Pat Bryant - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Makes 15-yard catch on first play Bryant caught his only target for 15 yards in Friday's 27-7 preseason win over the Falcons.

Impact Bryant's catch came on Denver's first play of the game. It's encouraging to see the 2025 third-round pick getting involved early, as Bryant will have his work cut out for him as he tries to earn playing time in his second NFL campaign. Jaylen Waddle (leg) and Courtland Sutton are locked in as starters at wide receiver, while Bryant will also face competition for targets from Troy Franklin and Marvin Mims (undisclosed) in Denver's WR room.

AUGUST 15 • ROTOWIRE

QB Jarrett Stidham connects with WR Pat Bryant for 15-yard gain | Broncos at Falcons Quarterback Jarrett Stidham finds wide receiver Pat Bryant for a 15-yard pickup against the Falcons.

AUGUST 14 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM

HC Sean Payton on preseason games: 'You're trying to build something where everything's competitive' Head Coach Sean Payton meets the media to discuss Denver's first preseason game, wide receiver Pat Bryant's success during training camp and...

AUGUST 12 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM

Significant role on tap? Broncos coach Sean Payton suggested Monday that Bryant will have a role in the offense, Zack Kelberman of Mile High Huddle reports.

Impact Payton responded, "We're not," when reporter Kay Adams asked him how he planned to keep Bryant off the field. The steady summer drumbeat for Bryant may be getting louder, but he's still part of a deep WR room where Courtland Sutton and Jaylen Waddle appear locked in as starters. Bryant is at least making a strong case for the No. 3 job, competing with Troy Franklin and Marvin Mims (undisclosed).

AUGUST 12 • ROTOWIRE

Sean Payton's two-word statement about Pat Bryant solidifies his breakout Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton made a two-word statement about second-year wide receiver Pat Bryant that proves his breakout for the...

AUGUST 11 • PREDOMINANTLYORANGE.COM

Why I'm Buying the Early Broncos Hype Around Pat Bryant Pat Bryant's rise is for real.

AUGUST 11 • SI.COM

Broncos Camp Day 8: Pat Bryant Breaking Out | Takeaways | Winners and Losers Pat Bryant has become a force to be reckoned with.

AUGUST 8 • SI.COM

WR Pat Bryant on his mentality: 'When the ball is in the air, it's mine' Wide receiver Pat Bryant speaks to the media about his mentality, playing against Denver's cornerbacks and more.

AUGUST 7 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM

Broncos won't be able to hide Pat Bryant much longer after latest camp practice The Denver Broncos have kept the training camp ball rolling. On Thursday, the pads came off and it was a bit of a lighter practice. After be...

AUGUST 6 • PREDOMINANTLYORANGE.COM

Impact Bryant was a third-round selection of the Broncos in the 2025 NFL Draft and saw his snap count and offensive output steadily increase over the course of his rookie season. Denver added to its wide receiver depth by trading for Jaylen Waddle to form a one-two punch with Courtland Sutton, but so far in training camp, Bryant appears to be ahead of Troy Franklin and Marvin Mims for the WR3 role. If his strong training camp continues, then Bryant would be in line for a larger share of offensive snaps in 2026 than he did last year (48 percent).

AUGUST 4 • ROTOWIRE

Analysis: Top takeaways from Day 3 of Broncos Camp Watch as lead writer Aric DiLalla shares his top takeaways from the Broncos' Day 3 practice, as Riley Moss and Pat Bryant each made big play...

AUGUST 3 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM

A familiar play-caller and a new speed threat: Evan Engram's path to a bigger Broncos role

The Broncos' offense is set for a boost with key offseason changes that could benefit tight end Evan Engram

JULY 31 • Associated Press

Overlooked Broncos weapon has a chance to become training camp's biggest story One overlooked Denver Broncos weapon on offense has a chance to become the biggest training camp story. How much can Pat Bryant's stock incr...

JULY 7 • PREDOMINANTLYORANGE.COM

Pat Bryant Is the Broncos' Most Overlooked Breakout Candidate Don't sleep on the Denver Broncos' second-year wideout in 2026.

JUNE 23 • SI.COM

Spent offseason with training staff Bryant (hamstring) said Friday that he spent almost the entire offseason in Denver rehabbing his hamstring injury and working with the training staff, Parker Gabriel of the Denver...

