With training camp underway, here’s a quick recap of the first week for the Denver Broncos.
Early cuts: Denver cut 9 players before camp even started and then parted ways with TE Jeff Heuerman just three days after veterans reported for testing. Releasing Heuerman will save the team about $3.875 million in salary cap space. Because the NFL’s salary cap will be lower in 2021, Broncos GM John Elway will likely try to roll over as much cap space from this year as possible. After placing TE/FB Andrew Beck on the Reserve/COVID-19 list, the Broncos have two open spots on the roster. Denver will likely continue trimming the roster well ahead of the 53-man roster deadline of Sept. 5.
Broncos RT Ja’Wuan James joined DL Kyle Peko on the opt-out list.
Rookie watch: After getting in some unofficial work with QB Drew Lock at a local park during the offseason, Broncos WR Jerry Jeudy will now get to work with his quarterback under the supervision and instruction of coaches. Jeudy and fellow rookie WR KJ Hamler will add speed and explosiveness to a Denver offense that ranked 28th in scoring last season. Jeudy ran a 4.46 40-yard dash at the combine and Hamler says he ran a sub-4.3 earlier this year.
