Pat Bryant
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Pat Bryant Having a "Heckuva Camp"
Denver Broncos wide receiver Pat Bryant is having a "heckuva camp," head coach Sean Payton told Zac Stevens of DNVR Sports. Bryant appears to be in the lead for the WR3 role over Troy Franklin and Marvin Mims Jr. after starting alongside Jaylen Waddle and Courtland Sutton in last Friday's preseason loss to the Green Bay Packers, where he failed to reel in his only target. After being selected in the third round (74th overall) last year out of Illinois, the 23-year-old caught 31 of his 49 targets for 378 yards and only one touchdown in 15 regular-season games (seven starts) in his first year in the NFL. The 6-foot-2, 204-pounder missed some time late in the 2025 season due to a concussion, and he also came out of the AFC Championship game early with a hamstring injury. He has considerable size and good hands, but with Sutton and Waddle likely dominating targets from quarterback Bo Nix, Bryant might be fighting an uphill battle for WR4/flex value in fantasy football leagues. Right now, RotoBaller has ranked him as the No. 66 fantasy WR going into his sophomore campaign. In deeper leagues, he is worth a late-round flier in a Broncos offense that could be much more explosive after the offseason acquisition of Waddle.
Aug 24, 2026 1:14 PM EST
Pat Bryant Could Be Working His Way into an Expanded Role in Denver
A third-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, Denver Broncos wide receiver Pat Bryant recorded 31 catches for 378 yards and a touchdown on 49 targets across 15 games (seven starts) as a rookie. Entering 2026, Denver has one of the deepest wide receiver rooms in the NFL between Bryant, Jaylen Waddle, Courtland Sutton, Marvin Mims Jr., and Troy Franklin. Still, Bryant has consistently drawn positive reviews for his work in training camp so far this summer. The word out of Denver is also that the team wants to be conservative with the 30-year-old Sutton's workload, which could put Bryant in position to see regular playing time. While fantasy managers should not expect Bryant to put up big stats early in the year, the talented second-year wideout could still be worth targeting as a late-round stash candidate.
Aug 23, 2026 12:17 PM EST
Pat Bryant Second-String Despite Strong Camp
Denver Broncos wide receiver Pat Bryant is listed with the second group on the team's first unofficial depth chart despite an impressive training camp. According to Parker Gabriel, Jaylen Waddle, Courtland Sutton and Marvin Mims Jr. are on the top receiver line, while Bryant is listed alongside Troy Franklin and Lil'Jordan Humphrey as a No. 2. The label is worth noting, but Bryant's practice work has told a more encouraging story. He caught a touchdown from Bo Nix during a first-team period Tuesday, and Broncos coaches have repeatedly praised the plays he has made throughout camp. Sean Payton has also pointed to Bryant's strong hands in traffic, run-after-catch ability and versatility between the outside and slot. Bryant caught 31 passes for 378 yards and one touchdown in 15 games as a rookie, making seven starts. Denver has a crowded receiver room after adding Waddle, so snaps will not come easily. Still, Bryant's second-string listing does not erase the momentum he has built this summer.
Aug 12, 2026 10:20 AM EST
Pat Bryant Poised for More Work in 2026
Denver Broncos wide receiver Pat Bryant looks ready to make a big impact in his team's upgraded passing game this season. The second-year receiver has been a standout in training camp, and coach Sean Payton said that the team will not keep him off the field this season. Payton went on to say, "He's got really, really good hands. He's extremely smart; he knows all the positions. There's a lot of confidence in his catch radius. He's big." Last year, the third-round rookie caught 31 passes for 378 yards and one touchdown in 15 games, but he is emerging as the team's third receiver behind Jaylen Waddle and Courtland Sutton. He'll have standard-sized league value if he beats out Troy Franklin and Marvin Mims Jr. for that role, and he's worth a late-round flier at his current Yahoo Fantasy ADP of 248.
Aug 11, 2026 5:16 AM EST
Pat Bryant Making Highlights In Training Camp, Emerging As Denver's WR3
Denver Broncos wide receiver Pat Bryant had arguably the top highlight in Saturday's controlled scrimmage and continues to have an impressive training camp, according to Nick Kosmider of The Athletic. He made an incredible touchdown catch by holding onto it before hitting the ground, while his toes scraped the back of the end zone. "It's been like that all camp. That's what he can be, man. He's the guy in that room, in my opinion -- he blocks; he catches the ball in traffic, he tracks the ball vertically, he's great in the run game -- he's the complete package, said Broncos defensive coordinator Vance Joseph. Bryant caught 31 passes for 378 yards and one touchdown across 15 games last season. The 23-year-old is looking to emerge as Denver's No. 3 wideout behind Jaylen Waddle and Courtland Sutton and beat out Troy Franklin and Marvin Mims Jr. for that role. If Bryant can secure the No. 3 WR role in Denver, he becomes worth a late-round flier at his current Yahoo Fantasy ADP of 248.
