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Broncos Kick Off Training Camp, Waddle Debuts

8/1/2026

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Summary

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Head coach Sean Payton praised the energy of about 1,000 fans at the Broncos’ 2026 training camp opening.
Jaylen Waddle, acquired from the Miami Dolphins for first-, third- and fourth-round picks, caught the first 11-on-11 pass.
Ben Powers reduced his salary to about $6 million and remained the starter despite returning from injury.
Riley Moss broke up two passes during day-one drills.
Karene Reid forced a fumble during day-one drills.

History

Historical Context

In 1994 the NFL introduced its first hard salary cap, limiting team payrolls to $33.8 million, forcing owners like Dallas Cowboys’ Jerry Jones to cut veteran contracts. The move echoed earlier league-wide cost controls, such as the NBA’s brief 1940s cap and its 1984-85 reinstatement at $4.6 million, highlighting a shift toward parity through revenue-based limits.

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Story summary

Head coach Sean Payton praised the energy of about 1,000 fans at the Broncos’ 2026 training camp opening.
Jaylen Waddle, acquired from the Miami Dolphins for first-, third- and fourth-round picks, caught the first 11-on-11 pass.
Ben Powers reduced his salary to about $6 million and remained the starter despite returning from injury.
Riley Moss broke up two passes during day-one drills.
Karene Reid forced a fumble during day-one drills.

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