Chad Jensen· Aug 17, 2026
Jensen expects Alex Forsyth to take over first-team center duties for the Broncos in their second preseason game against Green Bay, with Luke Wattenberg still being handled cautiously.
“It wouldn't be a shock if the plan is for Forsyth, the club's primary backup center, to run with the first-team offense on Friday night”
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“It wouldn't be a shock if the plan is for Forsyth, the club's primary backup center, to run with the first-team offense on Friday night — that is, unless Wattenberg has a sudden return to full activity during team periods of practice this week.”
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