11 notes and highlights from Day 2 of training camp

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The Denver Broncos were once again in session for training camp on Saturday. The Broncos and their fans celebrated Back Together Weekend, signaling a true ‘welcome back’ to football.

Here are some highlights and notes (as well as a significant stadium update) from Day 2 of camp.

1. Damani Leech gives stadium update to media​

The hope is to break ground on a new stadium next year, per Damani Leech. He pointed to the spring.

— Zac Stevens (@ZacStevens) August 1, 2026

Broncos President Damani Leech said it remains “realistic and achievable” to open a new stadium in 2031.

But reemphasized the Broncos “can’t do it alone” as they work toward building a new stadium and neighborhood.

— Aric DiLalla (@AricDiLalla) August 1, 2026

Damani Leech says PSLs are a “pretty likely thing to happen” at a new stadium but no decision has been made.

— Parker Gabriel (@ParkerJGabriel) August 1, 2026

2. Defense goes through drills​

Defense at work @nikkkkbonitto x @jsgarbspic.twitter.com/uQuWwVuXna

— Denver Broncos (@Broncos) August 1, 2026

3. Bo Nix humming early​

Bo Nix with another highlight early in 11-on-11. Rolling right, off-kilter, in-stride bomb to Pat Bryant for a TD.

Nix turned around and barked in excitement at players/coaches watching on sideline

— Luca Evans (@bylucaevans) August 1, 2026

Take this with a grain of salt, but an objective observation: Bo Nix looks considerably better + more poised + accurate two days into 2026 camp than at this time in 2025 camp https://t.co/p3nHM2O3tA

— Luca Evans (@bylucaevans) August 1, 2026

4. Jaylen Waddle in action​

Jaylen Waddle showing off the hops ‍ pic.twitter.com/e86vywVJRi

— DNVR Broncos (@DNVR_Broncos) August 1, 2026

Jaylen Waddle just beat Pat Surtain II on a quick throw during team period. Bo quickly released the ball with pressure.

— Zac Stevens (@ZacStevens) August 1, 2026

5. QB2 battle heats up between Stiddy, Ehlinger​

Sam Ehlinger is the second QB up in 7on7s. Jarrett Stidham third.

Interesting.

— Zac Stevens (@ZacStevens) August 1, 2026

Stidham vs. Ehlinger battle for QB2 https://t.co/3TzivJDqle

— MileHighReport (@MileHighReport) August 1, 2026

6. Nix struggles in team period​

Very rough second team period for Bo Nix. Pulled back on one throw way short, airmailed a final crosser, didn’t complete a pass.

Good coverage from Alex Singleton + Justin Strnad on an initial throw over middle

— Luca Evans (@bylucaevans) August 1, 2026

7. Stiddy up and down on Day 2​

Jarrett Stidham all over the place in second team period, amid what’s become a clear completion for QB2

Has taken two would-be sacks but also aired one out deep to Hakeem Butler, who’s been pretty involved in camp. Butler beat new CB Sam Webb in coverage breakdown

— Luca Evans (@bylucaevans) August 1, 2026

8. Hakeem Butler an early training camp winner​

Hakeem Butler having another impressive day at camp. Broncos signed the former UFL star earlier this summer.

Butler led the UFL in receiving yards and yards per catch this spring.

— Romi Bean (@Romi_Bean) August 1, 2026

9. Marvin Mims heavily involved in Davis Webb’s offense​

Marvin Mims having an excellent start to camp. Catches another deep ball from Jarrett Stidham for a TD after burning past the secondary.

— Nick Kosmider (@NickKosmider) August 1, 2026

Marvin Mims keeps getting open and keeps making plays.

— Aric DiLalla (@AricDiLalla) August 1, 2026

10. Defense finishes strong, despite offense’s best efforts​

#Broncos defense triumphs again in two-minute to close practice. Offense was down two with a little more than a minute to go.

Nix came *this close* to finding Mims for what would have been a TD.

— Parker Gabriel (@ParkerJGabriel) August 1, 2026

11. Broncos to ‘explore’ bringing in Taysom Hill​

Broncos Coach Sean Payton told @cfrelund Cynthia Frelund and me today that the Broncos will explore bringing in free agent tight end Taysom Hill, who played for Payton with the Saints.

— Steve Wyche (@wyche89) August 1, 2026

The Broncos have a day off on Sunday, but return to the practice field on Monday to resume training camp.

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