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Broncos | Brandon Jones leaves practice early Fri Jul 26, 02:02 PM
Denver Broncos S Brandon Jones (hamstring) reportedly tweaked his hamstring early in practice on Friday, July 26, according to head coach Sean Payton.
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Broncos | Bo Nix works with starters Fri Jul 26, 01:07 PM
Denver Broncos QB Bo Nix worked with the first-team offense during practice Thursday, July 25.
| Footballguys view: Nix only has to beat out Jarrett Stidham and Zach Wilson to start Week 1 at Seattle. Unlike JJ McCarthy and Drake Maye, the veteran bridge quarterback options for the Broncos won't be compelling enough to keep Nix off of the field unless he faceplants in the preseason. |
Broncos | Blake Watson may return soon Thu Jul 25, 07:38 PM
Denver Broncos RB Blake Watson (leg) should be cleared to practice in the near future, according to head coach Sean Payton.
Link to story Broncos | Courtland Sutton restructures Thu Jul 25, 11:10 AM
Denver Broncos WR Courtland Sutton agreed to a restructured contract that can pay him up to $15.2 million in 2024, including $1.5 million in new incentives, according to sources Thursday, July 25.
| Footballguys view: Sutton wanted a raise, but the Broncos did not cave to his demands. Instead, they give him incentives they will be happy to pay if Sutton plays up to his potential. The Sean Payton offense should look better this year, and Sutton should become a favorite target of QB Bo Nix (and QB Jarrett Stidham if he begin the season as the starter). |
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Broncos | Big role for Greg Dulcich? Thu Jul 25, 01:51 AM
Denver Broncos TE Greg Dulcich (hamstring) 'looked the part of an important weapon' in the offense during practice Wednesday, July 24, according to Nick Kosmider of The Athletic.
| Footballguys view: Dulcich had a good first day of practice. He's got the speed to get open, and he can stretch the field as a 'joker' in Sean Payton's offense. Dulcich has talent, that's easy to see, but he needs to stay healthy to earn his spot and make plays for his team. |
Broncos | Audric Estime a full go Thu Jul 25, 01:51 AM
Denver Broncos RB Audric Estime (knee) was a full participant in practice Wednesday, July 24.
| Footballguys view: Estime looks like The Hulk out there on the football field. He's a powerful runner with a faster 10-yard split than fellow Broncos rookie Troy Franklin (wide receiver from Oregon). Estime is a staff favorite, and he'll push Javonte Williams for the starting job. |
Broncos | Javonte Williams dropped weight Thu Jul 25, 01:51 AM
Denver Broncos RB Javonte Williams has slimmed down to his college playing weight of 220 pounds to begin training camp, according to head coach Sean Payton. 'He looks trim and I thought he looked sharp today,' Payton said.
| Footballguys view: Things change pretty quickly around here. Williams did not look good with bad weight in the spring. He's clearly trimmed up, and he has put together two good days to begin training camp. Williams is competing with rookie RB Audric Estime for the starting job. |
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Broncos | Greg Dulcich expected to practice Tue Jul 23, 05:24 PM
Denver Broncos TE Greg Dulcich (hamstring) is expected to participate in practice later this week, according to head coach Sean Payton.
Link to story Broncos | Courtland Sutton to report as expected Tue Jul 23, 01:47 PM
Denver Broncos WR Courtland Sutton intends to report to the start of training camp despite his desire to receive a contract extension, according to comments from head coach Sean Payton on Tuesday, July 23.
| Footballguys view: Sutton left the door open to holding out of camp at the end of the offseason program, but he will also be working with his team as he tries to push for a new contract. "He'll be here and ready to go," Payton said via multiple reporters. As Profootballtalk.com notes, Sutton has two years left on the two years left on the four-year extension he signed during the 2021 season but only has $2 million in guaranteed money left in the deal and is looking for a bigger commitment from the Broncos in the future. It remains to be seen if his decision to report on time will help. Meanwhile, fantasy managers aren't all that interested in Sutton, who is WR47 in current Average Draft Position despite coming off a 10-touchdown 2023 campaign. |
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Broncos | Blake Watson injury update Tue Jul 23, 01:43 AM
Updating a previous report, Denver Broncos RB Blake Watson (leg) was placed on the Active/Non-Football Injury list because of muscle tweak in his leg, but he is expected to be fine.
| Footballguys view: Denver Post beat writer Parker Gabriel told us last week that the Broncos backfield competition is wide open this summer. Watson, an undrafted free agent, has three-down ability, but he'll need to shine this summer to earn a spot on the 53-man roster. |
Broncos | Greg Dulcich avoids PUP list Mon Jul 22, 11:55 AM
Denver Broncos TE Greg Dulcich (hamstring) was not placed on the active/physically unable to perform list ahead of training camp.
