Day 8 of Broncos training camp: 11-on-11 focus to close out week

By Kyle Fredrickson August 3, 2024 | updated 1 year ago

Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton talks with owner and CEO Greg Penner at the first day of training camp on Friday, July 26, 2024, at their facility in Centennial, Colo. (Parker Seibold, The Gazette)
Parker Seibold, The Gazette

ENGLEWOOD — A behind-the-scenes look at Broncos training camp practice Saturday with observations and analysis from The Denver Gazette.

Play of the day

Facing third-and-goal in the red zone, in an 11-on-11 period, rookie quarterback Bo Nix rolled out of the pocket to escape pressure and hit wide receiver Courtland Sutton with a touchdown dart.

QB watch

All three quarterbacks rotated during a scrimmage-style practice with the majority being full team periods. Jarrett Stidham and Nix took the majority of first-team reps with Zach Wilson operating mostly the third-team offense. All three QBs had strong moments.

Stock rising

RB Audric Estime. The rookie running back showed impressive physicality on several runs, including a mean stiff arm to shed outside linebacker Thomas Incoom.

Stock falling

Offensive line. Denver’s pass rush was especially effective in getting to the quarterback Saturday throughout 11-on-11 play. The o-line has more to prove.

Attendance check

Players in attendance Saturday that did not practice included defensive end Zach Allen, outside linebacker Nik Bonitto and outside linebacker Ronnie Perkins.

Injury report

Cornerback Levi Wallace left practice with a hamstring injury, coach Sean Payton said.

What’s next

Training camp is paused on Sunday and resumes with practice 10 a.m. Monday at Broncos Park.

Ticket information

Fans can reserve up to four free tickets — on a first-come, first-served basis — online at Ticketmaster.com. Several practices are completely sold out. Broncos Park seating is at the west end of the practice fields on the grassy hill with limited shade. Check the Broncos website for more information.

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