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- USA Today
Broncos injury report: Sean Payton confirms torn ACL for offensive lineman
Denver Broncos backup offensive lineman Nick Gargiulo suffered a season-ending ACL injury in a preseason game against the Arizona Cardinals on Saturday, coach Sean Payton confirmed after Tuesday's practice. Gargiulo (6-5, 310 pounds) was carted off the field in the third quarter of Saturday's 27-7 preseason win and he was placed on injured reserve on Sunday. Gargiulo, a seventh-round draft pick last year, had been competing for a backup swing guard/center role this summer. Elsewhere on the injury front, the list of players who did not practice Tuesday included fullback Michael Burton (hamstring), cornerback Damarri Mathis (undisclosed), cornerback Reese Taylor (hamstring) and defensive lineman Kristian Williams (undisclosed). After practice, Payton indicated Mathis is "fine" and will be back on the field soon. And the good news: Broncos outside linebacker Nik Bonitto (foot), inside linebacker Dre Greenlaw (quad), wide receiver A.T. Perry (ankle) and cornerback Joshua Pickett (wrist/thumb) were back at practice. After losing tight end/fullback Nate Adkins (ankle), Payton said Denver will "pay attention" to the tight end waiver wire once roster cuts begin next week. Adkins was one of the team's best blocking tight ends and a capable fullback, so the Broncos will be in the market to find a short-term replacement in the coming days. Social: Follow Broncos Wire on Facebook and Twitter/X! Did you know: These 25 celebrities are Broncos fans.
Yahoo
31-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
5 hardest cuts on Broncos' projected 53-man roster
Before the Denver Broncos kicked off training camp last week, we published a 53-man roster prediction for the 2025 squad. As always, that prediction included some tough cuts. Today, we're taking a quick look at five of the toughest cuts from that projection. Next week, we'll publish an updated 53-man prediction ahead of the team's first preseason games. 5 hardest cuts on Broncos' projected 53-man roster 1. RB Jaleel McLaughlin: To be precise, we listed McLaughlin as a trade/cut candidate. Audric Estime is presumably safe behind J.K. Dobbins and RJ Harvey, and coach Sean Payton has specifically noted Tyler Badie's pass blocking this offseason. McLaughlin is too talented to outright cut, so the Broncos should consider listening to trade offers for the running back during preseason. Even if the team carries four RBs on the active roster, McLaughlin might not be a lock to be on the Week 1 roster. 2. TE Caleb Lohner: It's not too shocking for a seventh-round draft pick to be cut, especially if they have a decent chance of falling to the practice squad. Unless Lohner shows out in preseason this summer, Denver might be able to bump him down to the practice squad for his rookie season. 3. G Nick Gargiulo: Another former seventh-round draft pick, Gargiulo spent last season on the practice squad. With Ben Powers, Luke Wattenberg, Quinn Meinerz, Alex Forsyth and Calvin Throckmorton among the interior options on the offensive line, it might be hard for Gargiulo to win a spot on the 53-man roster. 4. DL Jordan Jackson: The Broncos used a third-round pick to draft Sai'vion Jones this spring, but that doesn't necessarily rule out Jackson's chances of making the active roster. Jackson's primary competition for the sixth defensive line spot will probably be Eyioma Uwazurike and Matt Henningsen. Our initial prediction has Uwazurike making the team. 5. DB JL Skinner: He's a former sixth-round pick and a notable special teams player, but Skinner will face tough competition at safety this summer. P.J. Locke, Devon Key, Keidron Smith and Delarrin Turner-Yell are all back, and the team added special teams ace Sam Franklin during free agency. Skinner will have to stand out this summer to make the squad. After playing three preseason games next month, the Broncos will have until Aug. 26 to set a 53-man roster. The team will then build a 16- or 17-player practice squad. Our roster predictions will undoubtedly change in the coming weeks as players step up in training camp and preseason. Check back for updates throughout training camp. 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 hardest cuts on projected 53-man roster
Yahoo
24-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Chipotle is 'not for the faint-hearted' investor as it misses on sales growth, cuts guidance: Analyst
Chipotle's (CMG) disappointing first quarter report doesn't point to a bleak future — but shareholders may need to hold on for the ride. "The fundamentals of the business are intact, and this negative cycle shall eventually pass, leaving a brand that will have gained share of market, through better value for money and in-store execution," Bernstein analyst Danilo Gargiulo wrote in a note titled "Chipotle... Not for the faint-hearted." Gargiulo went on to debunk the previous thought that Chipotle was "more recession resilient." On Wednesday, after market close, the company posted its worst quarter of same-store sales growth since 2020 and a decline in foot traffic for the first time since 2022. "The scale of the brand and the wide-spread impact of the low macro sentiment did not protect Chipotle this time," Gargiulo said. Currently, there are 3,781 locations; it has a goal of 7,000 restaurants in the US and Canada long-term. In an interview with Yahoo Finance (video above), CEO Scott Boatwright said Chipotle's recent customer study found that diners are sitting on the sidelines, largely due to financial constraints. "It's really trying to save money ... uncertainty around what's going on with the global economy ... concerns around eating out more or eating at home more often versus eating out," he said. He added that there is a "convenience challenge" and the company needs to double down on its unit growth strategy. There are no plans in the immediate future to raise prices as Chipotle's team tries to work out the full impact of Trump's tariff policies. Seemingly, Wall Street remains optimistic on the burrito chain. As of Thursday, there are 27 Buy ratings on shares, nine Hold, and zero sells. Per Yahoo Finance data, shares of Chipotle are down 21.6% from their 52-week high of $69.26, now sitting around $50 per share, above its 52-week low of $44.46. Year-to-date shares of Chipotle are down 18%, compared to the broader S&P 500's (^GSPC) 7% drop. "The valuation floor is not too far, but expect Chipotle to be a 'show me' story before inflecting," Gargiulo said. "The short thesis on deteriorating macro seems to have played out, but investors may still await for data showing acceleration." "Based on our forecast, we will return to positive transactions in the second half of the year," Boatwright told Yahoo Finance. The company plans to increase its digital ad and marketing spend, introduce new sides or a new dip this summer, and provide a new limited-time offering. CFO Adam Rymer said on its earnings call that "as you get closer to June, you're more in that mid- to high-single digit, in that 6% to 7% range [in same-store sales growth]," adding that foot traffic growth will likely be close to flat exiting the second quarter. "We are optimistic Chipotle can sustain the current run-rate," Bank of America analyst Sara Senatore wrote in a note to clients, now that Easter has kicked off what it calls the burrito season. Gargiulo said there will likely be a "debate" on whether Chipotle's same-store sales growth will be "structurally lower" or if its "long-term fundamentals and optionality will support growth re-acceleration once the storm is over." He said he believes in the latter. Deutsche Bank analyst Lauren Silberman said that higher marketing spend and new menu items or sides will "bolster" revenue for Chipotle. For example, queso added 2 percentage points to the average check when it launched. Increased advertising spend has also "proven effective for other operators in the current environment." — Brooke DiPalma is a senior reporter for Yahoo Finance. Follow her on X at @BrookeDiPalma or email her at bdipalma@ Click here for all of the latest retail stock news and events to better inform your investing strategy Sign in to access your portfolio
