due to a knee injury he sustained against the Cowboys in Week 8. With Lucas Krull (foot) on injured reserve and Adkins sidelined for Week 9, Adam Trautman will see an elevated role on offense as the TE2 behind Evan Engram, and the Broncos could elevate Caleb Lohner or Marcedes Lewis from the practice squad to the active roster for Sunday's road game.
Published: Fri, Oct 31 at 4:07pm by Rotowire.com
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No practice to begin week
Adkins (knee) did not practice Wednesday, Parker Gabriel of The Denver Post reports.
Analysis: Adkins suffered the knee injury in Sunday's win over the Cowboys and did not return. His status for Sunday's Week 9 matchup against the Texans is likely in doubt, though he'll still have two days to increase his practice activity.
Published: Wed, Oct 29 at 5:19pm by Rotowire.com
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Dealing with knee injury
Adkins (knee) is questionable to return to Sunday's contest against the Cowboys, Parker Gabriel of The Denver Post reports.
Analysis: Adkins suffered an apparent knee injury in the second half, and his status for the rest of the game is now up in the air. In his absence, Evan Engram will continue to handle the majority of the workload at tight end versus Dallas.
Published: Sun, Oct 26 at 4:07pm by Rotowire.com
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Two catches in Week 7 win
Adkins played 26 of the Broncos' 81 snaps on offense and finished with two catches for 20 yards on three targets in Sunday's 33-32 win over the Giants.
Analysis: Adkins recorded a 16-yard touchdown reception in the Broncos' 13-11 win over the Jets in London in Week 6, but he's otherwise offered little fantasy utility in his backup role at tight end behind starter Evan Engram. Through five appearances on the season, Adkins has played fewer than half of the Broncos' offensive snaps on each occasion and has produced a 6-48-1 receiving line on nine targets.
Published: Tue, Oct 21 at 7:46am by Rotowire.com
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Cleared to play against Philly
Adkins (concussion) does not carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Eagles.
Analysis: Adkins entered the league's concussion protocol following the Broncos' Week 4 win over the Bengals. He increased his practice participation steadily over the week, and after a full session Friday, he's been given the green light to play in Sunday's road game, when he'll serve in a depth role at tight end behind Evan Engram and Adam Trautman.
Published: Fri, Oct 3 at 5:25pm by Rotowire.com
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Returns to practice
Adkins (concussion) was a limited participant at practice Thursday.
Analysis: Adkins was able to return to practice Thursday after suffering a concussion at some point during the team's Week 4 win over the Bengals. The tight end still needs to clear concussion protocol in order to play Sunday in Philadelphia.
Published: Thu, Oct 2 at 4:10pm by Rotowire.com
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Absent from practice Wednesday
Adkins (concussion) did not practice Wednesday.
Analysis: Adkins played 34 offensive snaps and another four on special teams in Monday night's win over the Bengals, securing two of his three targets for five yards. Adkins has minimal fantasy value.
Published: Wed, Oct 1 at 4:05pm by Rotowire.com
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Log full practice Wednesday
Adkins (ankle) was a full participant at practice Wednesday, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.
Analysis: Adkins has been held back to some extent since he underwent a tightrope procedure to address a sprained ankle back in July, but it now appears he's finally back to full strength and ready to make his 2025 debut. If starting tight end Evan Engram (back) is unable to play Sunday against the Chargers, Adkins could be in line for an expanded role.
Published: Wed, Sep 17 at 4:27pm by Rotowire.com
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Ruled out for Week 2
Adkins (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's matchup against Indianapolis.
Analysis: Adkins has been working his way back from a tightrope procedure that he underwent in July on an ankle sprain and missed Week 1 against Tennessee. The veteran tight end did manage a pair of limited practice sessions to end the current week, so he appears to be making progress despite being ruled out for Week 2. Denver's tight-end room Sunday will consist of Evan Engram, Adam Trautman and Lucas Krull.
Published: Fri, Sep 12 at 4:23pm by Rotowire.com
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Returns to practice Thursday
Adkins (ankle) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.
