It's been a grueling week of practice for the Denver Broncos, but their quarterback situation has taken a turn for the worse. Three key signal-callers are currently sidelined with injuries, leaving the team's coaching staff scrambling to find solutions.
The Broncos' running game finally gained some momentum in Friday's padded practice, with both JK Dobbins and rookie Jonah Coleman making big runs. However, the fact that key defenders Malcolm Roach, Alex Singleton, and Brandon Jones were all on vet days might have played a factor in opening up the run game for the offense.
The Broncos' receiving corps is also dealing with its own set of issues. Wide receivers Kyrese Rowan and Kyree Duplessis are out with injuries, while Jaylen Waddle and Marvin Mims are both sitting out practice. Waddle, who has been dealing with a leg injury, was seen moving around and jogging easier on Saturday without his sleeve.
Other notable absentees from practice include cornerback Sean Fresh, tight end Nate Adkins, outside linebacker Dasan McCullough, center Luke Wattenberg, tight end Caleb Lohner, and kicker Wil Lutz. Defensive lineman Matt Henningsen is also out with an Achilles injury.
Meanwhile, head coach Sean Payton is taking a break from practice to attend the Hall of Fame. Defensive coordinator Vance Joseph is filling in for Payton on Saturday.
The Broncos' quarterback situation is becoming increasingly dire, with multiple players dealing with injuries. It remains to be seen how the team will manage to find solutions to their quarterback woes. With their first game of the season just around the corner, the Broncos will need to get their quarterback situation under control quickly.
Jaylen Waddle's progress is a welcome sign, but it remains to be seen how long he will be out. The Broncos will need to get their receiving corps healthy if they want to have any chance of success this season.
The team's coaching staff will need to come up with a plan to get their quarterbacks healthy and ready for the season. With the first game just around the corner, time is running out for the Broncos to get their quarterback situation under control.
The Broncos will have Sunday off before returning to practice on Monday. It remains to be seen how the team's quarterback situation will develop in the coming days.
Source: Yahoo Sports