The Denver Broncos just dropped some tough news before their first training camp practice kicks off, with both linebacker Jordan Turner and guard Nick Gargiulo landing on early injury lists. This is the kind of headache no team wants right as the grind is about to get real, especially when every single spot on that 90-man roster is under the microscope.
Turner’s Setback After Showing Up
Dude, Jordan Turner, a guy who actually got on the field last year for seven regular season games and even two playoff contests? He was grinding it out on special teams, stacking up eight tackles in those contests. Now he’s staring down the non-football injury list. For an undrafted signing who managed to carve out a role, even a special teams one, this is a brutal blow to start his second year. You gotta wonder what’s going on that puts him on NFI before he can even put on pads. This isn’t just a minor tweak; it’s a list that means the injury didn’t even happen on the field during team activities. That’s a rough way to start, especially when you’re fighting for every single rep to prove you belong.
Gargiulo’s Uphill Battle Just Got Steeper
Then there’s Nick Gargiulo, a 2024 seventh-round pick who hasn’t even sniffed a regular season or postseason game yet. The dude’s on the physically unable to perform list, which means he’s not ready to go from the jump. This is his chance to show what he’s got, to make an impression during camp, and he’s starting behind the eight-ball. For a late-round pick, every single practice, every single rep, is gold. Missing time right at the start of camp, especially when you’ve got zero game experience under your belt, makes an already uphill battle feel like climbing Everest. How do you show your stuff when you can’t even get on the field?
The Camp Grind Starts Without Them
Both these guys still count against the Broncos’ 90-man roster, which is a kicker, but they can be activated at any point during camp. Still, the clock’s ticking for these players to get healthy and back on the field. Their first camp practice hits this Wednesday, and you just know every other dude on that roster is ready to eat. Competition is fierce, and starting camp on the sidelines is a tough pill to swallow for anyone trying to make a statement. It’s an early test for the Broncos’ depth, and the whole league is watching how they navigate these initial roster headaches.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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