Jaylen Waddle, 27, left a recent Broncos practice early, immediately sparking concern for their receiving corps. Early season health is everything, and this is not how you want things to kick off.
Waddle’s Quick Exit and Coach’s Vague Assurance
Waddle’s departure came during an individual period. Coach Sean Payton described it as “muscle tightness” but added Waddle “should be fine.” Yeah, “should be fine” sounds like what coaches say to keep everyone calm, but we all know how fast “fine” can turn into a real problem. The guy went straight to the locker room and didn’t come back to practice, which is never a great sign.
More Wideout Woes and Defensive Concerns
This isn’t just about Waddle, either. His fellow starting wide receiver, Courtland Sutton, missed a second straight day of work. Payton said Sutton had a veteran’s day on Tuesday, but he didn’t specify why Sutton missed Wednesday’s work. The good news is Payton expects Sutton back on Thursday. Meanwhile, outside linebacker Nik Bonitto also worked on a side field, recovering from an undisclosed injury that pulled him early from Tuesday’s practice. That’s a lot of key players either out or limited right off the bat.
With multiple key players already missing time, the Broncos need to get healthy fast. Getting Waddle and Bonitto back on the field, alongside Sutton, is crucial for building any rhythm as the early season progresses. It’s a marathon, not a sprint, but you gotta be on the track to run it.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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