The Broncos have confirmed a worst-case scenario involving a key player and have signed a replacement immediately

Both teams gathered around as an ambulance was able to transport him off the field in record time. Even the broadcast crew highlighted how quickly it all unfolded, commending the medical staff while offering their best wishes for the offensive lineman.

On Sunday afternoon, Zac Stevens, Denver Broncos beat reporter for DNVR Broncos, broke the news that the Gargiulo would have his season cut short. He was making a name for himself, fighting his way to a spot on the 53-man roster. After an impressive camp and first preseason game, he was making his case for why he deserved a spot. The team confirmed the news while announcing that they've signed FB Adam Prentice.

Gargiulo had spent the entire 2024 season on the Broncos' practice squad after being selected in the seventh round of the 2024 NFL Draft. With plenty of questions for the offensive line beyond 2026, the guard's ascension during camp was a huge win for the organization. Not only for key depth, but he's a versatile athlete who has experience at center, left tackle, and left guard dating back to his college days playing for the South Carolina Gamecocks.

The second-year guard wasn't going to start this year, but his rise through the rankings would allow the team to save money or avoid needing to spend an early-day pick on a similar position after the 2025 NFL season. Thinking far too ahead, but Gargiulo had been shining in camp.

Payton looks to have found a gem in the late rounds; it's just a shame that we have to wait so long to see him back on the field. Hoping for a speedy recovery, we know he'll be ready to set the league on fire once he returns.

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Broncos Send 5-Word Message After Move on Former Saints Veteran

Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton’s final season with the New Orleans Saints, and the first for fullback Adam Prentice. Four years later, Payton and Prentice are reunited on the Broncos, per KPRC 2’s Aaron Wilson and corroborated by 9News’ Mike Klis.

The Broncos signed Prentice in free agency following their Week 2 preseason win over the Arizona Cardinals.

He brings 48 games of experience with 13 starts under his belt.

“#Broncos have signed FB Adam Prentice, source confirms,” the Denver Post’s Luca Evans said in his report on the deal on August 17. “CSU alumnus who began NFL career as a Bronco, played a few years with the Saints.”

The Broncos announced the deal a short while later, simply stating the transaction on X with, “We’ve signed FB Adam Prentice. ”

Prentice has carried the ball nine times in his career, gaining 26 yards for his efforts. He is primarily a blocker, though he has also caught eight passes for 37 yards.

Prentice joins a Broncos team navigating some uncertainty at the fullback position.