| Footballguys view: Dulcich has missed most of his last two seasons with a hamstring and then a foot injury. He missed the entire offseason following foot surgery but appears ready to return. His ability to remain healthy will determine what kind of factor he'll be. Adam Trautman and Lucas Krull are also on hand at the position. |
Broncos | Audric Estime ready for camp Mon Jul 22, 11:49 AM
Denver Broncos RB Audric Estime (knee) was not placed on the active/physically unable to perform list ahead of training camp.
| Footballguys view: As reported in a previous item, Denver Post staffer Troy Renk wrote over the weekend that Estime'is making the team' and could push for the starting job with a strong showing in training camp. We'll be monitoring this backfield in coming days. |
Broncos | Broncos place three on PUP list Sun Jul 21, 05:08 PM
Denver Broncos LB Drew Sanders (Achilles), S Caden Sterns (undisclosed) and S Delarrin Turner-Yell (undisclosed) were placed on the active/physically unable to perform list on Sunday, July 21.
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Broncos | Audric Estime the No. 1 back? Sun Jul 21, 12:23 AM
Denver Broncos RB Audric Estime 'is making the team' and could push for the starting job with a strong showing in training camp, according to Troy Renck of The Denver Post.
| Footballguys view: The fifth-round pick out of Notre Dame could prove to be a huge value for the Broncos. He's a powerful player, and Estime is a favorite of the coaching staff. Estime runs for daylight, and if you happen to get in his way then he will clobber you. He won't break off long runs, but his first 10 yards are fast and he is an efficient runner who wastes little motion. The plan could be Estime on running downs and Jaleel McLaughlin (the best back this offseason per our own Cecil Lammey) on passing downs. |
Broncos | Javonte Williams on the bubble? Sun Jul 21, 12:23 AM
Denver Broncos RB Javonte Williams could be competing with RB Samaje Perine for the final running back spot on the roster, in the opinion of Troy Renck of The Denver Post.
| Footballguys view: Williams looked fantastic as a rookie back in 2021. Since then, he's shredded his knee in 2022 and didn't look the same last year in 2023. His 3.6 yards per carry in 2023 was not good, and Williams did not average over 4.0 yards a carry in any game after Week 7. He looked better in the offseason, per multiple camp reports, but Williams still does not appear to have the burst he did before the injury. We'll see if he can impress when the pads come on. |
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Broncos | Jonah Elliss expected to be ready Thu Jul 18, 08:28 PM
Denver Broncos LB Jonah Elliss (shoulder) is expected to be medically cleared for the start of training camp after being limited during the offseason because of shoulder surgery.
Link to story Broncos | Blake Watson on NFI list Thu Jul 18, 01:57 AM
Denver Broncos RB Blake Watson (undisclosed) was placed on the Active/Non-Football Injury list Wednesday, July 17.
| Footballguys view: Watson is an interesting UDFA the Broncos picked up out of Memphis. He was impressive at the Shrine Bowl practices earlier this year, and Watson can stay on the field for all three downs. With a jam-packed backfield in Denver, Watson may be looking for a spot on the practice squad this year. |
Broncos | Extension for Quinn Meinerz Tue Jul 16, 08:40 PM
Denver Broncos OG Quinn Meinerz agreed to terms on a four-year contract extension with the Broncos Tuesday, July 16, worth $80 million.
Link to story Broncos | Drew Sanders an IR candidate Mon Jul 15, 06:53 PM
Denver Broncos LB Drew Sanders (Achilles) likely will start the 2024 regular season on the Reserve/Injured list because he is recovering from a torn Achilles' tendon.
Link to story Broncos | Marvin Mims Jr. Has A Clear Path To Workload Mon Jul 15, 03:31 PM
The Broncos traded Jerry Jeudy in March, removing one of the roadblocks that kept Marvin Mims Jr. from getting consistent snaps as a rookie. Broncos head coach Sean Payton has all but promised more work for Mims in his second season.
| Footballguys view: The Athletic's Nick Kosmider points out that when Mims was on the field last year, the second-round pick was electric. Among players with more than 30 targets, only Tennessee's Chris Moore (12.1), Buffalo's Khalil Shakir (13.6), San Francisco's Brandon Aiyuk (12.8), and Houston's Nico Collins (11.9) averaged more yards per target than Mims (11.4). Mims was also a Pro Bowler as a returner and should add value in that department as the NFL adjusts to more returner-friendly kickoff rules. Mims has been going as WR73 in early drafts. |
Broncos | Alex Forsyth could push for starting job Fri Jul 12, 01:27 AM
Denver Broncos C Alex Forsyth was the center for the University of Oregon in 2022, which was QB Bo Nix's first season with the Ducks. That gives him an experience advantage with Denver's quarterback of the future, and it could help him land the starting center spot, in the opinion of The Athletic's Nick Kosmider.
