2 months ago
The Denver Broncos had a busy weekend.
Denver's front office made 38 moves over the last two days to get down to an initial 53-man roster.
"Every year is hard, regardless of your depth," general manager George Paton said on Sunday evening. "This is a tough day. It's always challenging. This year, I think we spent more time on this roster going through a lot of different scenarios with a lot of these players that were released. It's a puzzle. It's ongoing. Now we're building the practice squad, we're looking at the wire tonight, obviously. So it's fluid, and yet yes, this was a tough roster to make."
With that noted, here are six quick takeaways from Paton's post-cuts conference call.
1. Broncos injury report: Offensive lineman Nick Gargiulo was moved from the active/physically unable to perform list to the reserve/PUP list, and tight end Caleb Lohner and offensive tackle Frank Crum were placed on short-term injured reserve. All three players will be eligible to return after four games, but they might not all be ready that quickly. Paton roughly estimated Lohner could return in October.
#lohner #tough #players
Denver's front office made 38 moves over the last two days to get down to an initial 53-man roster.
"Every year is hard, regardless of your depth," general manager George Paton said on Sunday evening. "This is a tough day. It's always challenging. This year, I think we spent more time on this roster going through a lot of different scenarios with a lot of these players that were released. It's a puzzle. It's ongoing. Now we're building the practice squad, we're looking at the wire tonight, obviously. So it's fluid, and yet yes, this was a tough roster to make."
With that noted, here are six quick takeaways from Paton's post-cuts conference call.
1. Broncos injury report: Offensive lineman Nick Gargiulo was moved from the active/physically unable to perform list to the reserve/PUP list, and tight end Caleb Lohner and offensive tackle Frank Crum were placed on short-term injured reserve. All three players will be eligible to return after four games, but they might not all be ready that quickly. Paton roughly estimated Lohner could return in October.
#lohner #tough #players
2 months ago
The Denver Broncos held out nine players from Friday's preseason game against the Green Bay Packers.
Denver wide receiver Marvin Mims (unknown), running back J.K. Dobbins, safety Taylor Rapp, linebacker Drew Sanders (unknown), center Alex Forsyth (unknown), center Luke Wattenberg (unknown), guard Nick Gargiulo (knee), wide receiver Michael Bandy (unknown) and tight end Caleb Lohner (unknown) did not play in a 33-13 loss.
That marked an improvement from last week when 14 players did not play in the team's preseason opener.
WR Marvin Mims (unknown)
RB J.K. Dobbins
#wide #receiver #center
Denver wide receiver Marvin Mims (unknown), running back J.K. Dobbins, safety Taylor Rapp, linebacker Drew Sanders (unknown), center Alex Forsyth (unknown), center Luke Wattenberg (unknown), guard Nick Gargiulo (knee), wide receiver Michael Bandy (unknown) and tight end Caleb Lohner (unknown) did not play in a 33-13 loss.
That marked an improvement from last week when 14 players did not play in the team's preseason opener.
WR Marvin Mims (unknown)
RB J.K. Dobbins
#wide #receiver #center
3 months ago
Following three straight days of full pads, the Denver Broncos had a lighter practice on Thursday, Day 6 of training camp. Among the players working on a side field was wide receiver Courtland Sutton, who was given veteran rest days on Tuesday and Wednesday. Denver coach Sean Payton was asked about Sutton's status following Thursday's session.
"Rest," Payton said. "He got some walk-through. Tomorrow, he'll be back. Just our protocol." Sutton also spoke after practice and confirmed that he's healthy. The team wants to keep him fresh for a long season that they want to last into February.
Sutton, who will turn 31 in October, has drawn 259 targets through quarterback Bo Nix's first two seasons in the NFL. Sutton hasn't had that level of workload since drawing 208 targets through his first two seasons (2018-2019).
Here are five other quick takeaways from Thursday's session.
1. Broncos injury report: Denver WR Jaylen Waddle (muscle tightness), OLB Nik Bonitto (undisclosed), C Luke Wattenberg (undisclosed), CB Jaden Robinson (undisclosed) and OLB Dasan McCullough (undisclosed) all worked on a side field for recovering players. Meanwhile, tight endCaleb Lohner (knee) remains sidelined. Lohner's chances of making the 53-man roster are probably decreasing with every practice he misses.
