8 notes and highlights after Broncos begin training camp acclimation
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Denver's players were out on the field at Broncos Park Powered by CommonSpirit on Wednesday for the first of a two-day acclimation period to kick off training camp. Here are a few quick notes and highlights from the first day of acclimation.
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1. Broncos back to work
We are back‼️ pic.twitter.com/Oqxm1ukAbD
— Denver Broncos (@Broncos) July 29, 2026
Getting acclimated 💪 pic.twitter.com/bnKwP8LSGK
— Denver Broncos (@Broncos) July 29, 2026
2. Jonathon Cooper is practicing
#Broncos OLB Jonathon Cooper was on the field and did all manner of practice work today.
— Parker Gabriel (@ParkerJGabriel) July 29, 2026
Cooper faces a felony assault charge and more from a pair of June arrests stemming from altercations with an ex-girlfriend. pic.twitter.com/qz3ofsa7aj
Jonathon Cooper in attendance and practicing with the Broncos in the team’s first ramp up practice of Training Camp pic.twitter.com/Fhc2ciE2ae
— Romi Bean (@Romi_Bean) July 29, 2026
Sean Payton on Jonathon Cooper, says they are following league protocols and in contact with them, and letting the legal process play out:
— Brandon Krisztal (@BKDenverSports) July 29, 2026
“We’re supportive and yet very much aware of the seriousness of these type of things.”@guerillasports#BroncosCountrypic.twitter.com/gB6khtqSmT
Jonathon Cooper has met with ownership, GM George Paton, Sean Payton multiple times since June, Payton said.
— Parker Gabriel (@ParkerJGabriel) July 29, 2026
Sean Payton just said he thinks Jonathon Cooper’s legal situation will be resolved “sooner than later.”
— Luca Evans (@bylucaevans) July 29, 2026
3. Broncos injury report
Broncos rookie CB Blake Cotton left practice early with undisclosed situation
— Chris Tomasson (@christomasson) July 29, 2026
#Broncos ramp-up practice: Didn’t see TE Caleb Lohner (knee). CB Blake Cotton walked off to trainer’s room. Bo Nix looked good. Jonathon Cooper out there practicing.
— MikeKlis9NEWS (@mikeklis9news) July 29, 2026
4. Bo Nix participated in full-team setting
#Broncos QB Bo Nix was out there and appeared to have a normal workload. pic.twitter.com/SlSJTrNkHe
— Parker Gabriel (@ParkerJGabriel) July 29, 2026
Bo Nix, as expected, was a full participant and looked sharp in red-zone work.
— Nick Kosmider (@NickKosmider) July 29, 2026
Big news: Bo Nix participated in team period for the first time this year during the Broncos’ first acclimation practice of training camp. pic.twitter.com/pMDqfxBkCc
— Zac Stevens (@ZacStevens) July 29, 2026
Sean Payton is pleased with the shape Bo Nix is in, and the timeline relative to the injury is exactly where they want to be. “Good to have him back out there in the team periods” pic.twitter.com/cr0EDfPxu0
— Romi Bean (@Romi_Bean) July 29, 2026
#Broncos QB Bo Nix throwing today at camp. Full participant in team.
— Luca Evans (@bylucaevans) July 29, 2026
Sean Payton on Nix: “Do I think he’s going to continue to improve? Yes. Man, I’m pleased with the shape he’s in. And the timeline, relative to everything we’ve discussed injury-wise, is falling into place.” pic.twitter.com/Suar6Bh9kb
5. Bo Nix connects with Jaylen Waddle
Bo Nix to Jaylen Waddle 🔥 pic.twitter.com/7dZWRJkZUw
— DNVR Broncos (@DNVR_Broncos) July 29, 2026
Things we love to see:
— Romi Bean (@Romi_Bean) July 29, 2026
Bo Nix ➡️ Jaylen Waddle pic.twitter.com/oM82lkbhHT
6. WR Pat Bryant stood out in the red zone
More takeaways from #Broncos camp day 1 (ramp-up):
— Luca Evans (@bylucaevans) July 29, 2026
-Bo Nix fully cleared, took team reps as normal
-No TE Caleb Lohner. CB Blake Cotton walked off with trainers late in practice
-Good red-zone periods from Jarrett Stidham + Sam Ehlinger
-Pat Bryant stood out in red-zone work
#Broncos first acclimation practice wrapped — offense was crisp today in limited on field work.
— Cody Roark (@CodyRoarkNFL) July 29, 2026
Lots of TDs in RZ work in 7on7.
If any one player stood out the most, it was second year WR Pat Bryant.
7. First look at (shaded) stands for fans
First look at the shaded fan seating for training camp (first open practice is on Friday) pic.twitter.com/EkZWt74L4E
— Kyle Fredrickson (@kylefredrickson) July 29, 2026
The bleachers are set up for fans at Broncos training camp 👀 pic.twitter.com/PHeSjEAHRb
— DNVR Broncos (@DNVR_Broncos) July 29, 2026
8. Several players competing to replace JFM
Broncos coach Sean Payton said a number of guys are in competition to replace John Franklin Myers in lineup and more will be known when pads are on. Did note that Broncos have rotation on defensive line.
— Chris Tomasson (@christomasson) July 29, 2026
The Broncos will have another acclimation day on Thursday, followed by the first full-speed practice of the summer with about 1,000 ticketed fans in attendance on Friday (view the full training camp schedule here).
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