With the Broncos short of playmakers heading into Sunday’s season opener against the Las Vegas Raiders, there was a glimmer of hope on Wednesday.<\/p>\n
Wide receiver Jerry Jeudy returned to practice after being sidelined for the last two weeks due to a right hamstring injury. Jeudy was in uniform, stretching and participating in individual drills during the media viewing of practice. Head coach Sean Payton said Jeudy had “limited” participation.<\/p>\n
Although Jeudy suited up, second-year tight end Greg Dulcich was not present.<\/p>\n
The Broncos looked like they would be without their top receiver for an extended period when Jeudy was carted off during their joint practice with the Los Angeles Rams on Aug. 24. A source later confirmed to The Post that Jeudy would likely miss several weeks.<\/p>\n
Denver, however, banked on a speedy recovery from Jeudy. The team did not put Jeudy on the injured reserve list, which would have kept him sidelined for at least the first four games of the regular season. Before Wednesday, Jeudy was seen on the adjacent practice field, stretching and jogging with trainers.<\/p>\n
The Broncos battled injuries within their wide receiver room during training camp. Tim Patrick tore his left Achilles in team drills, while speedster KJ Hamler was waived with a non-football illness designation due to pericarditis, a mild heart irritation. Meanwhile, Brandon Johnson missed some time during camp with an ankle sprain.<\/p>\n
Jeudy\u2019s status for Sunday\u2019s game is still uncertain, but his return is big news for Denver\u2019s offense with quarterback Russell Wilson in need of playmakers. Last season, Jeudy caught 67 passes for 972 yards and six touchdowns. The 24-year-old wideout ended the 2023 campaign on a high note, totaling 37 receptions for 523 yards and three touchdowns in the final six games.<\/p>\n