2026 Broncos training camp: Day 7 live updates
CENTENNIAL , CO - AUGUST 6: Head coach Sean Payton of the Denver Broncos speaks to media after practice on Thursday, August. 6, 2026, at Broncos Park in Centennial, Colo.(Photo by Timothy Hurst/MediaNews Group/The Denver Post via Getty Images) | Denver Post via Getty ImagesWelcome to Day 7 of Denver Broncos training camp.
The pads came off and the offense had itself a better day. Hopefully we see them have a good day with pads on, but any progress there is good. With Jaylen Waddle sidelined, it was Pat Bryant who had himself some good plays in practice on Thursday. I am sure by now, the whole team is looking forward to having a day off on Sunday though.
Scotty Payne will update this post from the live camp practice session today.
Broncos training camp Day 7 live updatesBroncos star pass rusher @nikkkkbonitto is number 32 on the NFL top 100 players list pic.twitter.com/csUSPguWeW
- MileHighReport (@MileHighReport) August 7, 2026
#Broncos C Luke Wattenberg just walked by on the field in jersey and shorts, doesn't have pads today but has been making steady progress on the side field.
- Cody Roark (@CodyRoarkNFL) August 7, 2026
Broncos back in full pads today #KOABroncosCamppic.twitter.com/g61xewPxd8
- KOA 850 AM & 94.1 FM (@KOAColorado) August 7, 2026
#Broncos WR Courtland Sutton is out here wearing full pads today.
- Cody Roark (@CodyRoarkNFL) August 7, 2026
Catch drill for Courtland pic.twitter.com/HV7oKeU7ge
- MikeKlis9NEWS (@mikeklis9news) August 7, 2026
#Broncos WR Jaylen Waddle is out here today in just a jersey and shorts.
- Cody Roark (@CodyRoarkNFL) August 7, 2026
Sean Payton told us yesterday he had a strain" and that we should see him back in four or five days.
Nik Bonitto is in full pads along with the rest of the team.
- Zac Stevens (@ZacStevens) August 7, 2026
Great sign.
#Broncos OLB Dasan McCullough, LB Jordan Turner, DB Sam Fresch Jr. in jerseys only today
- Cody Roark (@CodyRoarkNFL) August 7, 2026
Marvin Mims Jr is practicing after being seen by a trainer at the end of practice yesterday.
- Zac Stevens (@ZacStevens) August 7, 2026
Not fully dressed/absent at #Broncos camp Day 7:
- Luca Evans (@bylucaevans) August 7, 2026
-WR Jaylen Waddle (here, watching)
-CBs Sean Fresch + Jaden Robinson (here, watching)
-C Luke Wattenberg (here, watching)
-TE Caleb Lohner (absent)
-OLB Dasan McCullough (here, watching)
Broncos deserve our respect as true contenders, and they believe Jaylen Waddle is piece to put them over the top.
- Cameron Wolfe (@CameronWolfe) August 7, 2026
Discussing how Broncos might use Jaylen Waddle this season and what it means for Denver other weapons: pic.twitter.com/Ac86TmDB5M
Nik Bonitto and Courtland Sutton are participating in the walkthrough portion of practice.
- Zac Stevens (@ZacStevens) August 7, 2026
Jaylen Waddle moving significantly better today.
- Zac Stevens (@ZacStevens) August 7, 2026
A nice jog. Wearing a sleeve on his leg. pic.twitter.com/NpD8YhHzVT
#Broncos WR Jaylen Waddle heading over to side field for rehab work in individual period of camp today. Big white sleeve on that left leg.
- Luca Evans (@bylucaevans) August 7, 2026
A bit less ginger but still a pretty clear limp here pic.twitter.com/LmEWWZAPHH
Garett Bolles, Malcolm Roach and D.J. Jones went into the Broncos locker room immediately after stretch.
- Zac Stevens (@ZacStevens) August 7, 2026
Wouldn't be surprised if they all got vet rest days.
Broncos in pads for a 4th day this week pic.twitter.com/hEieRT1rDW
- Zac Stevens (@ZacStevens) August 7, 2026
Coooooop #KOABroncosCamppic.twitter.com/0R8U3hzl8q
- KOA 850 AM & 94.1 FM (@KOAColorado) August 7, 2026
Great news: Nik Bonitto participating in drills. pic.twitter.com/wM21HdZthj
- Zac Stevens (@ZacStevens) August 7, 2026
Another great sign: Nik Bonitto putting pressure on his lower body during drills pic.twitter.com/0HUFuFIdkC
- Zac Stevens (@ZacStevens) August 7, 2026
2-man blocking drill. Meinerz and McGlinchey. pic.twitter.com/8EEFEO0QGF
- MikeKlis9NEWS (@mikeklis9news) August 7, 2026
Great news: Courtland Sutton is participating in individual drills. pic.twitter.com/D6tDwMHN0K
- Zac Stevens (@ZacStevens) August 7, 2026
Pat Bryant catching a pass pic.twitter.com/pChsVtVJFV
- Zac Stevens (@ZacStevens) August 7, 2026
"I think the best team in football that we're not talking about is the Denver Broncos..
- Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) August 7, 2026
They should be the favorite from the AFC to go to the Super Bowl" ~ @danorlovsky7#PMSLivepic.twitter.com/VxWjBNv3MF
Matt Henningsen left the field on a cart
- Zac Stevens (@ZacStevens) August 7, 2026
Day 7 work @SuttonCourtland x #BroncosCamppic.twitter.com/aE7324lEG1
- Denver Broncos (@Broncos) August 7, 2026
Among the receivers the #Broncos worked out today was Kyrese Rowan, per source. Rowan made a nice impression during camp last year as a rookie, then spent some time on Broncos practice squad in-season.
