Broncos Injury Report: Positive update clouded by disappointing news ahead of Week 2 vs. Colts

Engram got another day of practice in, while Franklin-Meyers and Adkins were able to return to practice in some capacity. This was the first time Adkins has been on the field after suffering a high ankle sprain in a joint practice with the 49ers. For Engram and Franklin-Myers, they were full participants after either missing practice entirely or being limited on Wednesday, which is a huge win.

Engram had been limited after suffering a calf injury during the Week 1 victory. During the preseason, the tight end had some electric moments that Broncos Country is more than ready to see during the regular season.

Payton has been waiting for Adkins to return

Adkins' return was big for the organization, with a player who is eager to contribute.

Head coach Sean Payton has been vocal about how important Adkins is for what the team is trying to achieve. In August, the head coach was telling reporters how the tight end was a lock for the roster and how they're going to need him moving forward.

“I can’t say he’s going to be medically ready to play Week 1, but close enough to where we’re probably going to hold him," Payton said. "We discussed it the other day, he’s going to beat the short-term [. . .] Week 2, Week 3. He’s too good of a football player for us. We’re going to need him.”

John Franklin-Myers is back at practice

Zac Stevens from DNVR Broncos shared the exciting update about Franklin-Meyers' return after the defensive end had missed practice on Wednesday. He played in 36 defensive snaps against the Titans and finished with one total tackle and an assisted tackle. He was a full participant, which gives the defensive front a boost after he was limited on Wednesday.

In 2024, Franklin-Myers was one of six players to record at least five sacks.

A mixed bag with more positives than negatives on the injury front, with an exciting update on Adkins returning to the football field. All that's left to do is wait as the Broncos will release their final injury report on Friday, which should include some game-time statuses.