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Broncos | Troy Franklin bigger, better in 2025 Tue Jul 1, 01:54 PM
Denver Broncos WR Troy Franklin was 'playing with a much greater awareness (this spring)' and showed off to offseason workouts 'a little thicker,' according to head coach Sean Payton. 'There's that (saying that) repetition is the mother of learning. You're seeing him play faster with a much greater awareness within each play. He's extremely explosive, and I think he's, I would say, five pounds heavier. A little thicker. He's had a good spring,' Payton told reporters last month.
| Footballguys view: As USA Today pointed out, Marvin Mims made a significant leap on offense in his second year, and Payton believes Franklin could make a similar jump in 2025. "I think you're going to see those types of ascensions with players like Troy," Payton said. "There are a number of young players competing for not so much spots, but competing for touches. He's one of them." We'll see. Franklin is WR84 on the Footballguys projections, making him more of a late-round flier or waiver-wire watchlist candidate than a viable front-line player. |
Broncos | Workload uncertain for J.K. Dobbins Sat Jun 28, 09:31 AM
Denver Broncos RB J.K. Dobbins' workload remains to be seen, according to head coach Sean Payton. 'Don't try to figure out the club right now,' Payton said. 'It's way too early.'
| Footballguys view: This is a situation to monitor during training camp and the preseason. Dobbins will split time with rookie second-round pick RJ Harvey in the Broncos backfield. Who is the lead back? That's uncertain right now, but we could see Dobbins getting a majority of the work early in the season. As Harvey proves himself in pass protection, the electric rookie back could shoulder more of the load. This is a two-headed RBBC where value could vary as the season goes on, plus Dobbins has missed more games than he's played in his pro career. At this time, both backs are flex plays with upside in a Sean Payton offense as he looks for his new Mark Ingram/Alvin Kamara combination. |
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Broncos | Bo Nix better in second half of 2024 Sat Jun 28, 09:31 AM
Denver Broncos QB Bo Nix 21 touchdowns during the second half of the 2024 season compared to only eight touchdowns during the first eight games of the season.
| Footballguys view: Four games into his rookie season, Nix had four interceptions and one touchdown (which he threw in Week 4). Then, Nix started to take hold of the Sean Payton offense. The two are a great fit for each other, and that's the secret in the NFL. Payton made sure to get more weapons around Nix in year two like TE Evan Engram, RB JK Dobbins, and rookie RB RJ Harvey and WR Pat Bryant. Nix had one of the best rookie seasons in NFL history after the slow start, and his future looks even brighter in 2025. He's a low-end QB1 with upside. |
Broncos | Audric Estime competing for No. 3 role Sun Jun 22, 03:29 PM
Denver Broncos RB Audric Estime is expected to compete for the No. 3 role behind rookie RJ Harvey and veteran J.K. Dobbins, in the opinion of Broncos Wire's Jon Heath.
| Footballguys view: Estime brings a different skill set to the table than Jaleel McLaughlin, likely the other back fighting for the RB3 role. Realistically, it's hard to imagine any having value behind Harvey and Dobbins. However, Estime and McLaughlin are both worth late-round draft picks, as an injury to a teammate could open the door for more opportunities. |
Broncos | RJ Harvey 'doing well' in receiving role Sun Jun 22, 03:04 PM
Denver Broncos RB RJ Harvey is 'doing well' in the receiving role, head coach Sean Payton told reporters Sunday, June 22. 'He's doing well. We haven't given him his Joker wings or any of that yet, but he's doing well,' Payton said.
| Footballguys view: One of the few flaws on Harvey's profile was his ability as a pass-blocker. And to take the vaunted role as a pass-catching back for Sean Payton, he'll need to tighten that up. But Harvey has breakaway speed that no other backs in Denver possess. The allure of his athleticism in a pass-catching role makes him a worthy rookie to target early in drafts. |
Broncos | Marvin Mims in line for solid role Wed Jun 18, 03:29 PM
Denver Broncos WR Marvin Mims will be used on kick and punt returns this upcoming season and is also expected to have a role in the offense.
