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Breaks leg in preseason opener
Sat, Aug 15, 2026, 10:23 AM
Bailey broke his leg during the Broncos' 27-7 preseason win over the Falcons on Friday, Mike Klis of 9News Denver reports.
Analysis: Bailey was carted to the locker room after sustaining the injury and is expected to undergo surgery over the coming days. The injury may not be season-ending, but it's a blow for the Fresno State's product in his battle for a spot on the Broncos' 53-man roster for the regular season. Karene Reid, Jordan Turner and Red Murdock are the Broncos' depth inside linebackers behind Alex Singleton and Justin Strnad. |
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Marvin Mims Jr. Marvin Mims Jr. Doesn't play vs. Atlanta
Sat, Aug 15, 2026, 10:04 AM
Mims (undisclosed) did not play in the Broncos' 27-7 preseason win over the Falcons on Friday.
Analysis: Mims is working through an undisclosed injury and joined fellow wideouts Jaylen Waddle (leg) and Michael Bandy on the sidelines for Friday's preseason opener. Once he's cleared to practice fully, Mims will resume competing against Pat Bryant and Troy Franklin for the WR3 role behind Waddle and Courtland Sutton. Even if he's relegated to WR4 or WR5, Mims should still see the field plenty as a returner on kickoffs and punts. |
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Pat Bryant Pat Bryant Makes 15-yard catch on first play
Fri, Aug 14, 2026, 10:18 PM
Bryant caught his only target for 15 yards in Friday's 27-7 preseason win over the Falcons.
Analysis: Bryant's catch came on Denver's first play of the game. It's encouraging to see the 2025 third-round pick getting involved early, as Bryant will have his work cut out for him as he tries to earn playing time in his second NFL campaign. Jaylen Waddle (leg) and Courtland Sutton are locked in as starters at wide receiver, while Bryant will also face competition for targets from Troy Franklin and Marvin Mims (undisclosed) in Denver's WR room. |
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Troy Franklin Troy Franklin One catch in preseason opener
Fri, Aug 14, 2026, 10:15 PM
Franklin caught one of two targets for 23 yards in Friday's 27-7 preseason win over the Falcons.
Analysis: Franklin's lone reception came on the final play of the first quarter on a pass from Jarrett Stidham, who started at QB while Bo Nix rested. Denver's 2024 fourth-round pick is competing for the third spot on the wide receiver depth chart with 2025 third-round pick Pat Bryant and 2023 second-round pick Marvin Mims (undisclosed). Jaylen Waddle (leg) and Courtland Sutton are locked in as starters. Franklin had 709 receiving yards in the 2025 regular season, which was second-most on the team behind Sutton's 1,017. |
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Jonah Coleman Jonah Coleman Four carries in first taste of NFL
Fri, Aug 14, 2026, 10:09 PM
Coleman rushed four times for 24 yards in Friday's 27-7 preseason win over the Falcons.
Analysis: Coleman was the second running back into the game for Denver after RJ Harvey while veteran J.K. Dobbins (undisclosed) sat out Friday's preseason opener. Denver's rookie fourth-round pick is likely to begin his career third on the team's running back depth chart behind Dobbins and Harvey, though Tyler Badie, Jaleel McLaughlin and Cody Schrader will try to work their way into the conversation during the preseason, which will continue for the Broncos on Aug. 21 against the Packers. |
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Courtland Sutton Courtland Sutton Strong start to preseason
Fri, Aug 14, 2026, 9:42 PM
Sutton caught all three of his targets for 60 yards in Friday's 27-7 preseason win over the Falcons.
Analysis: Starting QB Bo Nix and WR Jaylen Waddle (leg) didn't dress Friday, but Sutton showed nice chemistry with backup QB Jarrett Stidham on Denver's first two drives. Sutton made a nice one-handed grab in addition to hauling in a 40-yard pass that got Denver down to the 1-yard line on the opening drive. The 30-year-old wideout looks like he's in midseason form already on the heels of back-to-back regular seasons with more than 1,000 receiving yards. |
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Won't return Friday
Fri, Aug 14, 2026, 8:13 PM
Bailey (ankle) has been ruled out for the remainder of Friday night's game against the Falcons, Zac Stevens of TheDNVR.com reports.
