Dulcich (knee/ankle) was limited at practice Wednesday. Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.
In the Broncos' Week 2 loss to the Steelers, Dulcich logged 33 of a possible 61 snaps on offense en route to catching three of his eight targets for 16 yards. The tight end is now carrying a pair of injury concerns ahead of Sunday's game against the Buccaneers, but still could avoid a Week 3 injury designation if he practices fully by Friday.
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Broncos' Greg Dulcich: Targeted eight times
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Dulcich recorded three receptions on eight targets for 16 yards in Sunday's 13-6 loss to the Steelers.
Dulcich joined Javonte Williams as Bo Nix's favorite target in the short areas of the field and led Denver in targets. However, he didn't capitalize on the opportunity, as he neither hauled in a high percentage of his looks nor had any significant gains. Dulcich could continue to get opportunity as no other tight end was targeted in Sunday's game, though his ability to turn that into relevant production is questionable.
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Broncos' Greg Dulcich: Quiet in loss
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Dulcich caught two of his three targets for 12 yards in Sunday's 26-20 loss to the Seahawks.
Dulcich was unable to get much going against Seattle on a day where rookie quarterback Bo Nix struggled to push the ball down the field. Fantasy managers hoping the 24-year-old tight end could take a step forward this season should take some comfort in the fact that Dulcich led all Denver tight ends in offensive snaps, playing 46 of the team's 69 snaps ahead of both Adam Trautman (24) and Nate Adkins (14). Dulcich could get more involved in the passing attack in Week 2, when the Broncos host a formidable Steelers defense that still allowed a touchdown to Kyle Pitts in Week 1.
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Broncos' Greg Dulcich: Week 1 Waiver Priority List
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If Dulcich stays healthy then he could emerge as a low-end starter in all leagues. The Broncos need playmakers in the passing game, and Dulcich might be their second-best receiving option behind Courtland Sutton. In deeper leagues, Dulcich is worth stashing on your bench.
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Broncos' Greg Dulcich: Minimal involvement against Colts
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Dulcich caught one of his two targets for five yards in Sunday's 34-30 preseason win over the Colts.
Dulcich played just 10 offensive snaps in the contest, limiting his potential for much production. With that said, the third-year tight end remains the favorite to be the Broncos' top pass-catching option at the position in 2024, despite being listed at No. 2 on the depth chart behind Adam Trautman. According to Zac Stevens of TheDNVR.com, offensive coordinator Joe Lombardi said it's been "fantastic" to have Dulcich healthy in training camp, adding that "it's hard for people to cover him" and that the 24-year-old is "very explosive." With the coaching staff excited for Dulcich's potential this season, he'll look to take a step forward as a true threat in the Broncos' passing attack.
Dulcich is listed as the Broncos' No. 2 tight end on the team's initial unofficial depth chart, Parker Gabriel of the Denver Post reports.
Dulcich, who was limited to just two regular-season appearances in 2023 as he dealt with hamstring and foot issues, is listed behind Adam Trautman and ahead of Lucas Krull on Denver's current unofficial depth chart. That said, if Dulcich is able to stay healthy and impress as the preseason progresses, the 2022 third-rounder has the pass-catching upside to carry the most fantasy utility among the team's top TE trio in 2024.
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Broncos' Greg Dulcich: Expected to practice this week
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Coach Sean Payton said Tuesday that Dulcich (hamstring) is expected to practice this week at training camp, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.
Dulcich avoided placement on the active/PUP list to begin camp, so practicing this week should be a given for him. The third-year tight end has been unable to stay healthy as a pro, missing a combined 22 of 34 games since being selected in the third round of the 2022 NFL Draft. Dulcich played in just two games last season, missing the final 11 overall. The Broncos return veteran Adam Trautman and have openly hyped Lucas Krull this offseason at the tight end position. Payton's Denver regime also wasn't the one that chose to draft Dulcich, so he needs to put some strong, healthy days together this summer to keep his spot.
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Broncos' Greg Dulcich: Avoids injury designation
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Dulcich (hamstring/foot) avoided being placed on the active/PUP list by the Broncos ahead of training camp beginning Tuesday, Zac Stevens of TheDNVR.com reports.
Dulcich has played in just 12 games over his first two seasons in the NFL, and he'll enter camp looking to leave both a hamstring and a foot injury in his past. His ability to begin training camp on the field is a positive sign for where he's at in his recovery as he looks beat out the likes of Adam Trautman and Lucas Krull for Denver's starting tight end role in 2024.
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Broncos' Greg Dulcich: Close to return
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Dulcich (hamstring/foot) worked on a side field during Thursday's OTA, Ryan McFadden of The Denver Post reports.
On the plus side, Zac Stevens of TheDNVR.com relays via coach Sean Payton that Dulcich is "close" to practicing and should be doing so "sooner than later." Dulcich, who was limited to just two regular-season appearances in 2023, thus is expected to be ready before training camp, per Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site. At that stage, the 2022 third-rounder will have an opportunity to claim a key role in Denver's passing offense, while operating in a TE corps that also includes Adam Trautmanand Lucas Krull.
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Broncos' Greg Dulcich: Done for the season
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The Broncos won't activate Dulcich (foot) from injured reserve after his 21-day practice window closed Wednesday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Coming off a promising rookie campaign in which he tallied 33 catches for 411 yards and two touchdowns in 10 games, Dulcich failed to take a step forward in 2023 due to hamstring and foot issues. He played just 32 offensive snaps across two games in 2023, catching three of four targets for 25 scoreless yards. The 23-year-old tight end has now missed 22 of 34 games to begin his professional career.