Analysis: Adkins underwent a tightrope procedure on an ankle sprain in July, which prevented him from participating in training camp and in the week leading up to the Broncos' regular-season opener against the Titans this past Sunday. He returned to practice Thursday, and while it's unclear whether he'll be cleared to play against the Colts on Sunday, he should at least be ready to suit up for the Broncos' Week 3 clash against the Chargers on Sunday, Sept. 21, per Chris Tomasson of The Denver Gazette. …read more
Published: Thu, Sep 11 at 3:16pm by Rotowire.com
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Set to avoid IR
Adkins (ankle) won't go on injured reserve to start the 2025 season, Luca Evans of The Denver Post reports.
Analysis: Adkins has been working his way back from an ankle sprain, but head coach Sean Payton expects him to be able to return to action by Week 3. Payton said Thursday that the tight end is "too good a football player for us," thus stressing the importance of having him available as soon as possible.
Published: Thu, Aug 21 at 5:32pm by Rotowire.com
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Won't be ready to begin season
Adkins (ankle) won't be ready for the start of the regular season, coach Sean Payton relayed Thursday, Chris Tomasson of the Denver Gazette reports.
Analysis: Adkins will be sidelined for more than a month due to a tightrope procedure on an ankle sprain. If he makes the team despite his injury, Adkins would provide depth in a tight-end room that also includes Evan Engram, Adam Trautman and Lucas Krull.
Published: Thu, Aug 14 at 12:00pm by Rotowire.com
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Scores three touchdowns in 2024
Adkins finished the 2024 campaign with 14 catches on 15 targets for 115 yards and three touchdowns.
Analysis: Adkins appeared in all 17 games of the 2024 campaign after playing in just 10 games as a rookie in 2023. The 25-year-old tight end's three trips to the end zone ranked him third in receiving touchdowns for the Broncos, behind wide receivers Courtland Sutton (eight) and Marvin Mims (six) and tied with wideout Devaughn Vele. Adkins did not have a major role in the offense throughout the season, failing to catch more than one pass in all but two games. The South Carolina product remains under…read more
Published: Thu, Jan 9 at 7:26am by Rotowire.com
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Hits pay dirt against Indianapolis
Adkins caught his lone target for 15 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 31-13 win over the Colts.
Analysis: Adkins' trip to the end zone was his third score of the season, each coming on the tight end's only reception in a contest. Through 14 games, the 25-year-old has failed to record more than one catch in any of his appearances. With that said, Adkins played 29 of 63 offensive snaps against the Colts, ahead of both Adam Trautman (27) and Lucas Krull (24). Due to his inconsistent usage and minimal production, Adkins remains far off the fantasy radar heading into a Week 16 matchup against the…read more
Published: Tue, Dec 17 at 10:11am by Rotowire.com
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Posts one catch, TD in Week 11
Adkins secured his lone target for a 12-yard touchdown in Sunday's 38-6 win over the Falcons.
Analysis: Adkins started Denver's avalanche of scoring Sunday, catching his second touchdown of the season early in the first quarter against Atlanta. The 25-year-old tight end has recorded just six receptions for 34 yards and two scores over the course of the first 11 games of the 2024 campaign. Adkins' role as the No. 2 tight end in Denver's passing offense has predictably not resulted in much production this season. He should remain off the fantasy radar in a Week 12 matchup with the Raiders.
Published: Mon, Nov 18 at 8:32am by Rotowire.com
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Chance for roster spot improves
Adkins will have the chance to win a roster spot in Denver as a depth tight end, Nick Kosmider of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Adkins appeared in 10 games for the Broncos in 2023, though he exited Week 18 early with a hamstring injury. Presumably healthy again, he'll look to maintain a spot on the roster as a primarily a special-teams contributor. Also in Denver's tight end mix are fellow returnees Adam Trautman, Greg Dulcich and Lucas Krull.
Published: Thu, May 9 at 8:22pm by Rotowire.com
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