Link to story Broncos | Audric Estime ready for training camp Thu Jul 11, 12:51 PM
Denver Broncos RB Audric Estime (knee) is expected to be a full-go for training camp, according to sources Thursday, July 11.
| Footballguys view: Estime is going to compete with Javonte Williams for the carries on first and second down. The rookie has a ton of power, but he's missed most of the offseason due to this knee injury. Williams doesn't look the same as he did when he came out of North Carolina, but at mandatory minicamp he looked better than he did last year. Jaleel McLaughlin will serve as the third-down back, and he's been tremendous this offseason. |
Broncos | Jarrett Stidham working with teammates Wed Jul 10, 03:33 AM
Denver Broncos QB Jarrett Stidham is participating in workouts with his teammates this week in Texas. WR Courtland Sutton is among the receivers that will be participating in the workouts.
| Footballguys view: "Camp Stiddy" as the Denver media has dubbed it has most all of the Denver skill position players in attendance. Rookie first-round QB Bo Nix is there as well. Stidham did not look good in two games starting last year for the Broncos, so all roads will lead to Nix eventually. We'll see Stidham and Nix compete for the starting job in training camp. |
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Broncos | Bo Nix progressing in playbook Sun Jul 7, 09:17 AM
Denver Broncos QB Bo Nix has done 'nothing but impress his teammates and coaches' and has drawn praise for his'composure in the pocket and understanding of the playbook,' according to Ryan McFadden of The Denver Post on Saturday, July 6.
| Footballguys view: Nix looked very good during OTAs and mandatory minicamp earlier this year. He's running the Sean Payton offense efficiently, and Nix is more of a threat to run than some think. Nix should start sooner rather than later as he's the future for the Broncos, and he's the player HC Sean Payton tied his legacy to by selecting him in the first round. We'll see Nix compete with seasoned veteran Jarrett Stidham for the starting job in training camp. |
Broncos | Bo Nix will not be No. 3 quarterback Sat Jul 6, 09:30 AM
Denver Broncos QB Bo Nix will not start the 2024 season as the team's No. 3 quarterback, even if he struggles mightily during training camp, according to Mike Klis of 9News.com. He will either begin the year as the Broncos' starter or their primary backup.
| Footballguys view: Jarrett Stidham may begin the regular season as the starter, but Nix is going to push him in training camp and the preseason. Nix is the future of the Broncos, so they'll likely start him as soon as possible. The rookie runs the Sean Payton offense to design (unlike Russell Wilson last year), and he could provide a spark once he's in the lineup. Zach Wilson is not 'in the mix' for the starting job at all, especially after his poor performances during OTAs and mandatory minicamp. |
Broncos | Cody Barton making push to start Tue Jun 25, 01:27 PM
Denver Broncos LB Cody Barton 'got plenty of work with the defensive starters in OTAs and minicamp' and is expected to compete with Jonas Griffith in training camp for the starting middle linebacker job, according to ESPN.com's Jeff Legwold.
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Broncos | Jaleel McLaughlin determined to improve Sat Jun 22, 09:16 AM
Denver Broncos RB Jaleel McLaughlin said he spent the offseason studying his weaknesses and working to improve those areas. 'I noticed that I didn't do half the stuff that I was supposed to do last year,' McLaughlin said. 'And that's what makes me hungry. I left a lot on the football field, and I'm not going to do that this year.'
| Footballguys view: Our Cecil Lammey, who covers the Broncos, said that McLaughlin looked like the best Denver running back in OTAs, and many other beat writers also remarked on his considerable improvement from an already impressive rookie year. He could be one of the best late round sleeper running backs. If the positive buzz continues in camp, he might not be available in the late rounds for much longer. |
Broncos | Tim Patrick feeling good Sat Jun 22, 09:16 AM
Denver Broncos WR Tim Patrick (Achilles) said he felt like himself during offseason workouts and believes he is back to running at full speed after missing the 2023 season because of an Achilles tendon injury.
| Footballguys view: Patrick has outproduced expectations for his entire pro career, and now he's trying to stick as a starter after suffering a season-ending injury in camp for two straight years. If the Broncos are willing to trade Courtland Sutton before the season, that could be a sign in their confidence in Patrick's recovery. Free agent signing Josh Reynolds should also get a lot of snaps at outside receiver after the Broncos signed him to a two-year, $9 million deal in the offseason. |
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Broncos | Alec Mock could return Thu Jun 20, 05:06 PM
Free-agent LB Alec Mock (Broncos) said there is a chance that he re-signs with the Denver Broncos in the future.