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Broncos' Greg Dulcich: Won't play Week 17
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Dulcich (hamstring/foot) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Chargers.
Dulcich remains on injured reserve. The second-year tight end hasn't played since Week 6 and has been limited to just two games this season, getting hurt in both of them. It's been a nightmarish start to Dulcich's career, as he has just three catches for 25 yards in 2023. Adam Trautman and Lucas Krull will continue to soak up Denver's tight end snaps.
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Broncos' Greg Dulcich: Won't be activated Week 16
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Dulcich (hamstring/foot) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Patriots, Zac Stevens of DNVR Sports reports.
Dulcich has yet to be activated from injured reserve after being designated to return from injured reserve Dec. 13. The Broncos have 21 days from that date to add the tight end back to the active roster, and Dulcich would have to miss the remainder of the season if he isn't activated during that window. Denver's injury report lists both a hamstring and foot injury for Dulcich, but the latter is believed to be the primary problem hindering his availability at the moment after the former led to his placement on IR to begin with.
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Broncos' Greg Dulcich: Sits out practice after setback
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Dulcich (foot) didn't practice Wednesday, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.
Denver designated Dulcich to return from injured reserve Dec. 13 after a hamstring injury resulted in him being placed on IR for the second time this season back in late October. The tight end appears to have mostly moved past the hamstring issue, but head coach Sean Payton said Dulcich is now dealing with swelling and soreness in his right foot. Despite yet another setback on the health front, Dulcich is still expected to play again this season, according to DiLalla.
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Broncos' Greg Dulcich: Tending to foot issue
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Coach Sean Payton said Monday that Dulcich missed Saturday's game at Detroit due to swelling and soreness in his foot, Ryan McFadden of The Denver Post reports.
Payton also said that he expects Dulcich to return to action at some point this season. Per Parker Gabriel of the Denver Post, Dulcich's foot injury was unrelated to the hamstring that injury that landed the tight end on injured reserve. Denver's injury reports over the week will give some indication of whether he might be available for Week 16.
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Broncos' Greg Dulcich: Ruled out for Week 15
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Dulcich (hamstring) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Lions.
Dulcich officially remains on injured reserve and won't be activated ahead of the Broncos' Week 15 contest. The second-year tight end returned to practice this week and will have to wait at least another week before gaining clearance. Adam Trautman should continue to pace the tight ends in routes and playing time.
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Broncos' Greg Dulcich: Returns to practice
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The Broncos designated Dulcich (hamstring) for return from injured reserve Wednesday, Aric DiLalla of the team's official site reports.
The transaction opens up a 21-day window in which Dulcich can be evaluated in practice before the Broncos would have to add him to the 53-man roster or keep him on IR for the rest of the season. Dulcich's career mostly has been defined by hamstring injuries to this point, but he could find a meaningful role down the stretch in an offense that's received little pass-catching production from its tight ends this season. Head coach Sean Payton wasn't willing to commit to Dulcich being ready to play Saturday in Detroit, though the tight end could put himself in position to return to the lineup Week 15 if he fares well in practices Wednesday and Thursday. Whenever he's activated, Dulcich will likely take snaps away from Lucas Krull and possibly Adam Trautman.
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Broncos' Greg Dulcich: Could return before season ends
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Dulcich (hamstring) is on pace to return before the end of the regular season if all goes well in his recovery, Jeff Legwold of ESPN.com reports.
Dulcich has begun working off to the side in practice, though he has yet to officially rejoin his teammates. In order to participate in team sessions, he'll first need to have his 21-day window to return from injured reserve opened. That window can be opened at any point moving forward, as Dulcich has been on injured reserve since Oct. 21.
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Broncos' Greg Dulcich: Unlikely for Week 12
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Dulcich (hamstring) isn't believed to be close to returning from injured reserve and isn't expected to be activated ahead of Sunday's game against the Browns, Chris Tomasson of The Denver Gazette reports.
Dulcich is in the midst of his second IR stint of the season, as he was previously sidelined from Weeks 2 through 5 with the right hamstring strain before aggravating the injury in his return to the lineup Week 6 in Kansas City. He's missed the Broncos' subsequent four games and is eligible to return from IR in Week 12, but because Dulcich hasn't been working out off to the side at practices as of this past week, he doesn't look as though he's ready to mix into drills. Head coach Sean Payton has previously said that Dulcich likely will be back this season, though the Broncos could take a more cautious approach with the tight end this time around compared to the first time he suffered the hamstring injury.
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Broncos' Greg Dulcich: Not playing in Week 7
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Dulcich (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's contest against the Packers, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.
Dulcich initially sustained a hamstring injury in the season opener that forced a stint on injured reserve. After missing the minimum four games on IR, he returned Week 6 at Kansas City, only to aggravate the issue in that game. On Wednesday, coach Sean Payton told DiLalla that Dulcich may require another stay on IR, and in order for him again to sit out the least number of weeks while on that list, the Broncos will need to make such a transaction by Saturday afternoon. For as long as Dulcich is sidelined this time around, the team will roll with Adam Trautman, Chris Manhertz and Nate Adkins at tight end.
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Broncos' Greg Dulcich: May need to go back on IR
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Dulcich (hamstring) didn't practice Wednesday, and the Broncos are evaluating whether he needs to be placed on injured reserve, Aric DiLalla of the team's official site reports.
Last Thursday, Dulcich returned from a four-game IR stint due to a hamstring strain but aggravated the injury in a 21-17 loss to Kansas City. The 2022 third-round draft pick is unlikely to suit up Sunday against the Packers, so Adam Trautman should continue to play the bulk of snaps at tight end.
