Broncos place C Mike Deiter on IR, sign C Lecitus Smith

The Broncos have placed center Mike Deiter on season-ending injured reserve, Mike Klis of 9News reports.

Deiter, who joins defensive lineman Matt Henningsen (Achilles) on IR, injured his quad on Tuesday.

Deiter’s injury left Calvin Throckmorton and undrafted rookie Gavin Ortega at center with Luke Wattenberg and Alex Forsyth sidelined with injuries.

The Broncos signed center Lecitus Smith to take Deiter’s roster spot, per Klis.

Smith, 28, entered the NFL as a sixth-round pick of the Cardinals in 2022. He has also spent time with the Texans, Eagles, Packers, Patriots and Steelers.

He has appeared in 19 games, with four starts, including one start with the Packers last season in his only action of 2025.