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Jaylen Waddle leaves Broncos practice with hamstring tightness; Bo Nix OK

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 8:38 PM

Last updated Aug 5, 2026

Jaylen Waddle leaves Broncos practice with hamstring tightness; Bo Nix OK

Summary

At Broncos training camp on August 5, star receiver Jaylen Waddle left practice early due to apparent hamstring tightness. Coach Sean Payton reported that Waddle will be evaluated but believes he is fine. In a separate incident, quarterback Bo Nix was knocked down during drills but is also expected to be OK. Other injury updates include linebacker Nik Bonitto and center Luke Wattenberg, who were seen working on a side field. Courtland Sutton missed practice for veteran rest days but is set to return soon.

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Status Watch

•Jaylen Waddle leaves practice with hamstring tightness; evaluation pending.
•Bo Nix knocked down during drills but is reported as OK.
•Nik Bonitto and Luke Wattenberg practicing on the side with injuries.
•Courtland Sutton out for veteran rest days, returning to practice soon.
•Coach Payton emphasizes safety during practice after Nix incident.

Latest Updates

8:38 PMYahoo Sports — Quiet moments at Broncos camp after Jaylen Waddle pulls up, Bo Nix gets knocked down. Both are OK

What they're saying

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Another day at Denver Broncos training camp and another key starter left practice early. This time, it was star receiver Jaylen Waddle, who left Wednesday's 2 1/2-hour workout with what appeared to be hamstring tightness. “Yeah, we'll evaluate him, I think he's fine,” coach Sean Payton said afterward.
— Yahoo Sportsby ARNIE STAPLETON

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