As we head into the final game, Watson is in a much better position than Estime with what each back has shown so far this preseason, but they're also two different types of backs. Watson is a speed, explosiveness, and space player, while Estime is a power runner who can thrive in short-yardage situations.

Sean Payton and George Paton’s differing personalities created an equilibrium for a Broncos franchise that sorely needed it.

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.

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

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.

Cam Ward's final preseason start offered a glimpse of why he was the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, as the rookie gave Tennessee Titans fans plenty to be excited about ahead of their Week 1 matchup against the Denver Broncos.

Given a day to process the Devaughn Vele trade move and prepare his remarks, Broncos coach Sean Payton explained the combination of interest in Vele and a need to narrow down the receiver room led to the deal.

With Nate Adkins and Michael Burton sidelined, the Broncos will monitor the TE/FB waiver wire. "We have to fill that void," Sean Payton said.