Denver just got a dose of good news as wide receiver Jaylen Waddle, dealing with a strain, officially made his return to practice on Monday. This is huge for the Broncos as they push through the second week of NFL preseason action. It is exactly the kind of boost a team wants to see on the injury front, especially with a key player like Waddle back on the field and looking to get those crucial reps in.
The Return of Key Broncos, A Welcome Sight
It was a busy day on the practice field in Denver, with a whole bunch of players shaking off their unknown ailments and getting back to work. Besides Waddle, we saw receiver Marvin Mims hit the field, along with tight end Nate Adkins and center Alex Forsyth, all of whom had been dealing with unknown issues. That’s not all, folks. Outside linebacker Dasan McCullough, inside linebacker Jordan Turner, center Luke Wattenberg, and offensive lineman Alex Palczewski also returned to practice. Seeing that many names getting back into the swing of things is a definite positive signal for a team trying to build momentum in the preseason. You want as many guys healthy and getting reps as possible, right? Every rep counts when you are trying to gel as a unit and build chemistry before the real games start. Getting these guys back on the field is vital for team depth as the season approaches.
Still Sidelined and What’s Coming Up
Even with the rush of guys returning, it wasn’t all sunshine and rainbows for the Broncos. Marvin Mims, after starting practice, apparently moved to a side field, according to KUSA-TV’s Mike Klis. That’s a bit of a head-scratcher after just getting him back. Beyond Mims’ sidebar session, some notable players are still completely sidelined. Linebacker Drew Sanders, receiver Michael Bandy, and tight end Caleb Lohner, who is nursing a knee injury, are still out. And, of course, Levelle Bailey is looking at a much longer recovery process after breaking his leg in Friday’s preseason opener. That’s a tough break, literally. Backup offensive lineman Nick Gargiulo also remains on the PUP list, so he is not coming back anytime soon either.
The Broncos are back on the field for more practice on Tuesday and Wednesday, locking in those final preparations. They are gearing up for their next big preseason showdown this Friday against the Green Bay Packers. That game is set to go down at Empower Field at Mile High, their home turf. It will be a crucial chance for these returning players to get some more valuable game reps and for the team to really show where they stand as a unit before the regular season kicks off. Every snap matters when you are trying to make a statement and prove yourselves, even in preseason. It is all about building towards those regular season wins.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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