Broncos use safety Brandon Jones as fill-in kicker during practice

With Wil Lutz attending Drew Brees' Hall of Fame enshrinement, the Broncos turned to safety Brandon Jones as an emergency kicker in practice on August 11. Jones completed 3-of-4 field goal attempts, including a 41-yarder, during the scrimmage-like session. Special teams coordinator Darren Rizzi emphasized the need for a contingency plan at kicker. Jones, who had not kicked a football in a competitive setting before, impressed onlookers; fans cheered as he made his kicks. Jones expressed interest in pursuing a soccer career after football, mentioning his past involvement in youth soccer.

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