Denver Broncos' OTAs, Minicamp Review; Tyler Onyedim Locked Down, QB2 Battle Heats Up

While the Denver Broncos' offseason programs continue, the team finally signed one of the bigger names of its offseason. 

Rookie defensive tackle Tyler Onyedim was the Broncos' third-round pick and the first pick for the franchise in the 2026 NFL Draft. On Monday morning, the 23-year-old finally inked his contract for a four-year, $7.38 million deal.

Moving on to some notable dates, rookies will report to training camp Wednesday, July 22, and the veterans will report Tuesday, July 28. Also worth noting, Denver has decided not to participate in any joint practices

Taking a look at minicamp, Randy mentions the ongoing battle for the No. 2 spot at quarterback, with Sam Ehlinger and Jarrett Stidham in heavy competition. It was seemingly a day-to-day battle for the nod, with both QB's impressing the coaching staff-- so there has not been a decision made yet. 

On the topic of QB's, Sean Payton mentioned that Bo Nix has been progressing nicely and mentioned that Nix looks good on the field while participating in 7-on-7s. 

The Broncos have plenty of wide receivers in their arsenal, so Eric breaks down what that room looks like; Courtland Sutton, Pat Bryant, Lil'Jordan Humphrey, Hakeen Butler, Dane Key and Joseph Manjack IV are all fighting for the wide receiver 1 spot. Of that bunch, Eric mentions that Butler is a newly signed free agent coming from the UFL, where he is the reigning offensive player of the year. 

As for WR 2, Jaylen Waddle, Troy Franklin, Marvin Mims Jr., Michael Bandy, Kolbe Katsis and Cameron Ross. As expected, Waddle is the headliner of this group, but Eric notes that Franklin has looked good in minicamp as well. 

For the tight ends, Evan Engram, Adam Trautman and Nate Adkins highlight the group, with Lucas Krull, Caleb Lohner, Justin Joly and Dallen Bentley also some names to keep an eye on. Lohner received high praise from head coach Sean Payton, but missed OTAs and minicamp after deciding to undergo a "clean-up" procedure on his lower body. He is still expected to be ready for training camp. 

Mike mentions some of the rookie standouts from OTAs and minicamp, with Onyedim and running back Jonah Coleman as the two names that stuck out the most. 

Ending the episode on a disappointing note, linebacker Jonathan Cooper will have a disposition hearing on July 24 as the Broncos and Cooper await the results that could severely impact his future with the franchise. 

Listen to the full podcast for the breakdown of Denver's OTA and minicamp's, and leave a comment with any of your thoughts. Join Roundtable's Broncos' site to ensure you won't miss any news in the coming weeks as the franchise will begin to figure out how the 53-man roster will look.