That’s life as a nickel in the NFL. In today’s game, it’s a premium position and a unique one at the same time.

Before the Broncos: Jackson (6-4, 294 pounds) was selected by the New Orleans Saints out of Air Force in the sixth round (194th overall) in the 2022 NFL draft. In one year with the Saints, Jackson spent all of his time on the practice squad.

Denver Broncos linebacker Drew Sanders is expected to miss the start of the 2025 season after suffering a tendon injury in his foot.

Evan Engram hypes up his new team in the Broncos with what appears to be a shot at his former squad in the Jaguars.

"He’s always been a good resource, someone that has seen a lot of football," Broncos coach Sean Payton said of Adam Gase.

On Monday, the Denver City Council will have another round of discussion regarding multiple projects that would be funded under the Vibrant Denver Bond proposal. Among the many potential projects, the 8th Avenue Viaduct caused considerable debate among some members of the council.

Franklin-Myers deserves an extension. The Broncos re-signed nose tackle D.J. Jones in the offseason, and drafted Sai'vion Jones in the third round, the latter of whom gives the team a viable successor to Franklin-Myers if things don't work out after this season.

Sanders, who was carted off the practice field on Saturday, is set to miss an " extended period " of time after suffering a tendon injury in his foot, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport first reported Sunday. He is not expected to return before the Broncos kick off the regular season against the Tennessee Titans on Sept. 7.