In line to play in Friday's preseason contest
Coach Sean Payton said Nix is expected to play roughly 14 snaps during Friday's preseason game against the Packers, Zac Stevens of TheDNVR.com reports.
Nix was rested preseason Week 1 in Atlanta, but he'll see his first game action this week since suffering a broken bone in his right ankle during the Broncos' divisional-round win against the Bills. After undergoing surgery shortly thereafter and another clean-up procedure in April, he took part in mandatory minicamp in June and opened training camp in late July as a full participant. Considering Nix is poised to get a possession or two Friday, he likely will get to work with new WR Jaylen Waddle in a game setting for the first time.
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Jaylen Waddle
Returns to team drills at practice
Waddle (leg) participated in team drills Tuesday, SI.com's Chad Jensen reports.
J.K. Dobbins
Suited up in full pads Tuesday
Dobbins (undisclosed) was in full pads for Tuesday's practice, Chris Tomasson of The Denver Gazette reports.
Jaylen Waddle
In full pads for practice Tuesday
Waddle (leg) is in full pads for Tuesday's practice, Chris Tomasson of The Denver Gazette reports.
Marvin Mims Jr.
Limited to side work Monday
Mims (undisclosed) participated in stretch and drills before working to the side of Monday's training camp practice, Zac Stevens of TheDNVR.com reports.
Jonah Coleman
Pushing for role in Denver backfield
Coleman is trending toward being a real part of a Denver running back rotation that also includes J.K. Dobbins (undisclosed) and RJ Harvey, according to Parker Gabriel of The Denver Post.
J.K. Dobbins
Takes part in Monday's session
Dobbins (undisclosed) participated in Monday's practice, Zac Stevens of TheDNVR.com reports.
Jaylen Waddle
Returns to practice Monday
Waddle (leg) took part in Monday's practice, Parker Gabriel of The Denver Post reports.
Marvin Mims Jr.
Doesn't play vs. Atlanta
Mims (undisclosed) did not play in the Broncos' 27-7 preseason win over the Falcons on Friday.
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.
Troy Franklin
One catch in preseason opener
Franklin caught one of two targets for 23 yards in Friday's 27-7 preseason win over the Falcons.