#undisclosed #payton #players
"Rest," Payton said. "He got some walk-through. Tomorrow, he'll be back. Just our protocol." Sutton also spoke after practice and confirmed that he's healthy. The team wants to keep him fresh for a long season that they want to last into February.
Sutton, who will turn 31 in October, has drawn 259 targets through quarterback Bo Nix's first two seasons in the NFL. Sutton hasn't had that level of workload since drawing 208 targets through his first two seasons (2018-2019).
Here are five other quick takeaways from Thursday's session.
1. Broncos injury report: Denver WR Jaylen Waddle (muscle tightness), OLB Nik Bonitto (undisclosed), C Luke Wattenberg (undisclosed), CB Jaden Robinson (undisclosed) and OLB Dasan McCullough (undisclosed) all worked on a side field for recovering players. Meanwhile, tight endCaleb Lohner (knee) remains sidelined. Lohner's chances of making the 53-man roster are probably decreasing with every practice he misses.
#undisclosed #payton #players
3 months ago
The Denver Broncos got mixed news on the injury front on Monday.
First, the good news: After sitting out practice on Friday and Saturday, Broncos outside linebacker Drew Sanders (undisclosed) and rookie wide receiver Joseph Manjack (back) returned to practice on Monday following the team's day off on Sunday.
Now, the concerning news: Denver center Luke Wattenberg "went down hard" during a one-on-one drill and did not return. Alex Forsyth filled in at center after Wattenberg left practice. When asked about Wattenberg after practice, coach Sean Payton said the team will evaluate him, but he thinks "he'll be fine." Hopefully that's a good sign for the team's starting center.
Elsewhere on the injury front, Broncos outside linebacker Dondrea Tillman worked on a side field with a wrap on his leg and tight end Caleb Lohner (knee) also remains sidelined. Lohner, who was already on the roster bubble going into training camp, will likely need to get back on the field sooner rather than later if he's going to have a good chance of making the squad this summer.
Denver also has two players on injury lists: offensive lineman Nick Gargiulo (knee) on the physically unable to perform (PUP) list and linebacker Jordan Turner (unknown) on the non-football injury (NFI) list.
#good #linebacker #Monday #lohner
First, the good news: After sitting out practice on Friday and Saturday, Broncos outside linebacker Drew Sanders (undisclosed) and rookie wide receiver Joseph Manjack (back) returned to practice on Monday following the team's day off on Sunday.
Now, the concerning news: Denver center Luke Wattenberg "went down hard" during a one-on-one drill and did not return. Alex Forsyth filled in at center after Wattenberg left practice. When asked about Wattenberg after practice, coach Sean Payton said the team will evaluate him, but he thinks "he'll be fine." Hopefully that's a good sign for the team's starting center.
Elsewhere on the injury front, Broncos outside linebacker Dondrea Tillman worked on a side field with a wrap on his leg and tight end Caleb Lohner (knee) also remains sidelined. Lohner, who was already on the roster bubble going into training camp, will likely need to get back on the field sooner rather than later if he's going to have a good chance of making the squad this summer.
Denver also has two players on injury lists: offensive lineman Nick Gargiulo (knee) on the physically unable to perform (PUP) list and linebacker Jordan Turner (unknown) on the non-football injury (NFI) list.
#good #linebacker #Monday #lohner
3 months ago
Following two ramp-up days of acclimation, the Denver Broncos kicked off the first full-speed day of training camp practice with about 1,000 fans in attendance on Friday.
Here are a few quick notes and highlights from the official Day 1 of training camp.
#Broncos training camp is officially off and running. pic.twitter.com/pTbXGgy0Oe
Broncos injury report on Day 1 of training camp:
DNP: TE Caleb Lohner (knee)
DNP: OLB Drew Sanders (undisclosed)
DNP: WR Joseph Manjack (undisclosed)
PUP: OL Nick Gargiulo (knee)
NFI: LB Jordan Turner (unknown) https://t.co/XYU1bTARxw
Broncos waived/injured rookie CB Blake Cotton (hamstring) and signed veteran CB Sam Webb. https://t.co/TXYbKY2COH
#camp #undisclosed #following #denver
Here are a few quick notes and highlights from the official Day 1 of training camp.
