Broncos hold out nine players in preseason game against Packers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 2:30 PM
Last updated Aug 23, 2026

The Denver Broncos did not play nine players in their preseason game against the Green Bay Packers on August 23. Among the players sitting out were wide receiver Marvin Mims, running back J.K. Dobbins, and tight end Caleb Lohner. This decision reflects an improvement from the previous preseason game, where 14 players were inactive. The Broncos still aim to finalize their roster ahead of the regular season, and some players who missed this game may return for the upcoming preseason finale on August 28.
- •Broncos lost 33-13 to the Packers on August 23
- •Players held out included J.K. Dobbins and Marvin Mims
- •This was an improvement from the last preseason game with 14 inactive players
- •Final roster decisions are expected ahead of the regular season
- •Next preseason game is set for August 28
- 2:30 PMYahoo Sports — 9 Broncos players did not play vs. Packers
"The Broncos held out nine players from Friday's preseason game against the Packers.
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