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Zac Stevens @zacstevens.bsky.social · 17h

What we learned w/Broncos today:

-Sean Payton on Russell Wilson comments: “That was in no way shape or form, anything that was directed at Russ”

-Payton on Dre Greenlaw suspension: “We were clearly in his corner with the appeal, what normally has been a fine ended up being [a suspension]”

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Zac Stevens @zacstevens.bsky.social · 1d

What we learned w/Broncos today:

-Dre Greenlaw one-game suspension upheld

-Greenlaw will miss Broncos-Cowboys game

-Released OT Karsen Barnhart from PS

-Signed OL Marques Cox to PS

-Mike Shanahan and Dan Reeves among 12 coaching nominees for 2026 Pro Football Hall of Fame

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Zac Stevens @zacstevens.bsky.social · 2d

What we learned w/Broncos today:

-Dre Greenlaw suspended one game for chasing “after referee Brad Allen and verbally threatened him as he tried to leave the field”

-Greenlaw will appeal suspension

-Sean Payton will NOT give up play calling

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Zac Stevens @zacstevens.bsky.social · 5d

What we learned w/Broncos today:

-Dre Greenlaw QUESTIONABLE to play vs Giants

-Sean Payton stated Greenlaw had positive week of practice: “He was able to go and move around”

-Released QB Sam Ehlinger

-Will sign Ehlinger to practice squad

-Jonathon Cooper upgraded to full participant in practice

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Zac Stevens @zacstevens.bsky.social · 6d

What we learned w/Broncos today:

-Dre Greenlaw practiced (limited)

-Vance Joseph on Greenlaw: If he plays Sunday, could be part time

-VJ on Greenlaw: “Once he gets out there, you will feel him. Everyone will"

-Alex Palczewski ready for challenge of starting at LG, per Garett Bolles

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Zac Stevens @zacstevens.bsky.social · 7d

What we learned w/Broncos today:

-Dre Greenlaw practiced (limited), designated to return from IR

-Jonathon Cooper named AFC Defensive Player of the Week

-Sean Payton on Greenlaw: “today was a good day”

-Pat Surtain on Greenlaw practicing: “He looked good out there”

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Zac Stevens @zacstevens.bsky.social · 8d

What we learned w/Broncos today:

-Matt Peart placed on IR after suffering knee injury vs Jets

-Garret Wallow placed on IR with hamstring injury

-Calvin Throckmorton signed to 53-man roster

-Signed J.T. Gray to 53-man roster

-Had visit with Treylon Burks, did not sign him

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Zac Stevens @zacstevens.bsky.social · 12d

What we learned w/Broncos today:

-Ben Powers and Jonah Elliss ruled OUT vs Jets

-Malcolm Roach is QUESTIONABLE

-Roach “doing well” per Sean Payton

-Greg Penner: “Sean is not going to shy away from setting high expectations”

-Penner: Team in early stages of stadium design

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Zac Stevens @zacstevens.bsky.social · 20d

What we learned w/Broncos today:

-Quinn Meinerz DNP with illness, “he’ll be fine” per Sean Payton

-Bo Nix likes “tempo” early in games, so Payton has adapted to that

-Luke Wattenberg playing “well” per Payton

-Payton wants to continue giving RBs full series

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Zac Stevens @zacstevens.bsky.social · 21d

What we learned w/Broncos today:

-Nate Adkins in the concussion protocol

-Adkins DNP on estimated injury report

-Marvin Mims has ankle and hip injury, limited on estimated injury report

-Jonah Elliss limited with rib injury on estimated injury report

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Zac Stevens @zacstevens.bsky.social · 22d

What we learned w/Broncos today:

-Sean Payton: Riley Moss was “outstanding” and “fantastic” on MNF

-D.J. Jones on how to stop Tush Push: “just grab your nuts, and try our best to stop it”

-Jones: Malcolm Roach will be a difference maker when he’s back

-RJ Harvey nominated for NFL Rookie of Week

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Zac Stevens @zacstevens.bsky.social · 27d

What we learned w/Broncos today:

-Evan Engram was a full participant in practice

-Sean Payton on Bo Nix’s deep passes: “Keep firing”

-Payton: Offense has yet to identify identity, will soon

-Bo Nix: “You just go out there and shoot the shot, and we’ll hit them”

