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The 2023 Denver Broncos had their first major setback on Monday when wide receiver Tim Patrick suffered a season-ending Achilles injury. It’s especially bad for Patrick as an Achilles injury often takes two full years to get 100% of explosiveness back. He turns 30 this year and will have a $10 million cap hit next year. It’s an absolutely brutal break for a such a promising talent to suffer back-to-back season-ending injuries.
Patrick’s injury also leaves a gaping hole in the wide receiver room that Sean Payton will need to figure out how to fill. Who is going to step up and fill the possession-style receiver who can consistently move the chains? Marvin Mims Jr. isn’t quite the same kind of wide out and you have to figure Marquez Callaway will get an opportunity there as well. Perhaps the biggest possibility to replace Patrick’s role will come from tight end Greg Dulcich.
All that said, losing Tim Patrick three days into training camp is an absolutely brutal blow to the offense. Hopefully the injury bug is kept at bay from here.
Keep up to date below as the local media reports from Broncos camp live and feel free to discuss with the community in the comments section in this post.
Broncos training camp Day 4 live updates
RT for your chance to win a signed mini #Snowcapped helmet from @jerryjeudy!
— Denver Broncos (@Broncos) August 1, 2023
For those coming to #BroncosCamp today, be on the lookout for more surprise Broncos swag giveaways. pic.twitter.com/mbMqhnK9Ea
#BroncosTrainingCamp Thread Day 4
— Zach Segars (@Zach_Segars) August 1, 2023
As always, let me know what you’re most curious about, and I’ll try and take a peek for you!
You can also find more of my #Broncos Training Camp coverage here: https://t.co/EP2l2fLDbS pic.twitter.com/b2aLrglBrK
Broncos OLB Frank Clark is back at practice after missing yesterday.
— Ryan McFadden (@ryanmcfadden_) August 1, 2023
Only player don’t see is CB Riley Moss. Frank Clark is back out here, but in bucket hat #Denver7 #Broncos
— Troy Renck (@TroyRenck) August 1, 2023
Clark back watching and Gregory watching as well today. #Broncos #Denver7
— Troy Renck (@TroyRenck) August 1, 2023
DiNucci looks for McLaughlin on a screen, but PJ Mustipher read the play like a book, and was waiting right there to give McLaughlin a bear hug
— Zach Segars (@Zach_Segars) August 1, 2023
I wonder if Mustipher/Jackson taking some reps on the main field was more of an experiment
— Zach Segars (@Zach_Segars) August 1, 2023
They’re back on the second field now, and Tyler Lancaster and Jonathan Harris have taken their place on the main field
WRs that were sharing the field with Russ for the last set of plays?
— Zach Segars (@Zach_Segars) August 1, 2023
Jerry Jeudy (of course)
Courtland Sutton (of course)
Brandon Johnson
Mims, Hinton and Callaway come in with Russ’s second squad. The new addition here is Mims, which is definitely exciting! Haven’t seen him work a ton with Russ yet!
— Zach Segars (@Zach_Segars) August 1, 2023
Appears Johnson is the one that got bumped up from the second unit!
The crowd giving Russell Wilson love and Russ giving it right back to them pic.twitter.com/WKyg4lkG7S
— Zac Stevens (@ZacStevensDNVR) August 1, 2023
DBs doing some footwork drills in lines
— Zach Segars (@Zach_Segars) August 1, 2023
Pass catchers are catching balls from the QBs
OL now practicing their pass sets
#Broncos have a 7-man sled that’s so big it takes heavy machinery (or 22 personnel) to move. pic.twitter.com/gMbGBcgUjU
— Parker Gabriel (@ParkerJGabriel) August 1, 2023
Russell Wilson with a handoff AND a completion. Remarkable. pic.twitter.com/n4ZJ1VJrVd
— Zac Stevens (@ZacStevensDNVR) August 1, 2023
We’re scrimmaging now!
— Zach Segars (@Zach_Segars) August 1, 2023
Opens up with Javonte turning the corner for a solid gain! Jewell had the angle but pulled up! Would’ve been interesting to see if Javonte would’ve been able to shrug off the tackle or not
In 9 on 9, Gregory is back on field. #Broncos Javonte Williams getting light work in.
