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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Pat Bryant
Makes 15-yard catch on first play
Bryant caught his only target for 15 yards in Friday's 27-7 preseason win over the Falcons.
Jonah Coleman
Four carries in first taste of NFL
Coleman rushed four times for 24 yards in Friday's 27-7 preseason win over the Falcons.
Courtland Sutton
Strong start to preseason
Sutton caught all three of his targets for 60 yards in Friday's 27-7 preseason win over the Falcons.
J.K. Dobbins
Not in uniform Friday
Dobbins isn't in line to play in Friday's preseason game in Atlanta, Parker Gabriel of The Denver Post reports.
Jaylen Waddle
Not suited up Friday
Waddle (leg) isn't slated to play in Friday's preseason contest in Atlanta, Parker Gabriel of The Denver Post reports.
Bo Nix
Won't play preseason Week 1
Nix isn't in line to play in Friday's preseason opener against the Falcons, James Palmer of The Athletic reports.
J.K. Dobbins
Practices again Wednesday
Dobbins, who was forced out of Monday's practice with a soft-tissue injury, was present for Wednesday's practice, Zac Stevens of TheDNVR.com reports.
J.K. Dobbins
Works in individual drills Tuesday
Dobbins, who left practice early Monday with soft-tissue injury, went through individual drills during Tuesday's session, Chris Tomasson of The Denver Gazette reports.
Jaylen Waddle
Still not practicing
Waddle, who has been dealing with muscle tightness, didn't participate in practice Tuesday, Zac Stevens of TheDNVR.com reports.
J.K. Dobbins
Back in pads Tuesday
Dobbins (undisclosed) is dressed for Tuesday's practice after making an early exit Monday, Parker Gabriel of The Denver Post reports.