| Footballguys view: While Mims struggled to find his place on offense as a rookie in 2023, that started to change last year when he caught 39 passes for 503 yards and six touchdowns while rushing 13 times for 42 yards. With Mims playing at a high level on special teams, the Broncos will continue to use him on kickoffs and punt returns but expect him to play a greater role on offense as well. That doesn't make him a draft-worthy fantasy prospect, but he'll be a player to watch once the season starts. |
Broncos | Blake Watson on track for camp Wed Jun 18, 03:28 PM
Denver Broncos RB Blake Watson (undisclosed) missed some time this offseason because of an undisclosed injury but is expected to be ready for the start of training camp.
Link to story Broncos | Denver not expected to sign two FAs Mon Jun 16, 08:33 PM
Undrafted free-agent WR Will Sheppard (Colorado) and TE Patrick Murtagh (Jaguars) participated in the Denver Broncos mandatory minicamp on a tryout basis last week, but the team is not expected to sign either player at this point, according to 9News's Mike Klis.
Link to story Broncos | Jaden Smith tried out Sun Jun 15, 02:47 PM
Undrafted free-agent WR Jaden Smith (Nevada) participated in the Denver Broncos mandatory minicamp on a tryout basis, according to a source.
Link to story Broncos | Bo Nix more comfortable Sun Jun 15, 01:27 PM
Denver Broncos QB Bo Nix appears to he more comfortable this offseason and seems to be doing things with more confidence, according to head coach Sean Payton. 'Less pause, less hesitation with the play call in the huddle,' Payton said. 'Less pause, less hesitation in the pocket. He's playing fast. Again, protecting the ball. He's hard to sack. He was hard to sack in college. You're seeing him play faster with more confidence.'
| Footballguys view: Nix got better as the season went on last year, in both fantasy and NFL teams. The team added Evan Engram in the offseason in addition to Nix being more comfortable in Sean Payton's offense. Nix's arrow is pointing up from a place at the end of last season that already justifies his ADP as a low QB1. |
Broncos | A.T. Perry uncertain for start of camp Sat Jun 14, 05:43 PM
Denver Broncos WR A.T. Perry (undisclosed) may not be ready for the start of training camp, according to head coach Sean Payton.
Link to storyA.T. Perry player page
Broncos | Limited role for RJ Harvey? Sat Jun 14, 12:35 PM
Denver Broncos RB RJ Harvey could have a 'situational role' in the offense this season, according to Jeff Legwold of ESPN.com.
| Footballguys view: Many are thinking Harvey could be Sean Payton's new version of Alvin Kamara. While that's certainly a possibility, there's more of a chance that he's more Darren Sproles this year...with newly signed JK Dobbins playing the Mark Ingram role. This is going to be a 2-headed RBBC in Denver, and we could see Dobbins getting more touches because he's trusted in pass protection. Harvey is dynamic, and he could catch a lot of passes from Bo Nix this year. We'll see how he does in pass protection during the preseason, and that will help determine who much playing time he takes away from Dobbins. |
Broncos | Troy Franklin making a favorable impression Fri Jun 13, 03:28 PM
Denver Broncos WR Troy Franklin added five pounds to his frame this offseason and played faster with a much greater awareness within each play' this spring, according to head coach Sean Payton.
Link to story Broncos | Patrick Murtagh tries out Thu Jun 12, 06:10 PM
Free-agent TE Patrick Murtagh (Jaguars) participated in the Denver Broncos rookie minicamp this week on a tryout basis.
