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Yahoo
30-07-2025
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5 takeaways from Day 5 of Broncos training camp
The Denver Broncos had a special guest at training camp on Wednesday. Emmanuel Sanders, who played for the club from 2014-2019, visited Broncos Park Powered by CommonSpirit with his son for Day 5 of practice. Sanders, who retired in 2022, played under Sean Payton with the New Orleans Saints in 2020. A two-time Pro Bowler and a Super Bowl 50 champion, Sanders hauled in 704 receptions for 9,245 yards and 51 touchdowns during his 12-year career in the NFL. He also rushed for 202 yards and a score and went 3-of-3 passing for 78 yards and two touchdowns. Sanders ranks 10th on Denver's all-time receiving list with 5,361 yards, and his 28 touchdown catches rank 13th in franchise history. Now, here are five quick takeaways from Wednesday's practice. Broncos training camp takeaways Day 5 1. Broncos injury report: Wide receiver A.T. Perry (ankle; PUP) and linebackers Drew Sanders (foot) and Alex Singleton (thumb) are still sidelined. Additionally, receiver Devaughn Vele and rookie outside linebacker Que Robinson did not practice. Payton did not speak to the media Wednesday, so there's no update on the status of Vele and Robinson. 2. Blake Watson adds intrigue to running back battle: J.K. Dobbins and RJ Harvey are the obvious top two options in Denver's backfield. Behind them? Good luck trying to guess Payton's depth chart. Audric Estime was just drafted last year, Jaleel McLaughlin was one of the team's most productive RBs last fall and the team has praised Tyler Badie this offseason. Oh, yeah, there's Watson, too! The second-year undrafted RB took a big hit from undrafted rookie linebacker Jordan Turner on Wednesday, but he also drew strong reviews for his day on the ground overall. How many RBs will Denver carry on the 53-man roster? Is there room for Watson? We'll find out in late August. 3. Two young linebackers stepping up: We noted yesterday that Levelle Bailey has impressed with Sanders (foot) and Singleton (thumb) injured. Bailey continues to look sharp, but he's not alone. Jordan Turner, a UDFA out of Michigan State, has also stood out at linebacker. It sounds like the Broncos will have a very interesting linebacker battle during preseason this summer. 4. Trent Sherfield buzz continues to grow: When Denver signed Sherfield this spring, the expectation was that he was primarily brought in for his special teams contributions. The 29-year-old receiver continues to make plays on offense, though, and the hype is growing. 'He's tough, and he can run," Payton said of Sherfield last weekend. "The other thing he can do is block, and so we've always had a handful of receivers that can run and stretch the field and when you get one that can do that and then block also, you can set up play action, marries well to the run game. He's pretty competitive.' After losing Lil'Jordan Humphrey this offseason, the Broncos might have found their replacement in Sherfield. 5. Bo Nix's mobility remains a strength: Nix rushed for 430 yards and four touchdowns on 92 carries last season, averaging 4.7 yards per tote. "It's a strength," Payton said Tuesday when asked about Nix's mobility. "I mentioned this before, when the combine came, he didn't shuttle. He didn't do a number of these drills that I thought he would be exceptional at. Later, he told me he had a turf toe, and it made sense. But when you watched him, you thought, 'This guy is tough to sack.' He won a lot of downs for us last year with his feet." Nix only took 24 sacks last season -- an impressive total for a rookie -- as he proved to be an elusive NFL quarterback. The Broncos will be back on the field tomorrow (Thursday) as they continue camp (view the full schedule). Social: Follow Broncos Wire on Facebook and Twitter/X! Did you know: These 25 celebrities are Broncos fans. This article originally appeared on Broncos Wire: Denver Broncos: 5 takeaways from Day 5 of training camp
Yahoo
30-07-2025
- Sport
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Highlights from Day 5 of Broncos training camp
The Denver Broncos wrapped up Day 5 of training camp on Wednesday with their third practice of the week. Check out some of the highlights from Wednesday's session below. Emmanuel Sanders out at practice Sean Payton 'choppin' it up' with defenders Sean Payton admires Pat Surtain's Jordan cleats Broncos defensive backs putting in work Bo Nix goes deep More Bo Nix bombs Trent Sherfield hauls one in Bo Nix connects with Marvin Mims Running backs protect the football Jay Glazer visits the weight room The Broncos will be back on the field tomorrow (Thursday) with three more practices on deck this week (view the full training camp schedule here). Social: Follow Broncos Wire on Facebook and Twitter/X! Did you know: These 25 celebrities are Broncos fans. This article originally appeared on Broncos Wire: Denver Broncos: Highlights from Day 5 of training camp
NBC News
19-04-2025
- Health
- NBC News
Ice bucket challenge returns with new focus on mental health
The 'Ice Bucket Challenge,' a viral fundraising campaign that raised millions for ALS research in 2014, has been reimagined by students at the University of South Carolina to tackle a new issue: mental health awareness. The Mental Illness Needs Discussion (MIND) club 's #SpeakYourMIND campaign, launched on Instagram in March, adapts the challenge's format to raise funds for Active Minds, a nonprofit whose mission is to mobilize youth and change mental health norms. Participants pour ice water over themselves, post the videos and nominate others to join — all while emphasizing the importance of speaking candidly about mental health. The campaign surpassed $100,000 in donations on Friday and has attracted participation from high-profile figures such as former NFL players Peyton Manning and Emmanuel Sanders. Wade Jefferson, a USC junior who founded the MIND club after losing two friends to suicide, said the campaign aims to normalize conversations around mental health and make them more accessible. Jefferson was shocked by how widely the social media trend gained traction, having initially set a modest fundraising goal of $500 while expecting it to remain confined to the USC campus. He said witnessing its viral popularity has been surreal for the students involved. Brett Curtis, director of community fundraising and events at Active Minds, said many nonprofits have long sought a similarly effective movement. 'I think fundraising professionals and nonprofits and causes have sat around tables for years trying to say, 'What's going to be our ice bucket challenge,'' Curtis said. 'I do think there's a little irony in that it is just the ice bucket challenge again, this time to talk about mental health.' The ALS Association, which originally benefited from the 2014 challenge, has expressed support for the new effort. 'We're thrilled to see the spirit of the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge live on in new forms of activism,' the ALS Association said in a statement to NBC News. At its peak popularity, the ALS ice bucket challenge garnered widespread attention, with public figures including former President George W. Bush, Bill Gates, Oprah Winfrey and Derek Jeter among those taking part. Skeptics expressed concern that the challenge's popularity was a fleeting trend and questioned whether it would lead to sustained funding and attention for ALS research. As for the new challenge, Cutis emphasized that it was never solely about donations for Active Minds. 'Donations were always secondary,' he said. 'This was a chance for us to support a group of students, and that's always been our mission. And I'm just excited to see it keep going for as long as it does.'