— Troy Renck (@TroyRenck) August 1, 2023
More good news on Javonte Williams’ recovery: He’s practiced in every single practice of camp.
— Zac Stevens (@ZacStevensDNVR) August 1, 2023
The remarkable recovery continues.
Broncos are going 1 on 1, receivers and DBs on one field; 9 on 7 running plays on another. That camp feel. #9sports
— Mike Klis (@mikeklis) August 1, 2023
#Broncos undrafted RB Jaleel McLaughlin’s got juice.
— Parker Gabriel (@ParkerJGabriel) August 1, 2023
The #Broncos are going to be top 10 in rushing attempts this season…maybe even top 5. Book it. #KOABroncosCamp
— Ryan Edwards (@redwardsradio) August 1, 2023
On 1 on 1 drills, Jerry Jeudy ran couple of sharp routes, creating easy completions for Wilson #Denver7 #Broncos
— Troy Renck (@TroyRenck) August 1, 2023
Wilson ➡️ Mims: Will Marvin Mims help fill the void left by Tim Patrick? #KOABroncosCamp | PDC Energy pic.twitter.com/fzInmd8snQ
— KOA 850 AM & 94.1 FM (@KOAColorado) August 1, 2023
Broncos did one-on-ones for the first time. Damarri Mathis won a couple of reps against Sutton and Nick Williams before Jerry Jeudy smoked him with a beautiful route.
— Ryan McFadden (@ryanmcfadden_) August 1, 2023
Jonas Griffith injured during special teams portion of practice…being helped to the sideline by trainers, walking gingerly. #KOABroncosCamp
— Ryan Edwards (@redwardsradio) August 1, 2023
Simmons clean pick off Wilson. 11 on 11. #9sports
— Mike Klis (@mikeklis) August 1, 2023
Zach Allen is giving the OL fits.
— Benjamin Allbright (@AllbrightNFL) August 1, 2023
Justin Simmons continues INT streak #koabroncoscamp
Greg Dulcich with a great one-handed grab near the sideline on a pass from Jarrett Stidham.
— Zac Stevens (@ZacStevensDNVR) August 1, 2023
Ben DiNucci finds Montrell Washington for a 70 yard TD. Had two steps on Devon Key. #KOABroncosCamp
— Ryan Edwards (@redwardsradio) August 1, 2023
Sean Payton teaching the receivers. #BroncosCountry pic.twitter.com/NXkqdG8Jkh
— DNVR Broncos (@DNVR_Broncos) August 1, 2023
Zach Allen has been an absolute MONSTER out here. Just got another batted pass at the line. #KOABroncosCamp
— Ryan Edwards (@redwardsradio) August 1, 2023
Zach Allen batted back a pass at the line from Russ. Meinerz seemed a little shaken up on the play. Wonder if he got poked in the eye or something. He’s staying in there tho
— Zach Segars (@Zach_Segars) August 1, 2023
Jeudy just beat Mathis on a quick out, and showcased some sticky hands as he worked to keep his feet in
McLaughlin just continues to shine.
— Broncos Avenue (@broncosave) August 1, 2023
Busted off a 50-yard TD.
JL Skinner is tall. #BroncosCountry pic.twitter.com/jvgf1hMRPD
— DNVR Broncos (@DNVR_Broncos) August 1, 2023
Jonathon Cooper is the breakout star of camp so far. He’d had a great offseason, but now he’s making splash plays every day.
— Henry Chisholm (@HenryChisholm) August 1, 2023
Just followed up a sack by stuffing a toss from the back side. Not sure how you keep him off the field if he keeps this up.
Cornerback Faion Hicks, the seventh-round pick in 2022, has put together a nice camp. Blanketed receivers in 1-v-1s today and had a nice run stop during team drills.
— Nick Kosmider (@NickKosmider) August 1, 2023
Russell deep down sideline 30+ Sutton up, 1 handed over surtain
— Ur29 (@ThefakeUR29) August 1, 2023
Nice day for Nik Bonitto…a couple pressures and a sack. #Broncos #KOABroncosCamp
— Ryan Edwards (@redwardsradio) August 1, 2023
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