McLaughlin is working to earn an increased workload entering Year 2 while competing with backfield mates Javonte Williams and Samaje Perine, Ryan McFadden of The Denver Post reports. McLaughlin has been one of the earliest to arrive throughout Denver's voluntary offseason workouts, and at mandatory minicamp he reportedly looked more explosive than in his rookie season, when he averaged an impressive 5.4 yards per carry. Offensive coordinator Joe Lombardi praised McLaughlin's "speed, acceleration (and) explosiveness," saying "I don't know if there's anyone who works harder than him." Still, the Broncos' backfield is crowded, with Javonte Williams presumably still the No. 1 option and another year removed from his ACL injury, plus rookie fifth-rounder Audric Estime (knee) and undrafted free agent Blake Watson having been added to the mix.
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name GP CMP ATT CMP% YDS YDS/G TD INT SACK SYL RTG R. Wilson,QB1529744766.4%3,070204.72684525898.0J. Stidham,QB3406660.6%496165.32174687.7Rushing
name GP CAR YDS AVG LNG YDS/G TD FUM LST FD R. Wilson,QB15803414.32122.7310338J. Stidham,QB3980.942.70111J. McLaughlin,RB17764105.43824.1101216M. Burton,FB17791.340.50034J. Williams,RB162177743.62148.4315541S. Perine,RB17532384.52414.0131514M. Mims Jr.,WR169303.3111.902142Receiving
name GP REC TGTS YDS AVG TD LNG YDS/G YAC FD A. Trautman,TE172235204932412.098.010J. McLaughlin,RB17313616052229.4290.05L. Krull,TE7814951213513.650.05C. Manhertz,TE16241680101.010.01M. Burton,FB173383040.56.02J. Williams,RB164758228521814.3303.010C. Sutton,WR16599077213104648.3156.037L. Humphrey,WR171319162123549.599.09G. Dulcich,TE23425801312.55.02N. Adkins,TE10452260112.224.01P. Dorsett,WR20300000.00.00B. Johnson,WR1319302841545021.889.012S. Perine,RB175056455902926.8462.023J. Jeudy,WR1654877581424747.4323.028M. Mims Jr.,WR1622333771716023.6155.09Defense
TacklesSacksInterceptionsFumblesname GP SOLO AST TOTAL SACK SCKYDS TFL PD INT TD FF FR FTD D. Mathis, CB17 26 9 35 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 P. Locke, SAF12 33 20 53 3 34 2 5 1 0 0 0 0 M. Purcell, DL16 11 14 25 0 0 1 3 0 0 0 1 0 J. Harris, DT17 26 17 43 1 1 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 J. Simmons, SAF15 53 17 70 1 15 2 8 3 0 0 1 0 D. Washington, RB13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 E. Garcia, DL3 1 3 4 1 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 E. Bassey, CB4 5 3 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 M. Henningsen, DE17 10 9 19 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 R. Wilson, QB15 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 R. Perkins, OLB7 9 4 13 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 M. Fraboni, LS17 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 B. Niemann, LB7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 F. Clark, DE2 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 P. Surtain II, CB17 59 10 69 0 0 0 12 1 0 0 0 0 R. Gregory, OLB4 4 5 9 1 5 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 F. Moreau, CB16 33 13 46 0 0 1 7 1 0 0 0 0 J. McLaughlin, RB17 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 J. McMillian, CB16 37 13 50 2 15 7 5 2 0 0 2 0 T. Incoom, OLB4 1 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 J. Cooper, OLB17 43 27 70 8.5 65.5 8 2 1 0 0 2 0 D. Sanders, LB17 12 10 22 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 N. Bonitto, OLB15 23 7 30 8 57.5 13 2 0 0 0 0 0 C. Manhertz, TE16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 M. Burton, FB17 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Q. Meinerz, OL17 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 R. Moss, CB14 1 2 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 A. Singleton, LB17 105 70 175 2 21 6 4 0 0 0 2 0 J. Jewell, LB16 60 48 108 3 16 2 3 0 0 0 3 0 T. Smith, CB17 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N. Adkins, TE10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 T. Lancaster, NT3 2 1 3 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 B. Powers, G17 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 D. Jones, DT16 30 16 46 2 23 5 0 0 0 0 2 0 S. Perine, RB17 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 J. Jeudy, WR16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 D. Turner-Yell, SAF16 19 7 26 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 R. Dixon, P17 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Z. Allen, DE17 27 33 60 5 44.5 8 1 0 0 0 0 0 K. Jackson, CB8 36 15 51 0 0 0 3 2 0 0 0 0 J. Strnad, LB17 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 B. Browning, OLB10 19 6 25 4.5 28.5 4 2 0 0 0 0 0 M. Mims Jr., WR16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
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McLaughlin is working to earn an increased workload entering Year 2 while competing with backfield mates Javonte Williams and Samaje Perine, Ryan McFadden of The Denver Post reports. McLaughlin has been one of the earliest to arrive throughout Denver's voluntary offseason workouts, and at mandatory minicamp he reportedly looked more explosive than in his rookie season, when he averaged an impressive 5.4 yards per carry. Offensive coordinator Joe Lombardi praised McLaughlin's "speed, acceleration (and) explosiveness," saying "I don't know if there's anyone who works harder than him." Still, the Broncos' backfield is crowded, with Javonte Williams presumably still the No. 1 option and another year removed from his ACL injury, plus rookie fifth-rounder Audric Estime (knee) and undrafted free agent Blake Watson having been added to the mix.