Link to story Broncos | Pat Bryant looking the part Thu Jun 12, 02:41 PM
Denver Broncos WR Pat Bryant was 'very, very impressive' during mandatory minicamp, according to Zac Stevens of DNVR Sports.
| Footballguys view: Bryant was a surprise third-round pick to some, but his skill has flashed early at Broncos camp. The rookie from Illinois can run routes precisely, and he couples that with hands, body control and concentration. While Bryant does not win with speed, his savvy makes him as pro ready as a rookie receiver can be. We'll see Bryant compete for a spot in the pecking order behind Courtland Sutton with guys like Devaughn Vele, Troy Franklin, and Marvin Mims. |
Broncos | Devaughn Vele expects to be cleared for camp Thu Jun 12, 01:33 PM
Denver Broncos WR Devaughn Vele (undisclosed) did not participate in mandatory minicamp with an undisclosed injury but will be a full-go for training camp, according to head coach Sean Payton.
| Footballguys view: Vele has been standing out at OTAs, but he missed all of mandatory minicamp. Courtland Sutton is the lead receiver, but the Broncos need to find a no.2 receiver opposite of him. Vele will compete with guys like Pat Bryant, Troy Franklin, and Marvin Mims to establish a depth chart at the position. |
Broncos | Evan Engram miscast in Denver? Wed Jun 11, 12:30 AM
Denver Broncos TE Evan Engram is a 'curious fit' in head coach Sean Payton's offensive scheme, in the opinion of ESPN's Bill Barnwell, who believes Engram lacks the 'physicality' of TE Jeremy Shockey, as well as the 'verticality and ability to win in the red zone' of TE Jimmy Graham -- those were the two tight ends that Barnwell noted had success as the 'Joker' under Payton, a role that Engram was signed to fill during the offseason.
| Footballguys view: Barnwell explained that Engram has always been more of a safety valve than a threat with the ball in his hands. Additionally, Barnwell points out that Engram's career-high 963 receiving yards in 2023 came on 143 targets, and he believes it would be a surprise if the volume was there for Engram to reach 140-plus targets again. For fantasy investors, the price -- he's being drafted as TE9 at the end of Round 8 -- isn't so high that we need peak Engram to return value. |
Evan Engram player page
Broncos | J.K. Dobbins Is Signing With Denver Tue Jun 10, 03:45 PM
J.K. Dobbins, the Comeback Player of the Year finalist, is signing with the Broncos on a one-year, $5.25 million deal, sources tell NFL Network's Tom Pelisser and Ian Rapoport.
| Footballguys view: It's not a huge surprise. Head coach Sean Payton likes to use a two-back system and seemed interested after Dobbins first visited the team last Thursday. Now that it's come to pass, Footballguy Cecil Lammey expects Dobbins to serve as the 1A to rookie RJ Harvey's 1B in Denver's backfield. Still only 26, Dobbins had over 1,000 yards from scrimmage and nine TDs in 13 games last season with the Chargers. |
J.K. Dobbins player page
Broncos | Coach praises Evan Engram Sat Jun 7, 11:45 AM
Denver Broncos TE Evan Engram has show 'real good instincts' during OTAs, according to head coach Sean Payton.
| Footballguys view: Payton has been looking for his 'joker' on offense, and that's why the team went out and got Engram this offseason. Engram's season was cut short last year, but if healthy he's in line to catch 65-70 passes from Bo Nix. His touchdowns won't push him to the top of the tight end pack, but low-end TE1 production is there for Engram in 2025. |
Evan Engram player page
Broncos | No deal close between DEN, J.K. Dobbins Sat Jun 7, 10:59 AM
Free-agent RB J.K. Dobbins (Chargers) had a positive meeting with the Denver Broncos, but the two sides are not close to a contract at this point, according to a source.
| Footballguys view: Dobbins gets interest from the Broncos, and they could circle back come training camp. Right now, Dobbins has few suitors but that could change with an injury. The Broncos like him at a certain price for the time being, and they didn't feel the urgency to make something happen before next week's mandatory minicamp. Right now, rookie RJ Harvey should be the lead for the Broncos with someone like Audric Estime or Jaleel McLaughlin (or Tyler Badie) as the top reserve back. Sean Payton wants to use a two-back system, and right now we don't know who that second player is. |
J.K. Dobbins player page
Broncos | Cole Fotheringham cut from IR Sat Jun 7, 10:21 AM
Denver Broncos TE Cole Fotheringham (undisclosed) was released from the Reserve/Injured list Thursday, June 5, after the two sides reached an injury settlement.