Analysis: Bailey exited the contest in the second quarter with an ankle injury. It is unclear how severe the issue is, but even if Bailey could have returned to the contest, the coaching staff likely would not have allowed it. It remains to be seen if the 25-year-old will be ready to play in next Friday's preseason game against the Packers. |
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Exits Friday's game
Fri, Aug 14, 2026, 7:19 PM
Bailey (ankle) is questionable to return to Friday night's preseason game against the Falcons, Parker Gabriel of The Denver Post reports.
Analysis: Bailey exited the game in the second quarter with an ankle injury. The inside linebacker did not produce any box-score statistics before his departure. |
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J.K. Dobbins J.K. Dobbins Not in uniform Friday
Fri, Aug 14, 2026, 6:03 PM
Dobbins isn't in line to play in Friday's preseason game in Atlanta, Parker Gabriel of The Denver Post reports.
Analysis: Dobbins made an early exit from practice Monday due to a soft-tissue injury, and while he went through individual drills Tuesday and Wednesday, the Broncos will exercise caution with their presumed top running back. His next chance for exhibition action is next Friday versus the Packers. |
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Jaylen Waddle Jaylen Waddle Not suited up Friday
Fri, Aug 14, 2026, 5:39 PM
Waddle (leg) isn't slated to play in Friday's preseason contest in Atlanta, Parker Gabriel of The Denver Post reports.
Analysis: Waddle initially exited last Wednesday's session early due to muscle tightness, and while he got rid of the sleeve on his left leg this past Saturday, he has yet to mix back into drills in the meantime. As a result, his first taste of game action as a Bronco will have to wait until at least next Friday against the Packers. Once Waddle is healthy, he's set to form a top WR duo in Denver with Courtland Sutton for QB Bo Nix. |
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Placed on injured reserve
Thu, Aug 13, 2026, 6:48 PM
The Broncos placed Deiter (quadriceps) on injured reserve Thursday, Parker Gabriel of The Denver Post reports.
Analysis: Deiter suffered a severe quadriceps injury Wednesday that will end his season, so the move to injured reserve is not surprising. The center's absence may not impact the Broncos' starting offensive line, but with starter Luke Wattenberg's (undisclosed) injury history, the team definitely would've felt safer with Deiter present on the depth chart. |
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Done for year
Wed, Aug 12, 2026, 7:04 PM
Deiter suffered a quadriceps injury that will require surgery and end his season, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.
Analysis: Deiter signed with Denver in January, and he was expected to serve as veteran depth piece on the offensive line. The 29-year-old will now shift his focus to 2027, and he'll likely be placed on injured reserve in the near future. |
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Bo Nix Bo Nix Won't play preseason Week 1
Wed, Aug 12, 2026, 3:24 PM
Nix isn't in line to play in Friday's preseason opener against the Falcons, James Palmer of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Per Palmer, the Broncos' franchise QB is, however, on track to see action Aug. 21 against the Packers, as well as in the team's Aug. 28 preseason finale, per coach Sean Payton, who noted that the signal-caller has practiced fully since the start of training camp and has taken the same number of snaps as he did during last year's camp, Jeff Legwold of ESPN reports. With Nix slated to sit versus Atlanta, Zac Stevens of TheDNVR.com relays that Jarrett Stidham and Sam Ehlinger are each in line to play a half on Friday. |
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J.K. Dobbins J.K. Dobbins Practices again Wednesday
Wed, Aug 12, 2026, 3:18 PM
Dobbins, who was forced out of Monday's practice with a soft-tissue injury, was present for Wednesday's practice, Zac Stevens of TheDNVR.com reports.
Analysis: Dobbins went through individual drills during Tuesday's session, and his continued presence on the field a day later is a good sign ahead of Friday's preseason opener against the Falcons. That said, we'd be surprised to see the running back get any reps in that contest given his recent injury, and if he ends up being held out, his next chance to see game action will occur Aug. 21 against Green Bay. |
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Pat Bryant Pat Bryant Significant role on tap?
