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Yahoo
10-08-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Winners and losers from Broncos' 30-9 win over 49ers
The Denver Broncos had their first game action of the summer against the San Francisco 49ers and prevailed 30-9 on Saturday night. The Broncos scored 30 unanswered points after giving up nine in the first quarter. There were quite a few standouts from the victory. Let's take a look at five winners and losers from the win. Winner: 2025 draft class Led by rookie running back RJ Harvey, who had seven carries for 25 yards, the Broncos' 2025 draft class had a productive night. Cornerback Jahdae Barron made two solo tackles, wide receiver Pat Bryant had two catches for 21 yards, and he recovered a Jarrett Stidham fumble in the third quarter. Defensive lineman Sai'vion Jones had one pass deflection and a fumble recovery, outside linebacker Que Robinson had a tackle for loss, Jeremy Crawshaw had three punts for 111 yards, and tight end Caleb Lohner spent valuable time on the field, but did not get any catches. Loser: Slow starts all around The Broncos started slowly on offense and defense, with the first team defense allowing a touchdown on the first drive. The starting offense, led by Bo Nix, also had a difficult start, with a punt on their first drive, and Nix suffering an intentional grounding penalty resulting in a safety on the second drive. The rust is still being shaken off, but the first-team offense was eventually able to put points on the board with a field goal. The defense also attacked the quarterback, ending their day with an interception by Ja'Quan McMillian. While it is only preseason now, fast starts will be imperative in the regular season. Winner: WR Courtney Jackson Jackson began the game returning punts and kickoffs. Jackson replaced regular returner Marvin Mims and returned two punts for 31 yards and one kickoff for 28 yards. For good measure, Jackson caught two passes for nine yards, although he did fumble on his second catch (it was recovered by the offense). Winner: QB Jarrett Stidham Stidham relieved Bo Nix in the second quarter, immediately making an impact. Stidham led five drives, scoring on four of them. Stidham was the Broncos' player of the game, going 14-of-15 passing for 136 yards and two touchdowns. Stidham also added 36 yards rushing, leeading the team. Winner: Turnovers! Besides the first drive, the Broncos' defense played as advertised, not allowing any points to any quarterbacks for the 49ers. The defense forced five turnovers; three interceptions (Ja'Quan McMillian, Joshua Pickett, Karene Reid), one fumble (J.L. Skinner) and one turnover on downs. The defense looked great on all accounts, which will surely make it hard for coaches to make cuts in a few weeks. The Broncos will next face the Arizona Cardinals on Aug. 16 at Empower Field at Mile High (preseason 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: Winners and losers from 30-9 win over 49ers
USA Today
31-07-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Highlights from Day 6 of Broncos training camp
The Denver Broncos wrapped up Day 6 of training camp on Thursday as the team continues preparing for three preseason games in August, followed by the regular season kicking off in September. Here are some of the highlights from Thursday's session. Bo Nix and Sean Payton chatting it up Bo Nix connects with Evan Engram Courtland Sutton and Pat Bryant putting in work Pat Bryant protects the ball Jonathon Cooper shows off his dance moves Caleb Lohner running through a drill The Broncos will be back on the field on Friday and Saturday ahead of a day off on Sunday (view the full training camp schedule). Social: Follow Broncos Wire on Facebook and Twitter/X! Did you know: These 25 celebrities are Broncos fans.
USA Today
28-07-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Highlights from Broncos' first padded practice of training camp
The Denver Broncos wrapped up Day 3 of training camp practices on Monday. Here are a few quick highlights from the session. Pat Bryant pumping up the fans First day of pads Mike McGlinchey's back on the field Todd Davis back with the Broncos as a coach Zach Allen putting in work RJ Harvey and J.K. Dobbins doing drills Bo Nix hits Troy Franklin downfield Courtland Sutton lending a helping hand The Broncos will be back on the field Tuesday (view the full training camp schedule). Social: Follow Broncos Wire on Facebook and Twitter/X! Did you know: These 25 celebrities are Broncos fans.
