Tag: Troy Franklin
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Broncos’ Troy Franklin: ‘I want to be the best receiver in the league’ | NFL Insider
Troy Franklin will catch about 40 more passes this season than he did in 2024. If he has a similar increase in 2026, he just might attain his goal. “I want to be the best receiver in the league one day,’’ the Broncos second-year man told The Denver Gazette. That’s lofty talk, but Franklin is…
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Broncos signing WR Elijah Moore to practice squad
The Broncos signed free agent wide receiver Elijah Moore to their practice squad Tuesday and waived wide receiver Kyrese Rowan in a corresponding move. Moore, 25, is a 2021 second-round NFL draft pick (Ole Miss) with 70 career games played between the Jets, Browns and Bills. He caught nine passes for 112 yards in nine…
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Did Bo Nix rediscover the deep ball? Ex-Broncos QB Jake Plummer: ‘It’s a delicate dance’
Troy Franklin sat in his locker stall last week with an idea to spark a hot and cold Broncos deep ball. Quarterback Bo Nix entered Week 11 against the Chiefs with a 71.6 rating on passes of at least 20 air yards (per Next Gen Stats), ranking No. 23 in the NFL. Nix also suffered…
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WR Lil’Jordan Humphrey talks return to Broncos: ‘I’m just excited to be back’
ENGLEWOOD — Lil’Jordan Humphrey is back at Broncos Park. The veteran wide receiver, signed Wednesday from the Giants’ practice squad, rejoined his former team on Thursday in the locker room. Humphrey played 2023 and 2024 in Denver prior to signing with the Giants in March. He expressed gratitude for his Broncos return. “Excitement,” Humphrey said…
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Broncos vs. Raiders grades: High marks for defense in Denver’s home victory
The Broncos won their seventh consecutive game Thursday against the Raiders. Here are grades from the 10-7 victory at Empower Field. Offense The Broncos looked sluggish yet again to begin the night with four consecutive three-and-out drives. They didn’t gain a first down until the second quarter when J.K. Dobbins rushed for 13 yards, but…
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Broncos vs. Giants: 3 takeaways from Denver’s 33-32 win over the Giants
The Broncos defeated the Giants, 33-32, on Sunday at Empower Field at Mile High. Here are three takeaways from the home win: Comeback kids The Broncos trailed 26-8 with 10 minutes left in regulation and found a way to win. Quarterback Bo Nix rushed for a short touchdown with a successful 2-point conversion. Denver got…
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Broncos at Colts: 3 takeaways from Denver’s 29-28 road loss in Week 2
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The Broncos lost to the Colts, 29-28, at Lucas Oil Stadium on Sunday. Here are three takeaways from the road defeat. Surtain injury scare Cornerback Pat Surtain suffered an ankle injury in the second quarter. It took place with about eight minutes left in the second quarter, and Denver was leading 14-13. The reigning NFL…
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Marvin Mims Jr. being evaluated for groin injury | Broncos notebook
ENGLEWOOD — Broncos wide receiver Marvin Mims left practice Wednesday to be evaluated for a groin injury. Denver is not “overly concerned” about his health status, coach Sean Payton told pool reporter Jeff Legwold. Payton did not address the full media group following practice at Broncos Park. Mims is a key piece of Denver’s receiving…
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Denver Broncos release unofficial depth chart, rookies listing at back of the line
The Broncos’ unofficial depth chart released Wednesday is hardly written in stone. Denver travels to face the San Francisco 49ers on Saturday to open the preseason, and per NFL rules, the team is required to publish a depth chart. But the player order is subject to change ahead of Week 1 at home on Sept.…