Dec 15, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton (14) celebrates his touchdown reception with wide receiver Devaughn Vele (17) in the fourth quarter against the Indianapolis Colts at Empower Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images / Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

I can’t say he’s going to be medically ready to play Week 1, but close enough to where we’re probably going to hold him [on the active roster],” Head Coach Sean Payton said Thursday.

The game will be locally televised in the Denver market on KTVD with Steve Levy (play-by-play) and Ryan Harris (analyst) providing commentary while Cynthia Frelund and Scotty Gange report from the sidelines. Out-of-market fans can also stream the game live on NFL+.

Denver Broncos safety P.J. Locke (6) and Denver Broncos safety JL Skinner (34) celebrate after a turnover on downs in the second quarter of the NFL game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. / Albert Cesare/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

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The Athletic's Mike Jones put Denver Broncos CB Patrick Surtain II at No. 6 on his list of the Top 25 NFL Players 25 And Under in 2025.

Nevertheless, Broncos' first-round cornerback Jahdae Barron's transition to the professional ranks has marched ahead relatively smoothly and has garnered national scrutiny. Coming out of the Broncos' 27-7 preseason win over the Arizona Cardinals, NFL.com's Chad Reuter rendered a grade on Barron's contribution, giving him a B.

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.

The Broncos recently made a pair of roster moves, signing defensive tackle Michael Dwumfour and releasing JB Brown.

Marvin Mims Jr. is also safe, as an All-Pro returner, which, after Vele was dealt, leaves one option of value: Troy Franklin. However, the Broncos likely traded Vele, in part, to make room for a bigger role for Franklin in the offense, so he's highly unlikely to be dealt, especially with how good he's looked.