The Broncos are back in camp with a chance to build on a 2025 season that was strong for most of the year, even if it ended on a flat note. With the preseason set to begin next week, Denver is already getting encouraging signs on both sides of the ball.
The biggest offensive development so far is Bo Nix. NFL.com’s Kevin Patra reported Thursday that the quarterback has looked healthy and comfortable with new play-caller and offensive coordinator Davis Webb.
“Bo Nix is healthy and looking good with OC Davis Webb,” Patra wrote Thursday. “The new play-caller seems to be good for tight end Evan Engram as well.”
That’s a notable update for Engram, who was expected to be a key piece in Sean Payton’s offense and fill the “Joker” role. The fit hasn’t clicked the way Denver hoped, but he is now in the final year of his two-year, $23 million deal after posting 50 catches for 461 yards last season.
There’s also a real competition brewing behind Nix. Patra said the battle for QB2 between Jarrett Stidham and Sam Ehlinger is legitimate, and Ehlinger has put together a strong camp. Denver also doesn’t appear locked into Stidham the way it might have been if he had delivered in the postseason.
On the other side of the ball, the defense is once again making the loudest noise in camp, and Riley Moss is the name getting the most buzz.
“Riley Moss has been the talk of Broncos camp, making some jaw-dropping plays,” wrote Patra. “The athletic corner has continued to keep 2025 first-rounder Jahdae Barron at bay. A booming contract year could lead to a massive payday for Moss.
“Barron continues to play a nickel role while rotating on the outside and handling some LB duties in dime. It's still unclear what job he'll have if Moss continues to thrive.”
That’s a strong sign for Moss after he was targeted plenty in coverage last season. Barron is still working into different roles, but Moss is the one setting the tone right now, and the Broncos will sort out the rest later. For the moment, the priority is simple: stay healthy, keep camp moving, and be ready when the season begins.
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