The Denver Broncos open 2025 training camp this week after a 10-7 season. See how Sean Payton's new staff plans to defend the AFC West title.
StatPro NFL Beat Reporter
The wait is finally over, Broncos Country. This Friday, the grass at Centura Health Training Center will be buzzing as the Denver Broncos officially open training camp for the 2025 season. Coming off a thrilling 10-7 campaign that saw them capture the AFC West crown, expectations are sky-high. But as the team prepares to defend its title, a few key storylines are already emerging, from a significant coaching staff shake-up to an unfortunate setback for a receiver fighting for his spot.
He could be ready after about a week, depending on his recovery.
The rookies have been in the building for a week, getting their feet wet and signing their contracts. Now, the veterans are rolling in, and the real work begins. This Friday marks the first full-team practice and our first glimpse at the 2025 Broncos. After a 10-7 season and a division title, the pressure is on to not just repeat but to advance further. The energy will be electric as the team looks to build on last year's success and prove they are true contenders.
While the core of the roster returns, the coaching staff has a distinctly new feel. Sean Payton has orchestrated a significant overhaul, bringing in fresh perspectives. Key appointments include Darren Rizzi as the new special teams coordinator, a critical hire to clean up a unit that has been inconsistent. Davis Webb steps into the role of offensive pass game coordinator, tasked with elevating the aerial attack. Other notable additions are Marwan Maalouf (assistant special teams), Austin King (tight ends), and Chris Morgan (assistant offensive line). This isn't just shuffling the deck chairs; it's a strategic realignment designed to fine-tune every phase of the game.
The first bit of tough news dropped today as wide receiver A.T. Perry was placed on the Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list. Coach Payton suggested the undisclosed issue, which lingered from the offseason, might only keep him out for about a week. Still, for a player on the roster bubble, any missed time is critical. Perry, who joined via the practice squad from the Saints, is in a dogfight for a roster spot in a crowded receiver room. With Courtland Sutton, Marvin Mims, and rookies Devaughn Vele, Troy Franklin, and Pat Bryant all looking like roster locks, Perry faces an uphill battle to make his case once he's cleared to practice.
In off-the-field news, a report surfaced indicating that public funds originally earmarked for property purchased by the Broncos could be redirected. Details are sparse at the moment, and it's unclear what this means for the team's long-term facility plans or community projects. While it's not an immediate on-field concern, it's a situation worth monitoring as training camp gets underway.
With the stage set, all that's left is for the pads to start popping on Friday. We'll be watching the new coaching staff's schemes, the development of the highly-touted rookie class, and the key position battles across the board. Can the Broncos build on their division title and make a deep playoff run? The journey starts now, and we'll have every snap covered.
