Over the weekend, the Denver Broncos were informed of the bad news: right tackle Mike McGlinchey will be sidelined for at least four weeks due to a sprained MCL.
Quarterback Bo Nix stated on Wednesday, “I thought he did a really good job against a great edge player, and he played really well on Sunday.” “That will have an impact on us, but we are very passionate about ‘Palcho,’ and it’s the next man up.
Alex Palczewski, a second-year tackle from Illinois who is 25 years old, is known as Palcho.
Palcho is one of the men that has been involved in competitions, according to head coach Sean Payton. “We’ll be cautious in our protection strategies, but he has a lot of football game experience. He will be thrilled about his first start, I’m sure of it.
At Illinois, Palczewski started 65 games, which was a record for the NCAA. In part because he didn’t allow a single sack in his final 713 pass protection plays, he was named an All-America selection in his final season.
In 2023, Palczewski was signed by the Broncos as an undrafted free agent. Thanks to an excellent training camp, he was added to the initial 53-man roster, but he was sidelined for his whole rookie season.
Now that McGlinchey is out, Palczewski has the opportunity to establish his NFL eligibility.
Palczewski stated on Wednesday, “Mike McGlinchey has helped me tenfold since I’ve gotten here to improve.” “So far, I’ve had an amazing time here.
There will undoubtedly be some nervousness, Palczewski stated. “I lived in Illinois for six years. I’ve had a lot of starts under my belt, but there are a lot of really excellent players in the NFL, of course. I will simply put in my best effort, concentrate on my technique, and know that I will play for the players to my left and right and protect the guys around me with all of my might.
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