Lil’Jordan Humphrey keeps finding ways to make himself part of the conversation in Broncos camp.
Denver’s receiver room already looks deeper after the major Jaylen Waddle trade earlier in the offseason, and Wednesday brought another reminder that the job isn’t just about the headliners. Waddle gives the Broncos a much-needed weapon near the top of the depth chart, and with Courtland Sutton also in place, the team is still looking for someone else to rise into a meaningful role. Pat Bryant and Marvin Mims Jr. have already helped push that group forward during training camp, and Humphrey added his name to the list with a busy practice.
According to Zac Stevens, Humphrey was everywhere on Wednesday.
Lil’Jordan Humphrey is feasting today. Catches all over the field from all the QBs
- Zac Stevens (@ZacStevens) August 5, 2026
The veteran receiver made catches from Bo Nix, Jarrett Stidham and Sam Ehlinger, showing up across the field and giving the Broncos another option to consider as camp rolls on.
Humphrey’s history with Denver helps explain why he keeps hanging around. He has had previous stints with the Broncos in 2023 and 2024, then signed with the team mid-season in 2025 after being poached off the New York Giants practice squad.
He’s very much a depth piece, but he’s also the kind of depth piece coaches notice. At 6-4 and 225 pounds, he brings size and physicality, and his run blocking can help his case when roster decisions get tight.
That matters because the Broncos’ receiver group still has a few moving parts. Troy Franklin is the one name who hasn’t stood out as much so far, and the source material points out that he’s not much of a blocker and has the lowest ceiling among players like Waddle, Sutton, Bryant and Mims. Denver usually keeps five receivers, which leaves room for a player like Humphrey to make things interesting if the staff values what he brings.
There’s still plenty of camp left, but these are the kinds of days that can change a player’s standing. Humphrey has done it before with the Broncos, and another strong practice has him in position to do it again.
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