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Broncos hold first practice post-preseason opener without public access

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 11:28 PM

Last updated Aug 17, 2026

Broncos hold first practice post-preseason opener without public access

Summary

The Denver Broncos returned to the practice field on August 17, 2026, for their first scheduled session since defeating the Atlanta Falcons in their preseason opener. The practice was non-padded and closed to the public due to damage from recent storms. Positive injury updates surfaced with key players Jaylen Waddle, JK Dobbins, and Luke Wattenberg returning. Head coach Sean Payton praised rookie running back Jonah Coleman for his impressive performance in the opener. The Broncos are focusing on maintaining health after experiencing a range of injuries during the initial stretch of camp.

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Status Watch

•Broncos practiced without public access due to storm damage.
•Jaylen Waddle, JK Dobbins, and others returned to practice.
•Only Drew Sanders and Levelle Bailey remain on the injury report.
•Sean Payton expressed confidence in rookie Jonah Coleman's abilities.
•Team focuses on injury prevention ahead of the regular season.

Latest Updates

11:28 PMYahoo Sports — Day 12 News and Notes from Broncos Camp

What they're saying

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The Broncos returned to the practice field today for their first scheduled practice since their preseason opening victory over the Atlanta Falcons. It was a non-padded practice that was closed to the public due to some damage to the bleachers from this past weekend’s storms in the area, so updates are a little thin. On […]
— Yahoo Sports

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