- MikeKlis9NEWS (@mikeklis9news) August 7, 2026
Sean Payton has left practice to go to Canton for Drew Brees' Hall of Fame induction and Gold Jacket ceremony tonight.
- Zac Stevens (@ZacStevens) August 7, 2026
He will be back Sunday and miss tomorrow's practice.
Bo Nix's first pass was a dart to Marvin Mims on a slant who had TONS of speed over the middle of the field.
- Zac Stevens (@ZacStevens) August 7, 2026
Couple of big runs for JK Dobbins with the 1s and now Jonah Coleman with the 2s. One could argue they are the biggest runs of camp so far
- Ryan Edwards (@redwardsradio) August 7, 2026
Good run from Jonah Coleman up the middle. He made a nice cut and picked up steam. JL Skinner gave him a big hit that took him to the ground.
- Zac Stevens (@ZacStevens) August 7, 2026
Nice lead block from rookie TE Justin Joly to help Marvin Mims make some hay outside
- Cody Roark (@CodyRoarkNFL) August 7, 2026
Most run-heavy #Broncos team period of camp thus far. Jaleel McLaughlin caught my eye. Jonah Coleman also nice vision up the middle. Nice end-around design for Marvin Mims but Hakeem Butler whiffed on a block.
- Luca Evans (@bylucaevans) August 7, 2026
Courtland Sutton is participating in 7on7.
- Zac Stevens (@ZacStevens) August 7, 2026
He's really ramping up today.
Vance Joseph holding a play-sheet and leading #Broncos practice today with Sean Payton headed out of town.
- Luca Evans (@bylucaevans) August 7, 2026
#Broncos rookie RB Jonah Coleman just had the best run of any RB in pads so far this camp.
- Cody Roark (@CodyRoarkNFL) August 7, 2026
Red Murdock just punched out a fumble on fellow rookie TE Justin Joly in 7-on-7
- Cody Roark (@CodyRoarkNFL) August 7, 2026
#Broncos OLB Jonah Elliss putting Alex Palczewski through the ringer in 1-on-1s today. Conversely, rookie guard Kage Casey with a terrific individual period - clamped Tyler Onyedim on a couple reps and Sai'vion Jones on another.
- Luca Evans (@bylucaevans) August 7, 2026
Que Robinson also a nice speed-rush on Matt Peart
Takeaways from o-line and d-line 1v1s.
- Nick Kosmider (@NickKosmider) August 7, 2026
Jonah Elliss could be on another level this year.
Kage Casey with a couple nice reps vs. fellow rookie Tyler Onyedim.
I don't know much about O-line intricacies but Kage Casey's technique looks *really* good. Nobody got by him in that drill https://t.co/xXdY82Zs5Y
- Luca Evans (@bylucaevans) August 7, 2026
Courtland Sutton has been full go today. Vet days for Bolles, Roach, DJ Jones, Singleton.
- MikeKlis9NEWS (@mikeklis9news) August 7, 2026
Courtland Sutton is a full participant in practice. Big to see.
- Zac Stevens (@ZacStevens) August 7, 2026
Nasty run play to start off second #Broncos team period here. Two-back set with J.K. Dobbins lead-blocking for RJ Harvey up the gut. Wide-open hole.
- Luca Evans (@bylucaevans) August 7, 2026
Caught my eye
RJ Harvey with some nice runs in Broncos team period here.
- Cody Roark (@CodyRoarkNFL) August 7, 2026
Broncos' running game looking the best it's looked all camp so far today.
- Zac Stevens (@ZacStevens) August 7, 2026
Very important to note D.J. Jones and Malcolm Roach have a vet rest day.
Red Murdock balling today. Forced a fumble earlier and just hit Cody Schrader in the backfield as soon as he touched the ball.
- Luca Evans (@bylucaevans) August 7, 2026
Among Broncos coaches who left early from practice for Drew Brees' HOF Gold Jacket ceremony tonight in Canton: Sean Payton, Dan Dalrymple, Zach Strief, Joe Vitt, Beau Lowery. Also kicker Wil Lutz.
- MikeKlis9NEWS (@mikeklis9news) August 7, 2026
Marvin Mims just pulled up gingerly on a deep-ball from Bo Nix and tossed his helmet. In obvious pain
- Luca Evans (@bylucaevans) August 7, 2026
Marvin Mims just got up and sat back down. Clapping his hands in clear frustration. Picked up his helmet and put it down.
- Luca Evans (@bylucaevans) August 7, 2026
Now Marvin Mims and Nate Adkins *both* are walking to locker room alongside a trainer, under own power.
- Luca Evans (@bylucaevans) August 7, 2026
Just a rough day of #Broncos camp
Riley Moss's run of camp PBUs continues. Great play to break on a quick-hitter from Bo Nix to Courtland Sutton and knock it away
- Luca Evans (@bylucaevans) August 7, 2026
After iffy day, Bo Nix cruised in two-min drill here. Dots to Lil'Jordan Humphrey on an out, Courtland Sutton on an in-breaker back-to-back. Finished it off with a TD to a wide-open Evan Engram
- Luca Evans (@bylucaevans) August 7, 2026
As pretty a drive as he's led all camp.
Practice ended with a situation period:
- Zac Stevens (@ZacStevens) August 7, 2026
1:21 left in the game. Offense down 20-24, ball on own 39. No timeouts.
Bo Nix moves the offense down the field with big passes to Lil'Jordan Humphrey, Courtland Sutton and then a TOUCHDOWN pass to Evan Engram to win the game.
GREAT...