2026 Denver Broncos Training Camp: Day 13 News and Notes

Key Points:

• Day 13 of Broncos camp featured an intense, physical practice with multiple skirmishes, including a heated altercation between quarterback Bo Nix and pass rusher Nik Bonitto; Nix expressed that he enjoys the physicality despite concerns about protecting the quarterback.
• Rookie linebacker Red Murdock received praise from Defensive Coordinator Vance Joseph for his intelligence and ability to call the defense, highlighting his potential as a key contributor this season.
• Several players remained sidelined due to injuries, including Nick Gargiulo (PUP), Caleb Lohner, Levelle Bailey (broken leg), Drew Sanders, Michael Bandy, and Alex Forsyth, while Calvin Throckmorton left practice with a facial injury after a pile-up.
• Coaches emphasized the importance of protecting the quarterback during practice, with both Joseph and Offensive Coordinator Davis Webb stressing that hitting Nix is off-limits to avoid injury during camp.
• In addition to camp updates, coaches and players reflected positively on the preseason opener, praising the defense's turnovers, the special teams' young returners, and the offense's balanced performance led by Bo Nix and new additions like WR Jaylen Waddle.