Denver Broncos Tight End Albert Okwuegbunam Out For The Rest Of The Season

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (CBS4)- Denver Broncos tight end Albert Okwuegbunam will miss the rest of the season after suffering an ACL injury in Sunday's loss to the Falcons. Broncos head coach Vic Fangio confirmed the news at his Monday news conference, while also offering a bit of good news for the rookie tight end.

FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS - OCTOBER 18: Albert Okwuegbunam #85 of the Denver Broncos carries the ball against the New England Patriots during the first half at Gillette Stadium on October 18, 2020 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

"The fortunate thing is that it's just the ACL and the ACL only," said Fangio. "Many times when you get an ACL it involves some other ligaments, so his rehab and repair should go clean and he should be back as good as new next season."

Okwuegbunam immediately grabbed his knee following his lone reception in the game. He was able to walk off under his own power, but did not return to the field.

Okwuegbunam was the Broncos 4th round pick in the 2020 draft, and had 11 receptions and one touchdown in four games this season.

K.J. Hamler (13) of the Denver Broncos is hugged by Albert Okwuegbunam (85) of the Denver Broncos after making the game-winning touchdown grab over Tevaughn Campbell (37) of the Los Angeles Chargers during the second half of Denver's 31-30 win on Sunday, November 1, 2020. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/MediaNews Group/The Denver Post via Getty Images)

He joins a long list of injured Broncos including Von Miller, Courtland Sutton, Jurrell Casey, Mike Purcell and Justin Strnad.

The Broncos (3-5) will return to the field on Sunday when they visit the Las Vegas Raiders.