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Broncos Enter Camp Injured but Emphasize Run Game

8/12/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Denver Broncos entered August 2026 camp with offensive-line injuries and a tight-end group.
Center Luke Wattenberg, Alex Forsyth and Michael Deiter were listed injured on August 11, 2026.
Tight end Caleb Lohner missed practice with a knee issue, leaving tight ends inactive.
Quarterback Bo Nix sprinted left without trouble on August 10, 2026, easing health worries.
Coach Sean Payton said team will work through injuries and keep a run-game focus.

History

Historical Context

In 1999 the defending champion Denver Broncos, fresh from their 34-19 Super Bowl XXXIII win, lost quarterback John Elway to retirement and star running back Terrell Davis to a week-4 knee injury, finishing a 6-10 season – the worst record for a title-defender. That collapse under a toughest schedule showed how depth can salvage a campaign, a lesson echoed by the injury-hit 2026 roster.

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Story summary

Denver Broncos entered August 2026 camp with offensive-line injuries and a tight-end group.
Center Luke Wattenberg, Alex Forsyth and Michael Deiter were listed injured on August 11, 2026.
Tight end Caleb Lohner missed practice with a knee issue, leaving tight ends inactive.
Quarterback Bo Nix sprinted left without trouble on August 10, 2026, easing health worries.
Coach Sean Payton said team will work through injuries and keep a run-game focus.

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