When it rains, it pours. The Denver Broncos are experiencing that in terms of injuries during training camp, with Michael Deiter the latest cause for concern.
The worry over Deiterâs status is amplified by the reality of the situation around him. Broncos head coach Sean Payton admitted they planned to adjust their approach to training camp practices in an effort to mitigate some of the soft-tissue injuries that they have endured so far.
Deiter is an example of what can still happen even amid the best-laid plans.
Broncos Face New Injury Issue With Center Michael Deiter
The Broncos entered the day without starting center Luke Wattenberg or top backup Alex Forsyth available for the portion of practice that the media saw. That makes the developments with Deiter a significant point of intrigue.
He was working with the starters on Tuesday, but a potential disaster struck.
âMichael Deiter got carted off the Broncos practice field,â DNVRâs Zac Stevens posted on X, ushering in a flurry of reports and reactions to the unfortunate development.
The Denver Gazetteâs Chris Tomasson provided context, noting, âWhile the media was talking to Greg Penner inside the facility, center Michael Dieter was carted off after being hurt in practice. He had [been] taking first-string #Broncos center snaps with Luke Wattenberg and Alex Forsyth battling injuries. Calvin Throckmorton moved in at first team.â
Deiter, who turns 30 in September, was a third-round pick in the 2019 draft.
Taken 78th overall by the Miami Dolphins, he has also played for the Houston Texans. Deiter has also spent time with the Washington Commanders.
Broncos head coach Sean Payton has not spoken of expecting any of the Broncosâ injuries to be too substantial. Still, the sheer number of players who have been forced from recent practices is an alarming trend. They will need to slow it down, and fast.
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