Broncos Training Camp Ignites Fierce Position Battles

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Andy Hageman | Last updated Jul 14, 2025 11:15 AM ET

Denver Broncos fans are electrified as training camp nears, spotlighting cutthroat battles for roster spots. The Mile High faithful eagerly await breakout stars. Wide receiver, running back, and cornerback clashes will dominate the summer.

Courtland Sutton is a lock at wide receiver, but the race for secondary roles is intense. Marvin Mims Jr. erupted for 434 yards and six touchdowns over 2024’s final seven games, projecting to a 1,054-yard season. Rookie Pat Bryant will have a chance to carve out a role for himself in training camp. Second-year Troy Franklin flashed with 22 catches in 2024, and Devaughn Vele’s 74.5% catch rate vies for snaps.

The running back corps got a jolt with J.K. Dobbins, who rushed for 905 yards in 13 games in 2024. RJ Harvey’s 23% explosive run rate from UCF challenges Jaleel McLaughlin and Audric Estime, whose 3.8 yards per carry underwhelmed last season.

Cornerback competition is fierce, led by Patrick Surtain II, 2024’s Defensive Player of the Year, with 12 interceptions. Rookie Jahdae Barron, a first-rounder, threatens Ja’Quan McMillian’s role in the slot, while Riley Moss holds the outside.

Bo Nix, with a 66.7% completion rate in 2024’s red zone, anchors a rising roster. Nix will have little to no competition this Summer, as his rookie performance earned him the right to be the starting quarterback heading into his sophomore season.

Training camp will crown the victors. Who will own Broncos Country?

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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