Broncos OTAs feature key updates on Nix, Elliss, and Waddle
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 6:59 PM
Last updated Jun 4, 2026
The Denver Broncos began their OTA practices this week, with media in attendance for the first time today. Quarterback Bo Nix sat out practice but is reportedly recovering well and is expected to be ready for minicamp in two weeks. Coach Sean Payton clarified that Jonah Elliss will remain an outside linebacker instead of moving to inside linebacker as previously speculated. The team's new addition, Jaylen Waddle, showed promise in his first practice, impressing coaches and teammates alike. The Broncos plan no joint practices during training camp this year.
- •Bo Nix did not practice but is expected to join minicamp soon.
- •Jonah Elliss will stay at outside linebacker, possibly flexing inside.
- •Jaylen Waddle impressed in his first practice with the Broncos.
- •Sean Payton announced no joint practices for training camp.
- •Sam Ehlinger is competing well for the backup quarterback role.
- 6:59 PMYahoo Sports — 2026 Denver Broncos OTAs: News and Notes
- 6:59 PMMile High Report — 2026 Denver Broncos OTAs: News and Notes - Mile High Report
"The Broncos started their OTA practices earlier this week, but today was the first time we had the media present at the practice. We heard from Sean Payton, got an encouraging update on Bo Nix, clarity on Jonah Elliss’s position switch, our first look at Jaylen Waddle and the rookie class in orange and blue, […]
"The Broncos started their OTA practices earlier this week, but today was the first time we had the media present at the practice.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 4, 2026, 6:59 PM2026 Denver Broncos OTAs: News and Notes
The Broncos started their OTA practices earlier this week, but today was the first time we had the media present at the practice. We heard from Sean Payton, got an encouraging update on Bo Nix, clarity on Jonah Elliss’s position switch, our first look at Jaylen Waddle and the rookie class in orange and blue, […]
- Mile High ReportJun 4, 2026, 6:59 PM2026 Denver Broncos OTAs: News and Notes - Mile High Report
The Broncos started their OTA practices earlier this week, but today was the first time we had the media present at the practice.
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