Broncos TE Lucas Krull Carted Off vs. Colts with Toe Injury

The Denver Broncos lost their leading receiver in Sunday's preseason tilt vs. the Indianapolis Colts.

Indianapolis Colts safety Rodney Thomas II (25) attempts to tackle Denver Broncos tight end Lucas Krull (85) during the first half of a preseason game Sunday, Aug. 11, 2024, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. The Broncos defeated the Colts 34-30. / Christine Tannous/IndyStar/USA TODAY NETWORK

Denver Broncos tight end Lucas Krull was seen being carted off the field on Sunday in the second half of the team's preseason debut vs. the Indianapolis Colts. Krull would be ruled out.

The Denver Gazette's Chris Tomasson updated Krull's injury as a toe.

#Broncos Lucas Krull has a toe injury and is out for rest of game, it is announced.

— Chris Tomasson (@christomasson) August 11, 2024

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Krull led the Broncos in receptions on Sunday, catching all four of his targets for 31 yards. The young tight end seemed to have a bond with rookie quarterback Bo Nix, who looked his way early and often in the first half, especially.

Nix would lead the Broncos on four scoring drives in five possessions, putting 20 points on the board in about two quarters of play. Nix finished with 125 passing yards and 17 rushing yards, with a touchdown through the air and a 102.3 QB rating.

Krull arrived in Denver last fall and has earned a lot of praise from Broncos head coach Sean Payton. With Greg Dulcich back to health (hopefully), it'll be interesting to see how Krull fits in, assuming the toe injury isn't too serious.

We'll have to see what Coach Payton says about Krull's toe injury post-game. Fingers crossed. Krull's future looks bright with Nix expected to take over as the Broncos' starting quarterback.

Additional Injury Update

Broncos cornerback Art Green exited the game in the second half and was evaluated for concussion. He's also been ruled out, per Tomasson.

#Broncos CB Art Green, who was evaluated for concussion, ruled out for rest of game.

— Chris Tomasson (@christomasson) August 11, 2024

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