Impact Bryant was injured in Denver's season-ending loss to the Patriots in the AFC Championship Game. The 2025 third-round pick had 31 catches for 378 yards and one TD on 49 targets in 15 games during his rookie regular season. Bryant has regained health but will need to impress the coaching staff throughout training camp and the preseason to earn a prominent role in a deep wide receiver room that Denver bolstered by trading for Jaylen Waddle in the offseason while retaining Courtland Sutton, Troy Franklin (hamstring), Marvin Mims and Bryant.

MAY 8 • ROTOWIRE

WATCH: Bo Nix fuels connection with Marvin Mims and Pat Bryant while soaking in Nuggets victory over Warriors The Denver Broncos strengthened the wide receiver room by trading for Miami Dolphins star Jaylen Waddle earlier this month.

MARCH 30 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

From Alabama to Denver, Waddle and Surtain reunite with training camp battles looming

Jaylen Waddle is reuniting with former Alabama teammate Pat Surtain II in Denver

MARCH 18 • Associated Press

Shows improvement in rookie season Bryant (hamstring) ended the 2025 campaign with 31 receptions on 49 targets for 378 yards and a touchdown across 15 regular-season games. He added four grabs on four targets for 34...

Impact Despite a slow start to his first season, Bryant became a more important part of the Broncos' aerial attack as the season progressed. The rookie wideout worked his way up the depth chart to operate as Denver's No. 3 receiver, averaging six targets per game across his final four regular-season contests. Bryant suffered a hamstring injury in the second quarter of the AFC Championship Game loss to the Patriots, ultimately ruling him out for the second half of the game. Assuming the 23-year-old is back to full strength before next season, he should play a significant role as a pass catcher in head coach Sean Payton's offensive plans alongside fellow receivers Courtland Sutton and Troy Franklin. Bryant's continued development and the overall improvement of Denver's offense should allow the Illinois product to take a major step forward in 2026.

FEBRUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Not returning Sunday Bryant (hamstring) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's AFC Championship Game against the Patriots, Nick Kosmider of The Athletic reports.

Impact Bryant was initially deemed questionable to return to the game after suffering a hamstring injury during the second quarter, but the Broncos will end up holding him out for the remainder of the contest. The rookie wideout rushed once for one yard and hauled in his lone target for a two-yard gain prior to departing.

JANUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy to return Sunday Bryant is questionable to return to Sunday's AFC Championship Game against the Patriots due to a hamstring injury, Luca Evans of The Denver Post reports.

Impact After exiting last week's divisional-round win over the Bills when he sustained his second concussion in less than a month, Bryant cleared the five-step protocol in advance of Sunday's contest but is now tending to a new health concern. Before exiting in the second quarter, Bryant recorded one catch for two yards and rushed once for one yard. The Broncos should have an update on Bryant's status for the remainder of the game following halftime.

JANUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Why Pat Bryant's helmet is bigger than his Broncos teammates | Sporting News There's a first time for everything.

JANUARY 25 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Are Pat Bryant, Troy Franklin playing today? Latest injury updates on Broncos WRs | Sporting News The Denver Broncos entered the week leading up to the AFC Championship Game with a pair of question marks in wide receivers Pat Bryant and T...

JANUARY 25 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Cleared for Sunday's game Bryant (concussion) doesn't carry an injury designation for Sunday's AFC Championship Game against the Patriots.

Impact Bryant, who sustained a concussion in this past Saturday's divisional-round win over the Bills, logged a limited practice Wednesday, but following full sessions Thursday and Friday, he's been cleared to face New England. Meanwhile, fellow WR Troy Franklin (hamstring) has been deemed questionable after three straight limited practices, and if Franklin is limited or out Sunday, Bryant and Marvin Mims would stand to pick up added snaps alongside Courtland Sutton.

JANUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Injury Report: WR Pat Bryant not assigned game status, 4 Broncos ruled out for AFC Championship Game vs. Patriots The absence of a game status indicates Bryant will be available to play on Sunday.

JANUARY 23 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM

Full practice Thursday Bryant (concussion) practiced fully Thursday, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.

Impact Bryant sustained a concussion in this past Saturday's divisional-round win versus the Bills, but he followed up Wednesday's limited session with all activity one day later, displaying considerable progress through the protocol for head injuries in the process. Having said that, he must gain clearance from an independent neurologist in order to be eligible to play in Sunday's AFC Championship Game against the Patriots.

JANUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

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