Link to story Broncos | Troy Franklin praised by coach Fri Jun 6, 12:31 PM
Denver Broncos WR Troy Franklin has been performing well in OTAs, according to head coach Sean Payton. 'He can run, and I would say a strength of his is ball in hand after the catch,' Payton said.
| Footballguys view: There was some speculation that Franklin could be on the fast track to playing time after he fell to the third day in last year's draft because he played with Bo Nix at Oregon. He did get 52 targets and got on the field for over 400 snaps, but only notched 28 catches for 263 yards. Marvin Mims finished 2024 with a bang and the team took a receiver, Pat Bryant (Illinois), in the third round, so Franklin's role isn't likely to increase much this year. |
Broncos | No practice for A.T. Perry Thu Jun 5, 06:14 PM
Denver Broncos WR A.T. Perry (undisclosed) did not participate in practice Thursday, June 5.
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Broncos | Blake Watson sits out Thursday Thu Jun 5, 06:11 PM
Denver Broncos RB Blake Watson (undisclosed) was present for the offseason workout Thursday, June 5, but did not participate in any drills.
Link to story Broncos | Cole Fotheringham moved to IR Thu Jun 5, 06:09 PM
Denver Broncos TE Cole Fotheringham (undisclosed) was moved to the Reserve/Injured list Wednesday, June 4, after he cleared waivers.
Link to story Broncos | Denver to meet with J.K. Dobbins Wed Jun 4, 04:07 PM
Free-agent RB J.K. Dobbins (Chargers) is scheduled have dinner with the Denver Broncos coaches Wednesday, June 4, and will visit the team's facility Thursday, June 5, according to a source.
| Footballguys view: The Broncos have five RBs on the roster: Jaleel McLaughlin, Audric Estime, Tyler Badie, Blake Watson, and rookie RJ Harvey, who is expected to be the starter. Dobbins had a career-high 905 rushing yards in 13 games in his only season as a Charger. Los Angeles applied the rarely-used unrestricted free agent tender to Dobbins in April, extending the window for his departure to count toward the compensatory pick formula for both the Chargers and his new team. As Profootballtalk.com notes, Dobbins has played well when healthy, but injuries have kept him from fully realizing his potential. |
J.K. Dobbins player page
Broncos | Denver inks Caden Prieskorn Tue Jun 3, 05:07 PM
Undrafted free-agent TE Caden Prieskorn (Ole Miss) signed a one-year contract with the Denver Broncos on Tuesday, June 3. TE Cole Fotheringham (undisclosed) was waived with an injury designation to make room for him on the roster.
Link to story Broncos | Two players miss practice Sun Jun 1, 05:15 PM
Denver Broncos WR A.T. Perry (undisclosed) and TE Cole Fotheringham (undisclosed) did not participate in practice Thursday, May 29.
Link to storyA.T. Perry player page
Broncos | Bo Nix building connection with new TE Sat May 31, 05:27 PM
Denver Broncos QB Bo Nix said he is building a good connection with TE Evan Engram during offseason workouts.
Link to storyEvan Engram player page
Broncos | Dre Greenlaw not on field Thu May 29, 06:45 PM
Denver Broncos LB Dre Greenlaw (quadriceps) attended the offseason workouts this week but did not take part in any practices, according to sources.
Link to storyDre Greenlaw player page
Broncos | Denver happy with Kris Abrams-Draine's development Tue May 27, 03:41 PM
Denver Broncos CB Kris Abrams-Draine 'was probably the rookie that we felt was the furthest behind after OTAs and (last) summer,' but proved quickly that '(the NFL) wasn't too big for him,' according to general manager George Paton.'You saw that when we played the (Los Angeles) Chargers on Thursday night, and it wasn't too big for him. He started making plays. He has unique cover skills, really good instincts, and he doesn't get fazed. We're really encouraged with him,' Paton told reporters in March.
