Report: Broncos RT Mike McGlinchey Suffers MCL Sprain

McGlinchey is expected to be sidelined for roughly one month.

Jul 26, 2024; Englewood, CO, USA; Denver Broncos offensive tackle Mike McGlinchey (69) and guard Ben Powers (74) and guard Quinn Meinerz (77) during training camp at Broncos Park Powered by CommonSpirit. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images / Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

Denver Broncos starting right tackle Mike McGlinchey is expected to be sidelined for roughly one month after suffering a "significant" MCL sprain in Sunday's loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers, NFL Network's Mike Garafolo reported Monday.

"OT Mike McGlinchey suffered a significant MCL sprain and is expected to miss about a month, sources say. Evaluations are ongoing, so the timeline is somewhat fluid. But he’ll be sidelined for a bit," Garafolo said,

#Broncos OT Mike McGlinchey suffered a significant MCL sprain and is expected to miss about a month, sources say. Evaluations are ongoing, so the timeline is somewhat fluid. But he’ll be sidelined for a bit. pic.twitter.com/w7w6HoxSSs

— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) September 16, 2024

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As 9NEWS insider Mike Klis noted, McGlinchey was hurt on Denver's final offensive possession against Pittsburgh when he got "rolled up" while blocking star pass-rusher TJ Watt. The $87.5 million tackle was replaced by second-year former undrafted free agent Alex Palczewski.

The Broncos' offensive line struggled wholly in their 13-6 defeat, allowing seven hits and a pair of sacks on rookie quarterback Bo Nix, who completed 20-of-35 passes for 246 scoreless yards and two interceptions.

"There is a missed protection late in the game. Those are frustrating things," head coach Sean Payton told reporters in his post-game press conference. "I said this a week ago, we need to be better around him."

Barring a roster move, Palczewski is likely to start in place of McGlinchey for Denver's Week 3 road contest at Tampa Bay.

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