Wed, Aug 12, 2026, 1:24 PM
Broncos coach Sean Payton suggested Monday that Bryant will have a role in the offense, Zack Kelberman of Mile High Huddle reports.
Analysis: Payton responded, "We're not," when reporter Kay Adams asked him how he planned to keep Bryant off the field. The steady summer drumbeat for Bryant may be getting louder, but he's still part of a deep WR room where Courtland Sutton and Jaylen Waddle appear locked in as starters. Bryant is at least making a strong case for the No. 3 job, competing with Troy Franklin and Marvin Mims (undisclosed). |
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Marvin Mims Jr. Marvin Mims Jr. Listed as starter on depth chart
Wed, Aug 12, 2026, 1:10 PM
Mims (undisclosed) is listed as a starter on Denver's preseason depth chart, Mike Klis of 9News Denver reports.
Analysis: This should be taken with a grain of salt, as Mims has seniority but doesn't actually seem like the favorite for the No. 3 WR role. Pat Bryant and Troy Franklin are also competing for the job, with Bryant the subject of considerable camp hype this summer. Mims, meanwhile, is dealing with an undisclosed injury that may limit his availability in upcoming preseason games. |
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J.K. Dobbins J.K. Dobbins Works in individual drills Tuesday
Tue, Aug 11, 2026, 12:58 PM
Dobbins, who left practice early Monday with soft-tissue injury, went through individual drills during Tuesday's session, Chris Tomasson of The Denver Gazette reports.
Analysis: Dobbins' quick return to work after leaving Monday's practice with a trainer signals that his issue was minor, though it remains to be seen if he'll see action in Friday's preseason opener against the Falcons. As the coming campaign approaches, Dobbins is slated to reprise his key role in a Denver backfield that also includes 2025 second-rounder RJ Harvey and rookie fourth-rounder Jonah Coleman. The key for Dobbins in terms of his fantasy utlity is staying healthy, giving his injury history. Moreover, Harvey will no doubt see his share of touches, with Coleman also a candidate to mix in, even if Dobbins heads into Week 1 as the team's de facto starter. |
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Jaylen Waddle Jaylen Waddle Still not practicing
Tue, Aug 11, 2026, 11:19 AM
Waddle, who has been dealing with muscle tightness, didn't participate in practice Tuesday, Zac Stevens of TheDNVR.com reports.
Analysis: Per Stevens, Waddle was present for the session, but the wideout once again didn't work in the team's drills. Waddle remains day-to-day ahead of Friday's preseason opener against the Falcons, but given that he hasn't practiced since last Wednesday, it's increasingly likely he'll be sidelined for that contest. |
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J.K. Dobbins J.K. Dobbins Back in pads Tuesday
Tue, Aug 11, 2026, 11:10 AM
Dobbins (undisclosed) is dressed for Tuesday's practice after making an early exit Monday, Parker Gabriel of The Denver Post reports.
Analysis: Dobbins has a lengthy injury history, but it doesn't sound like this latest incident will be a significant chapter. That said, the Broncos could limit Dobbins at Tuesday's practice, after coach Sean Payton told reporters Monday that the RB had suffered a soft-tissue injury. It's apparently minor, with Dobbins avoiding missed practice time for now. |
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Bo Nix Bo Nix Unlocking deep ball at camp
Tue, Aug 11, 2026, 9:27 AM
Broncos defensive coordinator Vance Joseph said Nix's deep accuracy has been "off the charts" at training camp, Nick Kosmider of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Through two NFL seasons, Nix has mostly provided value via sack avoidance, scrambling and short-area accuracy. His 36.9 percent completion rate on passes 20-plus yards downfield last season ranked near the bottom of the league, but he also dealt with a number of drops on those throws from his receivers. The Broncos think he has another level to unlock, with new wideout Jaylen Waddle being a big part of that plan. |
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