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CB Ja’Quan McMillian intercepts QB Bo Nix to end practice | Broncos training camp Day 12

By Kyle Fredrickson August 12, 2025 | updated 18 hours ago

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Broncos cornerback Ja'Quan McMillian intercepts a pass during the first half of Saturday's preseason game against the San Francisco 49ers in Santa Clara, Calif.

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ENGLEWOOD — A behind-the-scenes look at Broncos training camp practice Tuesday with observations and analysis from The Denver Gazette.

Play of the day

Cornerback Ja’Quan McMillian intercepted quarterback Bo Nix during an 11-on-11 period to end practice. It was part of a two-minute drill with Nix rolling right to make the throw. McMillian made a leaping grab for an impressive pick intended for wide receiver Michael Bandy. McMillian is having a strong training camp despite competition at nickel back from rookie Jahdae Barron.

Position battle

Tight end: Evan Engram is clearly the No. 1 tight end for the Broncos’ offense. But filling in roster depth behind him in no easy task. Lucas Krull, Caleb Lohner, Caden Prieskorn and Adam Trautman were all regular passing targets during team periods at practice. Nate Adkins was absent. But only three of those players are likely to join Engram on the active roster.

Broncos defensive lineman Matt Henningsen reverts to season-ending injured reserve

Stock rising

OLB Jonathon Cooper: The veteran edge rusher caused havoc during multiple 11-on-11 periods, getting into the backfield and pushing Nix out of the pocket. Nik Bonitto might garner most of the headlines surrounding Denver’s talented outside linebackers. But that should only create more opportunity for Cooper to dominate this season. He’s accumulated 19 sacks over the past two years. It seems that more are on the way.

Stock falling

Player sleep: The Broncos team plane did not land in Colorado until about 3 a.m. Sunday after their preseason opener Saturday at the San Francisco 49ers. Players were off Monday. But coach Sean Payton still prioritized rest on Tuesday with a ramp-up practice in shells. The long grind of training camp isn’t made easier with a lack of proper sleep. Players should be well rested on Wednesday when they return to padded practice at Broncos Park.

Longtime quarterback, coach, analyst Jason Garrett appreciates role Broncos coach Sean Payton played in career | NFL Insider

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Tight end Nate Adkins and cornerback Reese Taylor were not in attendance at practice .

Injury report

Bonitto viewed practice with what coach Sean Payton described a foot issue. He is expected to practice on Wednesday, Payton said.

Dre Greenlaw wore a helmet and participated in individual drills. But he worked on the side field during team periods. Wide receiver A.T. Perry, previously on the physically unable to perform (PUP) list, was cleared for individual drills. He also worked on the side field during team periods.

Fullback Michael Burton was a full participant after missing the preseason game at the 49ers.

After dominant showing vs. 49ers, Broncos' Pat Surtain expects Nik Bonitto to 'break the market' with contract extension

What’s next

Training camp continues Wednesday at Broncos Park. Denver welcomes the Cardinals on Thursday for a joint practice. The teams will meet for a preseason game at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at Empower Field at Mile High. The game will be televised on 9News.

Ticket information

Free mobile tickets required for entry to open practices are sold out. Fans can return their tickets by emailing tickets@broncos.nfl.net up to 30 minutes after the start of practice each day. Refunded tickets will be made available to the general public through Ticketmaster on a day-to-day basis.

Wednesday is the next training camp practice open to fans with attendance limited to 800.

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