Tag: jaylen waddle
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WR Jaylen Waddle expected back in ‘four to five days’ | Broncos training camp Day 8
ENGLEWOOD — A behind-the-scenes look at Broncos training camp practice Thursday with observations and analysis from The Denver Gazette. Play of the day On a lighter practice day, without pads, it was Malcolm Roach who provided a moment of levity over a long training camp. The defensive lineman took over a drill from kicker Wil…
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Broncos wide receiver Troy Franklin taking Jaylen Waddle’s arrival in stride
ENGLEWOOD — Troy Franklin’s reward for a strong sophomore season was increased competition. After finishing last season as the Broncos’ No. 2 receiver, Franklin finds himself a little lower on the pecking order early in training camp. Denver’s front office made a loud, win-now move in March, sending the franchise’s first-, third- and fourth-round picks…
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WR Jaylen Waddle exits practice with ‘muscle tightness’ | Broncos training camp Day 7
ENGLEWOOD — A behind-the-scenes look at Broncos training camp practice Wednesday with observations and analysis from The Denver Gazette. Play of the day Cornerback Kris Abrams-Draine was the first player to intercept quarterback Bo Nix in a team period at training camp. Nix targeted wide receiver Marvin Mims on a comeback route down the sideline.…
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Broncos coach Sean Payton talks progression of QB Bo Nix, impact of WR Jaylen Waddle
ENGLEWOOD — The wait for Bo Nix is finally over. The Broncos’ third-year starting quarterback led the first-team offense in drills and team periods Wednesday with training camp underway at Broncos Park. It marked the next step in his six-month recovery from ankle surgery, and a cleanup procedure, to begin camp with a clean bill…
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Who will emerge as top pass catcher for QB Bo Nix? | Broncos analysis: Wide receiver, tight end
The Denver Gazette examines different Broncos position groups before the start of training camp with rookies reporting July 22: Wide receiver and tight end Projected starters — WR Courtland Sutton — WR Jaylen Waddle — WR Pat Bryant — TE Evan Engram Projected backups — WR Troy Franklin — WR Lil’Jordan Humphrey — WR Marvin…
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Broncos’ Garett Bolles reacts to trade for WR Jaylen Waddle, drafting RB Jonah Coleman
A longtime Broncos player is thrilled with two significant offensive additions for 2026. The Broncos acquired wide receiver Jaylen Waddle in a trade with the Dolphins. Denver also drafted University of Washington running back Jonah Coleman with a fourth-round pick. Both moves are well received by starting left tackle Garett Bolles. “I’m super excited for…
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Broncos GM George Paton: ‘Too unique to pass up’ trading for ‘explosive’ Jaylen Waddle
PHOENIX — The Broncos considered trading for wide receiver Jaylen Waddle in November at the trade deadline, but the timing wasn’t right. Two weeks ago, it was. “It had to be a unique circumstance for us to do this, to make a trade like this, and we just felt this was too unique to pass…
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After trade for Jaylen Waddle, J.K. Dobbins thrilled with Broncos’ ’embarassment of riches’
On the heels of the acquisition of wide receiver Jaylen Waddle, running back J.K. Dobbins is thrilled with how good he expects the Broncos to be in 2026. Dobbins was a guest Tuesday night on NFL Network. He made note of the Broncos getting Waddle in a trade last week from Miami. “We got another…
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Jaylen Waddle is a ‘big-hearted kid’ on football path to Broncos
The Broncos traded a first-round NFL draft pick to acquire a dynamic wide receiver capable of transforming their offense in 2026. But who, exactly, is Jaylen Waddle? “He’s just a big-hearted kid,” said Steve Leisz, the former head football coach at Episcopal High School in Houston, who mentored Waddle’s transformation from a scrawny freshman to…
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Kickin’ It with Kiz: Can Avs win Stanley Cup with goalie who doesn’t know true meaning of playoff pressure?
I think the Avs should go with Scott Wedgewood over Mackenzie Blackwood as their No. 1 goaltender in the NHL playoffs. Wedgewood plays big in big games. It’s the exact opposite with Blackwood, unfortunately. – Michael, puckmeister Kiz: It’s impossible to look at the wowza stats posted by Wedgie this season and not think: Vezina!…