Courtland Sutton participates in walkthrough amid missed practice concerns
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 4:54 AM
Last updated Aug 8, 2026
Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton participated in a walkthrough on Thursday after missing three consecutive practices earlier this week. Head coach Sean Payton confirmed Sutton is not dealing with an injury, addressing concerns that arose due to his absence from practice. Following a media session, Sutton explained his missed practices were part of a plan to keep his body fresh, emphasizing his commitment to being a team player as the season approaches. Meanwhile, teammate Jaylen Waddle is dealing with a strain but is expected to return in 4-5 days.
- •Courtland Sutton missed practice for three days but participated in Thursday's walkthrough.
- •Sean Payton confirmed Sutton is not injured and explained the missed practices were strategic.
- •Sutton aims to keep his body fresh ahead of the long season.
- •Jaylen Waddle was seen limping at practice but is expected back soon.
- 4:54 AMYahoo Sports — Broncos’ Sean Payton Dishes out Injury Update on Jaylen Waddle’s ‘Strain’
- 3:31 AMYahoo Sports — Sean Payton Shares Injury Update on Courtland Sutton After Three Missed Practices
"The Denver Broncos got some unfortunate news on Thursday when offseason trade acquisition and sixth year wideout Jaylen Waddle was seen limping at practice. Jaylen Waddle walking with a limp at Broncos practice. pic.twitter.com/DbW51kLSlb — Zac Stevens (@ZacStevens) August 6, 2026 It appeared that the damage was not too severe, with head coach Sean Payton […] The post Sean Payton Shares Injury Update on Courtland Sutton After Three Missed Practices appeared first on HEAVY.
"The Denver Broncos‘ wide receiver room looked to potentially be in dire straights earlier this week, with Pro Bowler Courtland Sutton not practicing and Jaylen Waddle – whom the team gave up a first round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft for – was seen limping at Broncos practice on Thursday. Sutton cleared up his […] The post Broncos’ Sean Payton Dishes out Injury Update on Jaylen Waddle’s ‘Strain’ appeared first on HEAVY.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 8, 2026, 4:54 AMBroncos’ Sean Payton Dishes out Injury Update on Jaylen Waddle’s ‘Strain’
The Denver Broncos‘ wide receiver room looked to potentially be in dire straights earlier this week, with Pro Bowler Courtland Sutton not practicing and Jaylen Waddle – whom the team gave up a first round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft for – was seen limping at Broncos practice on Thursday. Sutton cleared up his […] The post Broncos’ Sean Payton Dishes out Injury Update on Jaylen Waddle’s ‘Strain’ appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsAug 7, 2026, 3:31 AMSean Payton Shares Injury Update on Courtland Sutton After Three Missed Practices
The Denver Broncos got some unfortunate news on Thursday when offseason trade acquisition and sixth year wideout Jaylen Waddle was seen limping at practice. Jaylen Waddle walking with a limp at Broncos practice. pic.twitter.com/DbW51kLSlb — Zac Stevens (@ZacStevens) August 6, 2026 It appeared that the damage was not too severe, with head coach Sean Payton […] The post Sean Payton Shares Injury Update on Courtland Sutton After Three Missed Practices appeared first on HEAVY.
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