Aug 8, 2026 5:05 PM EST
Pat Bryant Looking Good at Broncos Training Camp
Denver Broncos wide receiver Pat Bryant has stood out so far at the team's training camp as he hopes to win the WR3 job. The 2025 third-round pick began to take over as the team's WR2 toward the end of the season, playing over 60% of the snaps in three of the last four games. Now, with Jaylen Waddle in Denver and expected to be a lead receiver alongside Courtland Sutton, Bryant will have to fend off Troy Franklin and Marvin Mims Jr. to be fantasy relevant in 2026. However, head coach Sean Payton is expected to use different packages that include all three receivers. Bryant is ranked WR76 in RotoBaller's rankings and should be considered with late-round picks in fantasy this season.
Aug 4, 2026 5:26 PM EST
Pat Bryant Looking to Emerge as Broncos' WR3
When the Denver Broncos take to the field for their first practice of training camp on Friday, one of the more intriguing positional battles will be for the third receiver spot, and a player who should factor heavily into the mix is 2025 third-round pick Pat Bryant. As a rookie, Bryant became a trusted option for quarterback Bo Nix late in the year, but with the top two receiver spots presumably locked up by veteran Courtland Sutton and big-ticket trade acquisition Jaylen Waddle, he'll need to carve out his own role from a group that includes Marvin Mims Jr. and Troy Franklin. One of Bryant's biggest strengths in year one was his run-after-catch ability when working underneath. The spacing now provided by Waddle could allow him to further thrive and help to create the most dynamic version of the Broncos' passing attack while also bringing usable size to the running game. Bryant is RotoBaller's WR76 for 2026, but with a fluid situation such as his, drafters would be advised to monitor his usage throughout training camp.
Jul 28, 2026 6:14 AM EST
Pat Bryant a Player to Watch When Broncos Gather for Training Camp
Denver Broncos wide receiver Pat Bryant missed a pair of games late in the 2025 season with a hamstring injury and a serious concussion, and he was forced to prematurely exit both of the team's playoff games, but he had shown notable growth near the end of his rookie campaign, with his involvement steadily on the rise. Over his final eight regular-season games, he was on a full-season pace of 55 receptions for 706 yards, and although he was on the field for only 12 total postseason snaps, he was targeted on exactly one-third of those plays, beginning both games as an obvious focal point of the Broncos' game plan. Denver's high-profile trade for Jaylen Waddle limits Bryant's opportunity for a true year-two breakout, and with veteran Courtland Sutton still on the team, the 2025 third-round pick will likely be left competing with Troy Franklin for meaningful work in three-receiver sets. However, quarterback Bo Nix threw the ball more than any player in the league last season, so the opportunity could exist for that third receiver spot to still hold fantasy value. Bryant is currently RotoBaller's WR76, but when training camps open at the end of the month, his positional battle with Franklin will be one to watch.
Jul 15, 2026 5:37 AM EST
Pat Bryant Offers Long-Term Appeal for Dynasty Rebuilders
A third-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, Denver Broncos wide receiver Pat Bryant recorded 31 catches for 378 yards and a touchdown across 15 games (seven starts) as a rookie. The 23-year-old saw his involvement in the Denver passing game grow down the stretch of the season, as he averaged four catches and 45 receiving yards on six targets per game over his final five contests. However, Bryant's place in the Broncos' target pecking order took a hit over the offseason when the team traded for star wide receiver Jaylen Waddle from the Miami Dolphins. Entering 2026, Bryant appears to be battling with Troy Franklin for the WR3 role in Denver behind Waddle and veteran Courtland Sutton. In the immediate, Bryant's production upside is likely limited. Still, with Sutton entering his age-31 season in 2026, Bryant's eventual path to a significant role in Denver remains clear. For rebuilding dynasty managers, Bryant is a worthwhile target.
Jun 22, 2026 8:28 AM EST
Dynasty Managers Have to be Patient with Pat Bryant
Denver Broncos wide receiver Pat Bryant is a talented, young playmaker, but his rise to prominence could be on hold following the team's offseason moves. The Broncos entered this offseason with a receiver room featuring Courtland Sutton, Troy Franklin, Marvin Mims Jr., and Bryant, and they proceeded to make a huge splash by trading for Jaylen Waddle. Bryant projects as the No. 4 receiver in Denver, making it difficult for him to carve out a meaningful role in the near future. He has plenty of long-term upside, as he's just 23 years old, but the receiver room remains crowded with Sutton signed through 2029 and Waddle signed through 2028. Bryant's upside is capped for now, and he ranks as the overall WR91 in RotoBaller's latest dynasty fantasy football rankings.