Wilson failed to impress at spring practices, according to Nick Kosmider of The Athletic. Kosmider suggests Wilson seemed to have more trouble than rookie Bo Nix with the adjustment to coach Sean Payton's offense. While Wilson still has time to make an impression during training camp and the preseason, it sounds like he's currently positioned to be the No. 3 QB or even released. The Broncos acquired him in April for a late-round pick swap, trading down from No. 203 to 256 while taking on only half of Wilson's $5.5 million salary from the Jets.
Trautman did not participate in Denver's mandatory minicamp Wednesday due to an abdomen injury, Jon Heath of USA Today reports. Coach Sean Payton said Trautman's injury isn't too serious and won't need surgery, calling it "basically a sprain." The fifth-year pro thus appears on track for the start of training camp late July. Trautman projects to contribute as a rotational part of the Broncos' tight-end corps behind Greg Dulcich (foot/hamstring), though the latter is still working toward a return to the field.
Patrick, who is moving past last summer's Achilles injury, looked healthy and sharp during the Broncos' mandatory minicamp this week, Jon Heath of the USA Today reports. The report notes that Patrick -- who sustained a torn left Achilles late last July -- was one of the team's standout performers during Tuesday's session. As the coming campaign approaches, it remains to be seen what Patrick's role in Denver's offense will be, especially given that the 30-year-old last saw regular-season action in 2021. With Jerry Jeudy no longer in the mix, however, the pecking order behind top wideout Courtland Sutton has yet to be determined, which sets the stage for Patrick to vie for slotting in the coming months with Josh Reynolds, Troy Franklin, Marvin Mims, Lil'Jordan Humphrey, Brandon Johnson and Devaughn Vele.
The Broncos signed Smith on Thursday, Jordan Schultz of BleacherReport.com reports. Smith, who spent his 2023 campaign with the Falcons, appeared in 11 games last season, tallying 19 total tackles, one pass defended and one forced fumble. Now that he's found a new home in Denver, the 27-year-old is expected to compete for a depth spot in the Broncos' linebacker corps.
Sutton is still unhappy with his contract and suggested Tuesday that he might consider holding out from training camp, Zac Stevens of TheDNVR.com reports. It would be unusual for a player to report to June minicamp (the first mandatory team activities of the year) and then hold out for the start of training camp. Sutton revealed earlier this week that he had minor ankle surgery in the offseason and was away from the team during OTAs as a result, but it sounds like displeasure with his contract may also have been a factor. While most of his Tuesday comments reflected optimism about eventually reaching an agreement, Sutton also said negotiations "are at a stalemate in a sense." He has two years remaining on his contract, scheduled for $13.6 million in compensation this season ($2 million) and $14 million next year (none guaranteed). Sutton's comments suggest he wants a contract extension, but it won't be shocking if he ultimately settles for an adjustment that adds guaranteed money without adding years. Meanwhile, there's no indication of his ankle still being a problem.
Griffith (knee) was spotted working out during Tuesday's mandatory minicamp session. Griffith missed all of Denver's 2023 campaign due to a knee injury suffered in early August last year, but it now seems as if he's moved past the issue. Across his two seasons in the NFL, the Indiana State product has appeared in 21 games and recorded 92 total tackles, including four tackles for loss, while also intercepting one pass. Now that Griffith is back at full health, he's expected to compete for a depth role in the Broncos' outside linebacker corps.
Moss (back) was spotted participating in Denver's mandatory minicamp session Wednesday, Keith Cummings of Sports Illustrated reports. The second-year cornerback was held out of practices earlier in the offseason with a back injury, but it now seems as if he's moved past the issue. Moss saw minimal work on the Broncos' defense during his rookie campaign, tallying six total tackles while playing just 23 defensive snaps through 14 games. He's expected to compete for another depth role in Denver's secondary now that he's returned to form.