Broncos face minor injury concerns ahead of preseason opener

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Last updated Aug 11, 2026

Broncos face minor injury concerns ahead of preseason opener
Summary

The Denver Broncos are dealing with several soft tissue injuries as they approach the preseason. Head coach Sean Payton and the coaching staff will need to manage these concerns carefully to prepare players for Week 1. The injuries are generally considered minor, but they can linger and may affect player availability during the preseason. It is expected that affected players will not participate in the first preseason game. The Broncos' preseason begins this weekend, creating urgency for the coaching staff to assess player readiness.

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  • Broncos report soft tissue injuries ahead of preseason.
  • Sean Payton will manage player readiness for Week 1.
  • Affected players unlikely to appear in first preseason game.
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The preseason is about to begin and the Denver Broncos have been hit with some soft tissue type injuries over the last week. Those tend to be minor, but they can also linger. It will be important for Sean Payton and his staff to manage that issue and get each player ready for Week 1. […]

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