May 29, 2026 7:48 AM EST
Pat Bryant Working With Training Staff This Offseason
Denver Broncos wide receiver Pat Bryant (hamstring) said he's been in Denver "basically the whole offseason," according to Park Gabriel of The Denver Post. "Just nursing the hamstring, overall getting right, getting my body back, and working with our training staff." Bryant is trying to get his body right after injuring his hamstring in the team's AFC Championship game loss to the New England Patriots. After being drafted in the third round (74th overall) last year out of Illinois, Bryant caught 31 of his 49 targets for 378 yards and one touchdown in 15 regular-season games (seven starts). His 378 yards ranked fourth on the team. The 6-foot-2, 204-pound wideout saw his role increase late in the season behind WR1 Courtland Sutton, but he mostly operated as the third or fourth wideout in Denver in his first year in the NFL. The 23-year-old will now look to carve out a bigger role in his sophomore campaign in 2026, but that's going to be difficult to do after Denver acquired Jaylen Waddle from the Dolphins in a big offseason trade. Bryant will probably go undrafted in 12-team fantasy leagues this fall. RotoBaller has him currently ranked as the No. 77 fantasy wideout.
May 8, 2026 6:48 PM EST
Pat Bryant Still a Quality Buy-Low Despite Crowded Broncos Receiver Room
Denver Broncos wide receiver Pat Bryant was a popular breakout candidate heading into his second season until Denver shook up the depth chart by trading for Jaylen Waddle. 2024 fourth-round pick Troy Franklin, expected to be healthier after dealing with hamstring injuries throughout the 2025 playoffs, represents the biggest barrier to meaningful playing time, but Bryant has the highest ceiling of all the tertiary options in Denver's passing game. Unfortunately, even if he's able to earn the primary slot responsibilities, his upside will be capped on an offense whose offseason moves suggest they could employ more heavy personnel packages in 2026, adding two tight ends and a running back in the 2026 NFL Draft. With Waddle approaching 28 and Courtland Sutton already north of 30, there is still a path towards Bryant's long-term success in Denver, but at RotoBaller's dynasty WR87, acquiring managers will require patience and adjusted expectations.
Apr 30, 2026 5:49 AM EST
Pat Bryant's Year 2 Breakout No Longer in the Cards?
Denver Broncos wide receiver Pat Bryant is no longer a top candidate to enjoy a Year 2 breakout. The second season in the league is a common time for receivers to take a major leap, and it seemed like Bryant was heading in the right direction after the 2025 campaign. After all, he had cemented himself as the Broncos' No. 3 receiver and averaged 5.3 targets over his final five games. However, his role suddenly changed when the Broncos surprisingly traded for Jaylen Waddle out of nowhere. Denver now has Waddle and Courtland Sutton atop its depth chart, and Troy Franklin has a clear advantage over Bryant for the No. 3 receiver role. At this point, it seems like the Year 2 breakout is on hold for Bryant. He is a talented player, but his path to consistent fantasy production is nearly nonexistent as long as Waddle, Sutton, and Troy Franklin are healthy.
Apr 5, 2026 9:47 PM EST
Is the Pat Bryant Breakout on Hold Following Latest Trade?
Broncos wide receiver Pat Bryant saw his snap count and target share spike down the stretch of his 2025 rookie season, and although he exited both of Denver's playoff games due to injury, he was a clear and early focal point of both game plans. Heading into his sophomore season, he had been pegged as a popular breakout candidate, but following the Broncos' trade for former first-round pick Jaylen Waddle on Tuesday, he may be trending toward a depth role in 2026. Including Bryant, the Broncos now have seven players on the roster who saw at least 45 targets in 2025 and none who topped 120, making it a difficult offensive environment to stand out in and one that could look drastically different from week to week, depending on game plan and opponent.
Mar 17, 2026 5:00 PM EST
Pat Bryant a 2026 Breakout Candidate
Denver Broncos wide receiver Pat Bryant finished his rookie campaign with fewer than 400 yards and only one touchdown, but based on glimpses he showed in two abbreviated playoff appearances, he could see a much larger role in 2026. Having the dubious distinction of exiting both games early with injury, it's difficult to project how much of the game plan would continue to revolve around him, but Bryant touched the ball five times on a total of 12 postseason snaps. The Broncos have been tied to the receiver position in what looks to be a strong incoming draft class, but the only pass catcher currently on the roster who clearly projects ahead of Bryant is 30-year-old Courtland Sutton. While Troy Franklin and Marvin Mims Jr. have both shown flashes at times in their young careers, Bryant seems the most likely to take the next step in 2026 and could be an important weapon for newly elevated offensive coordinator Davis Webb.