#Broncos training camp is officially off and running. pic.twitter.com/pTbXGgy0Oe
Broncos injury report on Day 1 of training camp:
DNP: TE Caleb Lohner (knee)
DNP: OLB Drew Sanders (undisclosed)
DNP: WR Joseph Manjack (undisclosed)
PUP: OL Nick Gargiulo (knee)
NFI: LB Jordan Turner (unknown) https://t.co/XYU1bTARxw
Broncos waived/injured rookie CB Blake Cotton (hamstring) and signed veteran CB Sam Webb. https://t.co/TXYbKY2COH
#camp #undisclosed #following #denver
4 months ago
Broncos Wire's 91-man offseason roster series continues today with a look at seventh-year tight end Adam Trautman, No. 82.
Before the Broncos: Trautman (6-5, 253 pounds) came into the NFL by way of the New Orleans Saints, who drafted him in the third round (105th overall) of the 2020 NFL draft. In three seasons (43 games with 28 starts), Trautman caught 60 passes for 641 yards and four touchdowns. During the 2023 NFL draft, the Denver traded the 195th overall pick to the Saints in exchange for Trautman and a seventh-round pick.
Broncos tenure: Trautman reunited with coach Sean Payton in Denver, where he immediately slotted into an offense led by then-quarterback Russell Wilson. Trautman started 12 of 17 games in 2023, catching 22 passes for 204 yards and a career-high three touchdowns. In 2024, Trautman started a career-most 14 of 17 regular season games, and started his first playoff game, catching 14 passes for 190 yards and two touchdowns, making an impact as a blocking tight end. Trautman continued his high-level play in 2025, starting 12 of 17 regular season games, and starting one of the Broncos' two playoff games. He ended up snagging 20 receptions for 195 yards and one touchdown.
Chances to make the 53-man roster: Likely TE2. Trautman may not be a 40-catch-per-year TE, but he has been a serviceable receiver and reliable blocker throughout his career. Trautman will likely retain his spot as a primary blocking tight end in the Sean Payton and Davis Webb-led offense going into 2026. After signing a three-year, $17 million contract in the spring of 2026, Trautman figures to remain a key part of the offense, and he can help mentor younger tight ends such as Caleb Lohner, Justin Joly and Dallen Bentley.
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Before the Broncos: Trautman (6-5, 253 pounds) came into the NFL by way of the New Orleans Saints, who drafted him in the third round (105th overall) of the 2020 NFL draft. In three seasons (43 games with 28 starts), Trautman caught 60 passes for 641 yards and four touchdowns. During the 2023 NFL draft, the Denver traded the 195th overall pick to the Saints in exchange for Trautman and a seventh-round pick.
Broncos tenure: Trautman reunited with coach Sean Payton in Denver, where he immediately slotted into an offense led by then-quarterback Russell Wilson. Trautman started 12 of 17 games in 2023, catching 22 passes for 204 yards and a career-high three touchdowns. In 2024, Trautman started a career-most 14 of 17 regular season games, and started his first playoff game, catching 14 passes for 190 yards and two touchdowns, making an impact as a blocking tight end. Trautman continued his high-level play in 2025, starting 12 of 17 regular season games, and starting one of the Broncos' two playoff games. He ended up snagging 20 receptions for 195 yards and one touchdown.
Chances to make the 53-man roster: Likely TE2. Trautman may not be a 40-catch-per-year TE, but he has been a serviceable receiver and reliable blocker throughout his career. Trautman will likely retain his spot as a primary blocking tight end in the Sean Payton and Davis Webb-led offense going into 2026. After signing a three-year, $17 million contract in the spring of 2026, Trautman figures to remain a key part of the offense, and he can help mentor younger tight ends such as Caleb Lohner, Justin Joly and Dallen Bentley.
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