Link to story Broncos | Denver makes it official with Dondrea Tillman Thu Jun 20, 04:45 PM
Updating a previous report, free-agent DE Dondrea Tillman (UFL) signed a three-year contract worth a reported $2.84 million - including a $10,000 signing bonus - on Thursday, June 20.
Link to story Broncos | Alec Mock cut Thu Jun 20, 04:14 PM
Denver Broncos LB Alec Mock was waived on Thursday, June 20.
Link to story Broncos | Broncos signing UFL defender Wed Jun 19, 02:11 PM
Free-agent DE Dondrea Tillman (UFL) is signing with the Denver Broncos, per source on Wednesday, June 19. The deal is for three years and $2.84 million and includes a signing bonus of $10,000.
Link to story Broncos | Dondrea Tillman to work out Tue Jun 18, 07:24 PM
Free-agent DE Dondrea Tillman (UFL) is scheduled to work out for the Denver Broncos Wednesday, June 19.
Link to story Broncos | Andre Smith contact numbers Tue Jun 18, 04:54 PM
Updating a previous report, free-agent LB Andre X. Smith (Falcons) signed a one-year contract worth $1.125 million with the Denver Broncos on Tuesday, June 18.
Link to story Broncos | Bo Nix In A Three-Way Battle For Starting Job Tue Jun 18, 04:35 PM
Bo Nix is in a three-way battle for the starting job with Jarrett Stidham and Zach Wilson.
| Footballguys view: Coach Sean Payton split the work evenly among the trio throughout the offseason program, which ended Wednesday with the second minicamp practice. While reports indicate Stidham has the early lead, ESPN.com's Jeff Legwold contends Nix has shown he has developed at least some comfort level with the playbook and has displayed accuracy, particularly in the short and intermediate routes. Our initial projections have Nix starting 15 games this season. Nothing we've seen or heard to this point changes that. |
Broncos | Jarrett Stidham may have early lead Sat Jun 15, 12:22 PM
Denver Broncos QB Jarrett Stidham appears to be the leading candidate for the starting quarterback job at this point, in the opinion of BroncosWire's Jon Heath.
| Footballguys view: Bo Nix was drafted to be the team's quarterback of the future, but it might be best for him to sit at first so that he's better prepared for NFL defenses and fluent in Sean Payton's offense before taking the field. Whether it's Nix or Stidham starting at Seattle in Week 1, expect the Seahawks to be heavy favorites. The Broncos offense might not produce one consistent fantasy option because of the transition they are going through at quarterback, running back, and wide receiver. |
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Broncos | Several players miss minicamp Sat Jun 15, 12:22 PM
Denver Broncos TE Greg Dulcich (foot), RB Audric Estime (knee), CB Delarrin Turner-Yell (undisclosed), S Caden Sterns (undisclosed) and DE John Franklin-Myers (undisclosed) did not participate in the minicamp this week. WR Josh Reynolds was excused from the minicamp.
| Footballguys view: Estime had minor knee surgery, but is expected to be ready for camp. If the issue lingers, one of Javonte Williams and Samaje Perine would take up the slack in the between the tackles running game. With Dulcich and Adam Trautman both ailing, watch out for second year tight end Lucas Krull to generate some buzz in training camp. |
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Broncos | Tim Patrick firmly in Denver's plans? Sat Jun 15, 12:22 PM
Denver Broncos WR Tim Patrick (Achilles) is 'a great teammate' that head coach the team has 'an idea or vision for,' according to head coach Sean Payton earlier this week.'(He brings) those intangibles. I do know and obviously have seen healthy tape. Granted I wasn't here, but I kind of have an idea or vision for the player. Then all the other things that he brings relative to his competitiveness, his versatility. He's a great teammate. I think he's an important part of the locker room, so it's good to see him more and be smart with that,' Payton said.
| Footballguys view: Patrick took a pay cut down the veteran minimum, so he's not a sure thing to make the team, but his experience should get him a spot on the roster. If Courtland Sutton is dealt before the season, Patrick could even start opposite free agent signing Josh Reynolds. The Broncos wide receiver group is a bit underwhelming with or without a resurgent Patrick, which will be part of the challenge for Sean Payton and rookie quarterback Bo Nix. |
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Broncos | Dylan Leonard dealing with hamstring injury Fri Jun 14, 09:34 PM
Updating a previous report, free-agent TE Dylan Leonard (hamstring) was waived by the Denver Broncos with an injury settlement after suffering a hamstring injury.