Feb 15, 2026 9:43 AM EST
Pat Bryant Won't Return on Sunday
Denver Broncos wide receiver Pat Bryant (hamstring) exited during the first half of Sunday's AFC Championship against the New England Patriots. He was initially listed as questionable before being downgraded to out. He finishes the game with one catch for two yards. It has been a rough two weeks for Bryant, who also left last week's game early due to a concussion. This time around, he reportedly injured his hamstring on the opening drive and initially tried to play through it before exiting the game. His absence leaves the Broncos short-staffed at wide receiver, as they're also without Troy Franklin (hamstring) on Sunday. Lil'Jordan Humphrey and Elijah Moore will continue to earn more snaps behind Courtland Sutton and Marvin Mims Jr. The good news for the Broncos is that, if they advance to the Super Bowl, Bryant will have a full two weeks to recover.
Jan 25, 2026 5:09 PM EST
Pat Bryant Questionable to Return Against Patriots
Denver Broncos wide receiver Pat Bryant (hamstring) exited during the first half of Sunday's AFC Championship against the New England Patriots. He is officially listed as questionable to return. At the time of his departure, he had one catch for two yards. Bryant, who cleared concussion protocol in time to play on Sunday, reportedly injured his hamstring on the opening drive and initially tried to play through it before exiting the game. His absence, even if temporary, leaves the Broncos short-staffed at wide receiver, as they're also without Troy Franklin (hamstring) for today's game. Lil'Jordan Humphrey and Elijah Moore should now earn snaps alongside Courtland Sutton and Marvin Mims Jr.
Jan 25, 2026 4:13 PM EST
Pat Bryant Clears Concussion Protocol, Will Work With Backup QB Against Patriots
Denver Broncos rookie wide receiver Pat Bryant (concussion) cleared the league's concussion protocol and was removed from the final injury report on Friday. Bryant will be active for Sunday's AFC Championship tilt against the New England Patriots after suffering a concussion early in the Divisional Round win over the Buffalo Bills and never returning. Before leaving last Saturday, the 23-year-old third-rounder from Illinois caught all three of his targets for 32 yards. In his first 15 regular-season NFL games, Bryant had a 31-378-1 line on 49 targets. He has slowly seen more involvement in Denver's offense as the year has gone on, but he'll still be hard to trust for fantasy playoff lineups this weekend with quarterback Jarrett Stidham taking over for the injured Bo Nix (ankle). Bryant will be even more risky if second-year wideout Troy Franklin (hamstring) is active.
Jan 23, 2026 6:16 PM EST
Pat Bryant Upgrades to Full Practice on Thursday
Denver Broncos rookie Pat Bryant (concussion) improved to a full participant in practice on Thursday ahead of Sunday's AFC Championship game against the New England Patriots, according to Aric DiLalla of DenverBroncos.com. Bryant had three catches for 32 yards in the Divisional Round win over the Buffalo Bills despite only playing three snaps on offense before suffering a concussion. The rookie out of Illinois was limited in practice on Wednesday, so an upgrade to full on Thursday suggests he's on the right path to clear the NFL's concussion protocol in time for Sunday's big game. Bryant, who became a bigger part of Denver's passing attack late in the season, could be in line for a bigger role if he's active and Troy Franklin (hamstring) is not. However, with backup quarterback Jarrett Stidham starting this weekend, Bryant will be even more volatile in fantasy lineups if he's active.
Jan 22, 2026 6:54 PM EST
Pat Bryant a Limited Practice Participant
Denver Broncos rookie wide receiver Pat Bryant (concussion) is in the league's concussion protocol after suffering a head injury in the Divisional Round win over the Buffalo Bills on Saturday, but he was able to practice in a limited capacity on Wednesday, according to DenverBroncos.com's Aric DiLalla. Before leaving against Buffalo, the 23-year-old third-rounder out of Illinois caught all three of his targets for 32 yards. It's good to see Bryant practicing, but it's worth noting that Bryant also suffered a concussion in Week 16 against the Jacksonville Jaguars and missed the following week. He still needs to be cleared by an independent neurologist and is up in the air to be available for the AFC Championship versus the New England Patriots. Troy Franklin (hamstring) was also injured last weekend, so Marvin Mims Jr. may serve as Denver's WR2 again as the Broncos look to get back to the Super Bowl.
Jan 21, 2026 7:56 PM EST
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