The Broncos are anticipated to have two key gamers again for his or her Week 1 showdown with the Giants. Tight finish Noah Fant (leg) and outdoors linebacker Bradley Chubb (ankle) returned to apply on Monday after each gamers missed vital time throughout coaching camp. Broncos coach Vic Fangio was optimistic when requested if each gamers could be obtainable for Denver’s first recreation of the 2021 common season on Sept. 12. 

Fant, the twentieth general decide within the 2019 draft, sustained his damage on Aug. 24, two days after having a restricted position in Denver’s preseason win over the Seahawks. With Fant on the mend, fellow tight ends Albert Okwuegbunam, Eric Saubert and Andrew Beck obtained a heavier workload throughout the preseason. Chubb underwent surgical procedure in Might after being inactive for the Broncos’ closing two video games of the 2020 season. He had his fifth-year choice picked up by the staff on April 30.

Each gamers look to have vital roles in 2021. Fant is hoping to have a breakout season after averaging 51 receptions for 618 yards receiving and three touchdowns throughout his first two seasons. Fant will look to construct a rapport with Teddy Bridgewater, who beat out Drew Lock for the job as Denver’s beginning quarterback. 

The fifth general decide within the 2018 draft, Chubb was named to his first Professional Bowl roster final season after recording 7.5 sacks in seven video games. Chubb rebounded from an ACL tear that sidelined him for the ultimate 12 video games of the 2019 season. 

Denver has excessive hopes regardless of final yr’s 5-11 file. The Broncos added a number of items to either side of the ball throughout the 2021 draft that features cornerback Patrick Surtain II and working again Javonte Williams. The Broncos additionally anticipating huge contributions from second-year receivers Jerry Jeudy and KJ Hamler. 

Teddy Bridgewater takes over the beginning position at QB after beating out Drew Lock. How will the veteran carry out in his first season in Denver? Make sure to obtain the CBS Sports activities app to maintain up with all the most recent highlights. In case you’ve already downloaded the CBS Sports activities app, favourite the Broncos proper now so you do not miss a single headline.