Matt Henningsen’s 2026 Broncos Training Camp Battle

College Career Snapshot

Matt Henningsen spent his collegiate days with the Wisconsin Badgers from 2018 through 2021. He logged 91 tackles, eight sacks, and three fumble recoveries—two of which were returned for touchdowns—while playing behind the line of scrimmage 13 times. As a senior, Henningsen earned third‑team All‑Big Ten honors after posting a career‑high 33 tackles, including 13 solo stops, 20 assisted hits, and 5.5 tackles for loss. He also added three sacks, a pass deflection, and recorded 29 starts in 42 career games.

NFL Draft and Early Pro Years

The Denver Broncos selected Henningsen in the sixth round, 206th overall, of the 2022 NFL Draft. In his rookie season he appeared in all 17 games without a start, posting 21 tackles, two tackles for loss, and a lone sack. The following year he continued to contribute with 19 tackles, ten solo stops, nine assisted hits, and two pass deflections across the full 17‑game slate. Henningsen’s 2024 campaign was limited to the practice squad, leaving him without any on‑field action.

Injury Setback and Return

Early in 2025 Henningsen suffered a torn Achilles tendon during a joint practice with the San Francisco 49ers, ending any chance he had of participating that season. The injury, a common season‑ender for players who rely on explosiveness, forced him to miss the entire year. Despite the setback, the Broncos re‑signed him to a one‑year deal for the 2026 campaign, giving him another opportunity to prove his worth.

2026 Roster Outlook

Henningsen enters training camp on the outside looking in for the Broncos’ 53‑man roster, facing one of the deeper defensive line groups in recent memory. Younger players and recent draft picks have pushed him down the depth chart, making a roster spot a steep climb. If the injury‑plagued lineman can stay healthy, his experience and proven production at the college level could still merit a practice‑squad role. However, the competition is fierce, and he’ll need to outperform the depth behind him to secure any active‑roster position.

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