Earns first sack of season

Gotsis recorded four tackles (two solo) and a sack during Sunday's 23-22 win over the Chargers.

Analysis: Gotsis managed to bring down Philip Rivers for his first sack of 2018 and the third one of his three-year career. The defensive end also has eight tackles over his past two contests after accumulating just four in the three games prior.

Slated to play Sunday

Gotsis (knee) is listed as active for Sunday's tilt against the Jets.

Analysis: Gotsis was correct when he claimed his availability for Week 5 wouldn't be impacted by a minor knee issue, so he'll start at defensive end across from Derek Wolfe.

Questionable for Sunday

Gotsis (knee) is considered questionable for Sunday's game against the Jets, Ryan O'Halloran of the Denver Post reports.

Analysis: Gotsis is personally confident in his availability for Sunday, but he was limited Thursday and Friday after failing to practice Wednesday. If he were to suffer any sort of setback, DeMarcus Walker and Zach Kerr could see additional snaps at defensive end across from Derek Wolfe.

Gets to quarterback Friday

Gotsis (ankle) made three tackles -- one for a loss -- and one sack during Friday's 29-17 preseason win over the Redskins.

Analysis: Gotsis returned to practice a couple weeks ago, but whether he could go full speed was still in question. He put those doubts to bed Friday with an excellent performance while logging just 15 snaps.

Legal issue over

Gotsis' (ankle) case from a 2013 incident at Georgia Tech has been dropped, Nicki Jhabvala of The Athletic Denver reports.

Analysis: Since his arrest in March, Gotsis has been in legal limbo. Per Fulton County District Attorney Paul L. Howard, Jr.: "After a careful and thorough investigation, the Fulton County District Attorney's Office has decided not to proceed with the case against Mr. Adam Gotsis. My office understands the sensitivity and significance of these investigations, but the evidence presented does not warrant any further action in this case." With the issue behind him, Gotsis will await word on whether the NFL…read more

Back at practice

Gotsis (ankle) returned to practice Tuesday, Troy Renck of Denver 7 News reports.

Analysis: Gotsis has been dealing with a sore ankle since Saturday, and while it's unclear in what capacity the defensive lineman is practicing Tuesday, it looks like the injury wasn't anything too serious given that he was only out a few of days.

Dealing with sore ankle

Gotsis missed the Broncos' evening walkthrough Saturday due to a sore ankle, Nicki Jhabvala of The Athletic reports.

Analysis: Gotsis' injury doesn't appear to be anything serious, but his ankle soreness was bothersome enough to keep him sidelined for the team's walkthrough. He should be able to return to the practice field in a timely fashion as he continues to compete for a starting role at defensive end.

Gotsis was arrested last week in Atlanta due to an alleged rape, Robert Garrison and Troy E. Renck of Denver 7 News reports.

Analysis: The incident in question occurred while Gotsis was a student at Georgia Tech in March of 2013. After turning himself in and posting bond Wednesday, potential charges and a court date are pending. As is tradition with such allegations, the NFL will allow the justice system to work itself out before levying any sort of punishment under the personal-conduct policy.

Gotsis (illness) is active for Sunday's game against the Jets.

Analysis: Gotsis still doesn't play high snap counts, with his season high of 46 coming in Week 13 against the Dolphins. With just 30 tackles (20 solo) and one sack this season, he shouldn't be on many fantasy radars.

Gotsis did not practice Friday due to an illness and is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Jets.

Analysis: The nature of Gotsis' illness is unclear at this point, but the issue surfaced after logging full practices on Wednesday and Thursday. The Broncos would be thin at defensive end if Gotsis is ultimately unable to play in Week 14, while Shelby Harris would likely draw the start across from Zach Kerr.