New York Times
25-07-2025
- Sport
- New York Times
What to know about Broncos training camp, Day 1: Bo Nix shines on the move
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — The Broncos conducted their first full training camp practice on Friday, continuing installation on both sides of the ball that began during 'acclimation' workouts earlier in the week. Players and coaches were greeted by fans for the first time, with roughly 800 onlookers taking seats in temporary bleachers the team set up amid construction on the team's new $175 million practice facility, which is expected to open near the middle of next year. Advertisement Let's dive into what we learned on the official first day of camp: The Broncos conducted three full-team periods on Friday, and the primary focus was on third-down work. The loaded Denver pass rush got the best of Bo Nix during the first of the 11-on-11 sessions, but the young quarterback adapted in a familiar way during his second set of reps. First, Nix rolled to his right as pressure came from the backside and fired a ball across the middle to rookie wide receiver Pat Bryant. Two plays later, Nix similarly delivered a ball to Troy Franklin. The improvisational aspect of Nix's game was a strength during his rookie season, when he ranked 11th in both EPA (expected points added) and passer rating on attempts that came outside the pocket, according to TruMedia, with nine touchdowns and three interceptions in those settings. The plays on Friday illustrated both his anticipation and his arm strength as he waited for Bryant and Franklin, respectively, to come free over the middle before firing on target. The latter trait caught veteran addition Talanoa Hufanga off guard when he first faced Nix during offseason workouts in the spring. 'You get on the field and you see how accurate he is and what kind of arm he has,' Denver's new safety said. 'Especially at the first day at OTAs, the first ball was over everybody's head, and I was like, 'Wow.' You have to account for those kind of things. Not every game that you play in the NFL are you going to play a quarterback that can launch it that far. For him, he has that ability to just get it over the defense's head, and that changes your perspective on how to play him.' Franklin has been hard to ignore since the start of workouts in the spring. In addition to the aforementioned catch on the running throw from Nix, the second-year wide receiver also hauled in a deep touchdown pass from backup quarterback Jarrett Stidham during the first team period and later made a toe-tap grab along the sideline on a throw from Stidham during the second period. Advertisement The 2024 fourth-round pick took time to adjust to the speed of the NFL play-calling operation early last season. Though he showcased an ability to create separation down the field, his deep-ball connection with Nix, his college teammate at Oregon, largely failed to materialize during the regular season. During the playoff loss to the Bills, though, Franklin beat Buffalo's defense in the first quarter and hauled in a 44-yard touchdown pass that proved to be Denver's only score. BO TO FRANKLIN FOR SIX! 📺: #DENvsBUF on CBS/Paramount+📱: Stream on @NFLPlus — NFL (@NFL) January 12, 2025 Broncos head coach Sean Payton is short on superlatives for players in the opening days of camp, but the staff is nonetheless optimistic that Franklin can have a more impactful role during his second season in the offense. 'I felt like we began to see that toward the latter part of last season,' Payton said. 'So I look forward to seeing him. He's had a real good offseason. It's just a little early.' Further down the wide receiver depth chart, undrafted rookie Jerjuan Newton made a handful of impressive grabs while working with the second- and third-team units. Any time second-year outside linebacker Dondrea Tillman was on the field Friday, his reps were ending in the backfield. Payton cautioned that play along the offensive and defensive lines is difficult to evaluate until pads come on, and the shirt-and-shorts setup probably favors defensive players. Even with that caveat, Tillman was relentless in his pursuit of the passer on Friday. Though Stidham threw the long touchdown to Franklin, the play probably would have ended in a sack in the real game because Tillman was in the backfield before Stidham had much time to react. 'He's out there hooping every single day,' teammate Jonathon Cooper said of Tillman. Second-year Levelle Bailey had the day's best defensive play when he ripped the ball away from tight end Lucas Krull to intercept a pass by third-string quarterback Sam Ehlinger. Bailey later closed on a pass from Ehlinger and deflected it away before Krull could haul it in. Another young linebacker, undrafted rookie Jordan Turner, forced an incompletion near the sideline when he poked the ball away from running back Jaleel McLaughlin. Third-year linebacker Drew Sanders also stood out when he closed quickly on the line of scrimmage to stuff a run play. Advertisement Perhaps it is no surprise that the Broncos' depth at inside linebacker is showing up early in camp. The group got ample playing time during the offseason program because starters Dre Greenlaw and Alex Singleton were both rehabbing injuries. 'It's good to have those two guys back, but I think in the springtime, we tried to shuffle (the reserve) guys through with all those groups,' Payton said. 'I think it helps.' During the first team period, Ehlinger was flushed out of the pocket on a third-down play and moved to his right. He spotted Newton and fired away. The former University of Toledo wide receiver registered the trajectory and quickly slowed his route, timed his jump and leaped above two defenders for the deep reception. The Broncos have four undrafted rookie wide receivers on the roster who all face an uphill climb to a roster spot. It's far too early to project whether any of them can crack a deep group on the active roster, but it was certainly a strong first step for Newton on Friday. 'I don't see any reason for us not to be the most dominant unit in the league.' — Jonathon Cooper The Broncos set a team record with 63 sacks last season, a figure that led the league. But a motto has emerged from Denver's talented, experienced defensive front: 'Never satisfied.' It's clear the group has set a high, day-to-day standard as camp begins. 'We have to take it up another level,' Cooper said. 'I don't think any of us have reached our potential.' Veteran right tackle Mike McGlinchey missed practice for the second straight day for an undisclosed reason. Payton said McGlinchey is expected to return to practice Friday or Monday. Players have Sunday off. The team will be in full pads for the first time during Monday's practice.
Yahoo
22-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Central Illinois ties strong for Denver Broncos
DANVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) – The Denver Broncos 2025 squad has more than a couple connections to Central Illinois. The team is coached by Eastern Illinois alum Sean Payton, 2025 will be the third year he leads the Broncos. Former Illinois offensive lineman Alex Palczewski has been with the team about the same amount of time as Payton. Now, two more with ties to the WCIA viewing area are joining Payton and Palczewski in the Mile High City. The Broncos selected former Illinois wide receiver Pat Bryant in the third round of the 2025 NFL Draft. Denver also signed wide receiver Trent Sherfield, a Danville native, in March. The two new wideouts in Colorado are becoming friends quickly. '[I] love PB, man,' Sherfield said of Bryant. 'PB is my young guy.' Sherfield, who spoke with WCIA while hosting a girls football camp in his hometown over the weekend, says former Illinois kicker/punter Caleb Griffin reached out to him when Denver drafted Bryant. Griffin is also a Danville native. '[He] told me that Pat Bryant was like his little brother to him,' Sherfield said. 'He was watching out for him and all those different things.' Bryant and Sherfield make up a veteran and rookie dynamic, coming together in different stages of their careers. 'Excited for PB, man, super excited for him,' Sherfield said. 'We've connected, so far, so quickly already. Super excited to work with him. I'm going into year year eight [in the NFL], he's going into year one. So, whatever I can do to help him chase his dream at the next level and all those things.' Sherfield says Bryant hasn't been to Danville, but was familiar with the town. Sherfield has played in 112 NFL games in his career, totaling 86 receptions and over 1,000 receiving yards. Bryant ended his college career with a bang, racking up 984 receiving yards and 10 touchdowns as a senior with the Illini. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