Link to story Broncos | Evan Engram could see limited offseason work Mon May 26, 06:12 PM
Denver Broncos TE Evan Engram (shoulder) may see a limited workload during offseason workouts because he is recovering from a shoulder injury.
| Footballguys view: The Broncos signed Engram to a two-year, $23 million deal to serve as a "Joker" -- an elite pass-catching TE or RB -- in Sean Payton's offense. A first-round pick of the Giants in 2017, Engram had 114 receptions for Jacksonville in 2023. He was on pace for 89 catches last year when he suffered a season-ending shoulder injury in Week 9. He'll be limited to save wear and tear on that shoulder, but there's no reason to believe he won't be ready for full duty come Week 1. |
Evan Engram player page
Broncos | Alex Singleton may be limited Mon May 26, 06:09 PM
Denver Broncos LB Alex Singleton (knee) may be a limited participant during offseason workouts because he is not fully recovered from the torn anterior cruciate ligament he suffered during the 2024 season.
| Footballguys view: Singleton missed the final 15 games last season with that ACL injury. But his recovery is on schedule, and a cautious approach during OTAs makes sense. |
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Broncos | Dre Greenlaw to miss workouts Mon May 26, 06:09 PM
Denver Broncos LB Dre Greenlaw (calf, quadriceps) will not participate in offseason workouts or minicamp but is expected to be ready for the start of training camp.
| Footballguys view: Greenlaw missed most of last year because of a torn Achilles suffered in the 2023-season Super Bowl, and there have been injury issues since. Last year, he had a strained calf; he suffered a strained quad early during this offseason. This report further confirms what head coach Sean Payton told reporters in May: Greenlaw will be ready for training camp and the start of the season. |
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Broncos | Alex Singleton expected to start Mon May 19, 07:18 PM
Denver Broncos LB Alex Singleton (knee) likely will be one of the starting inside linebackers this upcoming season if he is healthy, in the opinion of BroncosWire's Jon Heath.
Link to storyAlex Singleton player page
Broncos | Reed Burckhardt earns front office promotion Fri May 16, 01:43 PM
Denver Broncos director of player personnel Reed Burckhardt was promoted to assistant general manager on Friday, May 16.
Link to story Broncos | Devaughn Vele efficient as a rookie Thu May 15, 01:35 AM
Denver Broncos WR Devaughn Vele had 52% of his targets go for first downs or touchdowns as a rookie last season, which was fourth in the NFL, per ESPN's Ben Solak. Following the selection of WR Pat Bryant in the third round, however, Solak believes that Vele will be competing with the rookie for the slot role in 2025.
| Footballguys view: Vele reminded many in Broncos Country of a young Tim Patrick, and he played well as a rookie in 2024. He was a key cog for the passing game as Bo Nix went through his rookie season. This year in training camp, Vele is going to have to compete with Pat Bryant and Troy Franklin to establish a pecking order behind Courtland Sutton and Marvin Mims. |
Broncos | Caleb Lohner a possible red-zone factor in 2025 Wed May 14, 01:38 AM
Denver Broncos TE Caleb Lohner, the team's seventh-round draft choice, might 'provide early value' in the red zone, in the opinion of ESPN's Jeff Legwold, who notes the former college basketball player that played just 57 snaps of collegiate football has drawn comparisons internally to retired tight end Jimmy Graham, who rose to prominence under current Broncos head coach Sean Payton. All four of Lohner's receptions at Utah went for touchdowns.
| Footballguys view: Lohner was the final pick of the Broncos' seven-player NFL draft class last month, a seventh-round selection (No. 241 overall). Lohner played only one season of college football. He had not played the sport since middle school before his 57 total snaps for Utah last season. He had four catches for Utah on nine targets in 2024, albeit with all four receptions resulting in touchdowns. While a red-zone role in a Payton offense is appealing, Lohner has a long way to go before he rises to fantasy relevance. |
Broncos | Three players sign with Broncos Mon May 12, 05:42 PM
Free-agent TE Cole Fotheringham (Raiders) and LS Zach Triner (Broncos) signed with the Denver Broncos Monday, May 12. The team also signed undrafted free-agent LB Jordan Turner (Michigan State). Terms of the contracts were not disclosed.
