Running back Royce Freeman (a third-round draft pick in 2018) signed with the Chicago Bears. Cornerback Michael Ojemudia (a third-round pick in 2020) landed with the Dallas Cowboys. And wide receiver Juwann Winfree (a sixth-round pick in 2019) joined the Houston Texans.

Absent from Thursday's practice was Denver Broncos' rookie cornerback Jahdae Barron. The first-round pick out of Texas has been splitting time running with the Broncos' first-team defense.

Bo Nix is obviously the Denver Broncos' quarterback of the future. No one would deny that after Nix's strong rookie campaign. Is the jury still out on him? Sure, but the Broncos are definitely committed to him. What Denver will do with its quarterback depth chart, though, is another story.

How to watch, listen to and live stream the Broncos’ preseason finale against the New Orleans Saints on Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025.

Here are 5 keys for the Broncos in their final preseason game Saturday (11 a.m. kickoff, Channel 20) against the New Orleans Saints, the former team of so many Broncos players and coaches, in the Caesars Superdome: 1.

The Broncos are approaching Week 1 of the 2025 NFL season. It's time to explore the trade options Denver may have.

The Athletic's Mike Jones put Denver Broncos CB Patrick Surtain II at No. 6 on his list of the Top 25 NFL Players 25 And Under in 2025.

As Denver’s locker room echoes with the empty rustles of equipment staffers and laundry duty, Jahdae Barron lingers.