One catch in preseason opener
Franklin caught one of two targets for 23 yards in Friday's 27-7 preseason win over the Falcons.
Franklin's lone reception came on the final play of the first quarter on a pass from Jarrett Stidham, who started at QB while Bo Nix rested. Denver's 2024 fourth-round pick is competing for the third spot on the wide receiver depth chart with 2025 third-round pick Pat Bryant and 2023 second-round pick Marvin Mims (undisclosed). Jaylen Waddle (leg) and Courtland Sutton are locked in as starters. Franklin had 709 receiving yards in the 2025 regular season, which was second-most on the team behind Sutton's 1,017.
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Courtland Sutton
Atop depth chart again in 2026
Sutton is listed as a starting wide receiver on the Broncos' unofficial depth chart.
Jonah Coleman
Destined for between-the-tackles role
Coleman is likely to serve as the Broncos' between-the-tackles complement to starter J.K. Dobbins this season, Nick Kosmider of The Athletic reports.
Pat Bryant
Poised to operate as top depth option
Bryant is slotted in as a top reserve option on the Broncos' unofficial depth chart.
Bo Nix
Gets talked up by teammate
Broncos cornerback Patrick Surtain said Tuesday that he's recognized growth in Nix during the offseason and anticipates the quarterback taking another step forward both on the field and as a leader in his third NFL season, Susanna Weir of the team's official site reports. "I think his cerebral approach to the game is off the charts," Surtain said. "I always say he's so poised, but he's always had that calm demeanor going into his third year just bringing all the guys together offensively and just being a tremendous leader on the team."
Jaylen Waddle
Expected to play all over formation
Broncos OC Davis Webb said Aug. 25 that Waddle is "going to play everywhere" on offense this season, Zac Stevens of TheDNVR.com reports.
RJ Harvey
Prepping for passing game role
Harvey is expected to handle a key role in the Denver passing game in 2026, Jon Heath of USA Today reports. "That's where you felt the initial impact," Broncos coach Sean Payton said last week, in reference to Harvey's receiving ability. "And you saw marks of that in college and you also saw him as a runner. He's having a good camp in both areas [rushing and receiving], but [receiving] is certainly a strength of his."
J.K. Dobbins
Ready for Week 1
Head coach Sean Payton said Wednesday that Dobbins is "moving well" and on track to play Week 1 against the Chiefs on Monday, Sept. 14, Chris Tomasson of The Denver Gazette reports.
Marvin Mims Jr.
Not practicing Monday
Mims (foot) was not spotted at the Broncos' practice Monday, Parker Gabriel of The Denver Post reports.
Jonathon Cooper
Placed on Commissioner's Exempt List
Cooper was placed on the Commissioner's Exempt List on Sunday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Marvin Mims Jr.
Dealing with foot contusion
Head coach Sean Payton told reporters that Mims bruised his foot during the Broncos' 34-6 preseason win over the Vikings on Friday, Chris Tomasson of The Denver Gazette reports.