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Zac Stevens @zacstevens.bsky.social · 28d

What we learned w/Broncos today:

-Promoted Adam Prentice to the 53-man roster

-Signed DB A.J. Woods to practice squad

-Will wear midnight navy jersey on MNF

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Zac Stevens @zacstevens.bsky.social · Sep 23

What we learned w/Broncos today:

-Sean Payton: “Have to offensively be able to finish”

-Payton: “Penalties were a big issue today in the meeting”

-Bo Nix not connecting on deep balls was “50th” on Payton’s to-do list

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Zac Stevens @zacstevens.bsky.social · Sep 22

What we learned w/Broncos today:

-Broncos lost to Chargers 23-20

-Sean Payton on 10 penalties for 90 yards: “Need to be cleaned up fast”

-J.K. Dobbins: “We’re losing the game(s)”

-Payton: “We think we’re a good team”

-Dobbins: Bo Nix “played a great game... We got to make a play for him”

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Zac Stevens @zacstevens.bsky.social · Sep 21

What we learned w/Broncos today:

-Dre Greenlaw placed on short-term IR, out at least four weeks

-Garret Wallow and Adam Prentice elevated to game-day roster for Sunday’s game vs Chargers

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Zac Stevens @zacstevens.bsky.social · Sep 20

What we learned w/Broncos today:

-Dre Greenlaw OUT vs Chargers

-Evan Engram OUT vs Chargers

-Sean Payton said Engram injured back during Colts game

-Payton: When Engram’s healthy, “he’s going to play a big role for us”

-Every other Bronco good to go for Sunday’s game

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Zac Stevens @zacstevens.bsky.social · Sep 19

What we learned w/Broncos today:

-Dre Greenlaw DNP

-Evan Engram DNP with back injury

-Justin Strnad returned to practice (limited)

-Talanoa Hufanga full participant in practice

-Darren Rizzi: “We didn’t execute the call that was called… that’s on me”

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Zac Stevens @zacstevens.bsky.social · Sep 16

What we learned w/Broncos today:

-Sean Payton’s “big regret” was aggressive field goal block that led to penalty should have only been used for closer field goals: “That’s on me”

-Payton stated leverage penalty was correct call

-Payton doesn’t believe Colts intentionally went after Pat Surtain

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Zac Stevens @zacstevens.bsky.social · Sep 15

What we learned w/Broncos today:

-Lost to the Colts 29-28

-Sean Payton: “Obviously a disappointing loss”

-Payton on the FG leverage penalty: "You can't grab and pull guys down. You can put your hands on and push off"

-Payton: “It’ll be painful to watch that film… it starts with me”

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Zac Stevens @zacstevens.bsky.social · Sep 12

What we learned w/Broncos today:

-John Franklin-Myers was a full participant in practice

-Evan Engram was a full participant in practice

-Alex Singleton broke his thumb during Sunday’s game, will play against Colts with cast

-Dre Greenlaw DNP

-Nate Adkins practiced (limited

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Zac Stevens @zacstevens.bsky.social · Sep 11

What we learned w/Broncos today:

-John Franklin-Myers DNP with knee injury

-Dre Greenlaw DNP, Sean Payton says he’s progressing well

-Evan Engram did practice (limited)

-Entire defense got a game ball, only happens once every three years

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Zac Stevens @zacstevens.bsky.social · Sep 10

What we learned w/Broncos today:

-Broncos announced their preferred site for a new stadium is in Denver at Burnham Yard

-Stadium will be privately funded, no tax payer money

-Stadium will have retractable roof, but real grass

-Stadium plan to open for 2031 season

-Signed Deuce Vaughn to PS

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Zac Stevens @zacstevens.bsky.social · Sep 9

What we learned w/Broncos today:

-Dre Greenlaw will be back “sooner than later,” per Sean Payton

-Payton on running the ball more: “I got to be better there”

-Payton: “Getting that first win was important to us”

-Payton: Ja’Quan McMillian is an “outstanding” nickel

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Zac Stevens @zacstevens.bsky.social · Sep 8

What we learned w/Broncos today:

-Beat the Titans 20-12

-Sean Payton: “good win”

-Payton: “Our defense was outstanding in the second half”

-Bonitto had career-high 9 pressures

-Bo Nix after 3 turnovers: “I’ve got to do a much better job”

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