Link to story Broncos | Adam Trautman sits out minicamp Fri Jun 14, 05:48 PM
Denver Broncos TE Adam Trautman (core) did not participate in the minicamp this week because of a core muscle injury, but head coach Sean Payton said the injury is not believed to be serious.
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Broncos | Riley Moss making an impression Fri Jun 14, 02:31 PM
Denver Broncos CB Riley Moss has 'is smart' and has 'really good transitional skills,' according to head coach Sean Payton. He is firmly in the conversation - along with Damarri Mathis, Levi Wallace and Kris Abrams-Draine - to start opposite Patrick Surtain II this season.'He's smart. I'd say you feel his length at corner. When I say that, just even on that play, it's a tougher play to make if you're a shorter corner. So you feel his length. He has really good transitional skills, and I think he's smart. He's picking up the technique, and he has versatility outside, in. We have good competition there,' Payton said of Smart.
Link to story Broncos | Dylan Leonard let go Thu Jun 13, 04:40 PM
Denver Broncos TE Dylan Leonard (undisclosed) was waived with an injury settlement on Thursday, June 13.
Link to story Broncos | Andre Smiths signs with Denver Thu Jun 13, 12:16 PM
Free-agent LB Andre X. Smith (Falcons) signed with the Denver Broncos following a minicamp tryout, according to sources Thursday, June 13. Financial terms of the deal were not immediately disclosed.
Link to story Broncos | Greg Dulcich remains sidelined Thu Jun 13, 12:39 AM
Denver Broncos TE Greg Dulcich (hamstring) did not participate in practice Wednesday, June 12.
| Footballguys view: Get to know the name Lucas Krull. While Dulcich has missed the entire offseason (even though Sean Payton hinted he could be out there during minicamp), Krull has been the start of minicamp. Dulcich's spot on the roster is not guaranteed. |
Broncos | Courtland Sutton not ruling out holdout Wed Jun 12, 01:37 PM
Denver Broncos WR Courtland Sutton said he wants to stay with the Broncos for his entire career but is not ruling out the possibility of holding out of training camp depending on his contract situation.
| Footballguys view: We can't read anything about trade prospects for Sutton into this. He's saying the right thing for the locker room and the media with the possibility of Sutton being the Broncos #1 receiver getting greater with every passing day. At this point, it might be better for his fantasy stock to stay with the Broncos than go to a better offense, but with a less prominent role and less time to ramp up in his new offense for the season. |
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Broncos | Denver taking a look at two free agents Tue Jun 11, 10:41 PM
Free-agent DL Blaine Hoover and LB Jordan Kunaszyk (Browns) are participating in the Denver Broncos minicamp this week on a tryout basis.
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Broncos | Five players trying out Tue Jun 11, 08:24 PM
Free-agent WR Ra'Shaun Henry (Seahawks), TE Feleipe Franks (Falcons), TE Hunter Kampmoyer (Chargers), LB Andre X. Smith (Falcons) and CB Kyler McMichael (Cardinals) are participating in the Denver Broncos minicamp this week on a tryout basis.
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Broncos | Adam Trautman works on side Tue Jun 11, 05:32 PM
Denver Broncos TE Adam Trautman (core) worked on the side during practice Tuesday, June 11, because of a core muscle injury. Head coach Sean Payton said it does not appear to be a serious injury.
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Broncos | Greg Dulcich close to practicing Tue Jun 11, 05:31 PM
Denver Broncos TE Greg Dulcich (hamstring) has a chance to take part in drills at some point during practice this week, according to head coach Sean Payton.
Link to story Broncos | Courtland Sutton Reports For Mandatory Minicamp, As Promised Tue Jun 11, 04:55 PM
Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton said he would attend the team's mandatory minicamp, and he has kept his word. Sutton showed up for work today, according to James Palmer.
| Footballguys view: Although Sutton wants a new contract and has skipped all of the team's voluntary offseason work, he said he still loves playing for the Broncos and hopes to get a deal done to remain in Denver beyond this season. ESPN's Jeremy Fowler reported last month that Sutton, who started 14 games last season, catching 59 passes for 772 yards and a career-high 10 touchdowns, is seeking a contract worth about $15-$16 million annually. It's a small bump, but Sutton has little leverage here. We'll continue to watch for more. |
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