Derek Wolfe Injury: Updates on Broncos DE's Elbow and Return

Denver Broncos defensive end Derek Wolfe suffered a fractured elbow in Week 9 against the Oakland Raiders and hadn't played since. The 26-year-old suffered the injury in the third quarter, when he was blocked into a pile of players on a running play.

However, he is ready to return.

Continue for updates.

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Wolfe Active vs. Chiefs

Sunday, Nov. 27

Wolfe is available to play in Week 12 against Kansas City, per Nicki Jhabvala of the Denver Post.

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Latest on Wolfe's Practice Status

Friday, Nov. 25

Wolfe was a full participant in practice on Friday, per Jhabvala. 

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Latest on Wolfe's Timeline for Return

Wednesday, Nov. 9

Wolfe told Mike Klis of 9News he'll be out a minimum of two weeks and a maximum of four weeks. 

On Nov. 7, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reported Wolfe will be out for a month at the longest.

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Wolfe Injury Details Revealed 

Monday, Nov. 7

Wolfe suffered a hairline fracture to his right elbow, Troy Renck of Denver7 reported, adding he'll "miss some time."

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Wolfe Has Been Reliable Piece of Denver Defense

Wolfe started all nine games for the Broncos prior to his injury this season.

The 2012 second-round pick made an impact right away in Denver, starting all 16 games and totaling six sacks in his rookie year. He has continued to work as a full-time starter, contributing to the league's top-ranked defense in 2015 with 49 tackles and 5.5 sacks.

After playing a big role in the team's run to the Super Bowl title, Wolfe earned a four-year contract extension worth $36.7 million in the offseason.

The first half of 2016 saw him produce even more impressive numbers, including 4.5 sacks and 28 tackles through eight games. Patrick Smyth, the Broncos' vice president of public relations, also noted on Nov. 3 that Wolfe's 15 quarterback hits rank second in the NFL behind only Aaron Donald, though much of his impact comes from freeing up space for others to make plays.