ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — A key contributor has returned to practice for the Broncos ahead of a Week 2 game against the Colts.
Tight end Nate Adkins, who underwent a procedure on his ankle during training camp, was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.
Adkins (ankle) had been listed as a nonparticipant in each of the Broncos' practices since the start of Week 1 and did not play against the Titans. The versatile player suffered his injury during the Broncos' joint practice against the 49ers on Aug. 7.
Head Coach Sean Payton previously expressed optimism that Adkins could return before the four-game absence that a stint on injured reserve would have mandated.
Adkins appeared in all 17 games for the Broncos in 2024, playing 38 percent of Denver's offensive snaps and 59 percent of the team's special teams snaps.
Defensive lineman John Franklin-Myers (knee) improved to a full participant after he did not practice on Wednesday. Tight end Evan Engram (calf) also improved to a full participant after being limited on Wednesday. Inside linebacker Alex Singleton (thumb) remained a full participant.
Linebacker Dre Greenlaw (quad) was the lone Broncos player who did not practice.
The Broncos will announce their game statuses for Week 2 on Friday.
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