The Denver Broncos are getting the update they hoped for on Alex Singleton. According to 9News’ Mike Klis, the inside linebacker is expected back on the practice field on November 26, just 19 days after surgery to remove a cancerous tumor, with Sunday’s game at Washington still to be determined.
Even after missing the victory over the Kansas City Chiefs, Singleton remains Denver’s leading tackler with 89 on the season, one of the top totals in the NFL.
Alex Singleton’s Rapid Return From Surgery Puts Practice in Play
Klis reported on X that Singleton is expected to rejoin the Broncos at practice this week, marking a remarkably quick return from testicular cancer surgery earlier this month.
The 31-year-old revealed in early November that a random NFL drug test flagged abnormal levels of the hormone hCG, which led doctors to the cancer diagnosis. Singleton played in Denver’s Thursday night win that week and then underwent surgery the following day, with the team announcing that the procedure was successful and that the cancer appeared to have been caught early.
Singleton has said he expects to return this season as long as follow-up testing continues to bring good news, and the Broncos echoed that optimism in their initial statement. Getting him back on the field less than three weeks after surgery, even in a limited capacity, would be another positive sign in that recovery timeline.
Klis added that while Singleton’s status for Washington is “the hope,” whether he plays will depend on how he responds to practice and the guidance from doctors and the team’s medical staff.
Heavy previously detailed Singleton’s diagnosis, surgery and mindset in the immediate aftermath of the news, including how teammates and coaches rallied around him during the frightening stretch.
What It Means for the Broncos Defense
On the field, Singleton’s potential return is a massive storyline for a Broncos defense that has leaned on him as its tackling machine and emotional heartbeat in the middle. His 89 tackles not only lead Denver but rank among the NFL leaders, continuing a trend that dates back to his breakout seasons with the Philadelphia Eagles and his first two years in Denver.
If he’s cleared to play against Washington, even on a pitch count, the Broncos would regain their every-down communicator at inside linebacker and a reliable run stopper. If he’s not, the team will have to keep leaning on its depth and rotation in the middle while continuing to monitor his health long-term.
The Broncos also have to balance the competitive boost of getting Singleton back with the reality that his recovery and future well-being come first. Early practice work, walkthroughs and positional drills could serve as the bridge between rehab and full-contact snaps.
Singleton also took his story national on November 25, appearing on “Good Morning America” to revisit the shock of learning about his testicular cancer from a random NFL drug test and how he “thought about it 24/7” in the days leading up to surgery. He told GMA he’s trying to turn the experience into a platform for early detection, saying he now wants to be the guy on the mountaintop telling people to get checked and stay on top of their health.
Stats, Schedule & Context for Broncos & Singleton
Singleton’s story has already become one of the season’s most striking examples of how quickly serious health issues can be detected — and treated — in the NFL environment. His case has drawn national attention to testicular cancer awareness and early screening, with medical experts pointing to his experience as a reminder for other men to pay attention to warning signs.
For quick plug-and-play context in your final draft:
- Broncos record: 9-2
- Washington record: 3-8
- Singleton 2025 stats: 89 tackles, 1 sack, 1 forced fumble, 1 pass deflected
- Week he missed: Chiefs game in Denver, Week 11
- Next game: Broncos at Washington, Sunday, Week 13, Sunday Night Football, 8:20 p.m. ET, NBC/Peacock
If practice goes as hoped, the Broncos could be welcoming back their leading tackler and defensive captain at the very moment the stretch run tightens, and Singleton could be taking the next step in turning a terrifying diagnosis into a comeback story.
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