Link to story Broncos | Denver waives four players Mon May 12, 05:30 PM
Denver Broncos CB Kendall Bohler, DT Christian Dowell, LB KJ Cloyd and TE Thomas Yassmin were waived Monday, May 12.
Link to story Broncos | Kyrese White inks deal with Denver Mon May 12, 02:24 PM
Undrafted free-agent WR Kyrese White (Utah State) signed an undisclosed contract with the Denver Broncos on Monday, May 12.
| Footballguys view: White was impressive at Broncos rookie minicamp, and he's a quick receiver on underneath routes. Last year at Utah State, White had 44 receptions for 526 yards and three touchdowns. The Broncos receiver room is packed with talent, so White is likely bound for the practice squad if he continues to impress. |
Broncos | RJ Harvey praised by head coach Sun May 11, 11:27 AM
Denver Broncos RB RJ Harvey saw a lot of work in the passing game during rookie minicamp Saturday, May 10, and head coach Sean Payton said he liked what he saw out of Harvey. 'Well, he's going to play on third down,' Payton said. 'There's a lot we can do to suit his strengths.''
| Footballguys view: Harvey was a standout during rookie minicamp over the weekend. His speed is apparent from the jump, and he can be dangerous in space. Harvey dances a bit too much at times on outside runs, but he shows discipline on inside carries where he can hide behind the line and then burst at the second level. The Broncos backfield is wide open, and Harvey is primed to be the lead back for Sean Payton...that alone should get Fantasy GMs attention come draft season. |
Broncos | Payton: LB Drew Greenlaw Will Be Ready For Camp Sat May 10, 05:03 PM
LB Dre Greenlaw, who suffered a quad injury in April, is "doing well" and expected to be a full participant in training camp, head coach Sean Payton told reporters.
| Footballguys view: Multiple sources told NBC Sports Bay Area's Jennifer Lee Chan that Greenlaw suffered a torn quadriceps while working out. That initial report suggested the injury could force him to miss a portion of the upcoming 2025 NFL season. Recovery from a quadricep tear can range from several weeks to several months (if surgery is required). Based on Payton's comment, we'll land on the short end of that range. |
Dre Greenlaw player page
Broncos | Denver cuts two players Fri May 9, 05:51 PM
Denver Broncos P Matt Haack and LS Zach Triner were released Friday, May 9.
Link to story Broncos | Ian Book trying out Fri May 9, 03:58 PM
Free-agent QB Ian Book (Eagles) is participating in the Denver Broncos rookie minicamp this weekend on a tryout basis.
Link to storyIan Book player page
Broncos | Desmond Ridder not expected at minicamp Thu May 8, 05:06 PM
Updating a previous report, free-agent QB Desmond Ridder (Raiders) is no longer expected to participate in the Denver Broncos rookie minicamp this week on a tryout basis, according to sources.
Link to story Broncos | Sai'vion Jones under contract Thu May 8, 02:25 PM
Denver Broncos third-round draft choice DE Sai'vion Jones agreed to terms on a four-year contract with the Broncos Wednesday, May 7, according to a source. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Link to story Broncos | Que Robinson agrees to deal Thu May 8, 02:23 PM
Denver Broncos fourth-round draft choice LB Que Robinson agreed to terms on a four-year contract with the Broncos Wednesday, May 7, according to a source. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Link to story Broncos | Max McLeod invited to try out Wed May 7, 05:27 PM
Undrafted free-agent WR Max McLeod (Colorado School of Mines) has been invited to participate in the Denver Broncos rookie minicamp on a tryout basis.
Link to story Broncos | Jeremy Crawshaw agrees to deal Wed May 7, 04:52 PM
Denver Broncos sixth-round draft choice P Jeremy Crawshaw agreed to terms on a four-year contract with the Broncos Wednesday, May 7. Financial terms were not disclosed.
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