- Pat Bryant
- #23
- Team DEN
- Pos WR
- Status QQuestionable
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Returns to limited practice
Bryant (concussion) was limited at practice Wednesday.
Analysis: Bryant didn't practice ahead of the Broncos' Dec. 25 win over the Chiefs, so the wideout's limited participation Wednesday is a step in the right direction ahead of Sunday's game against the Chargers. Bryant now has two more chances to upgrade to full participation before Denver's Week 18 injury designations are posted Friday. In his absence versus Kansas City, Troy Franklin, Marvin Mims and Lil'Jordan Humphrey worked behind top WR Courtland Sutton, who led the team with 10 targets in Week 17.
Published: Wed, Dec 31 at 3:53pm by Rotowire.com
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Won't play Christmas Day
Bryant (concussion) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Chiefs.
Analysis: Bryant was not cleared to practice while in the league's concussion protocol and will miss his second game of the season Thursday. His absence means Marvin Mims and Lil'Jordan Humphrey will step into larger roles in the Broncos' offense behind top-two wideouts Courtland Sutton and Troy Franklin. Bryant's next chance to play is Week 18 against the Chargers.
Published: Wed, Dec 24 at 2:08pm by Rotowire.com
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Misses walk-through practice
Bryant (concussion) didn't participate in Tuesday's walk-through practice, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.
Analysis: Bryant sustained a concussion after he took a big hit in the closing minute of Sunday's 34-20 loss to the Jaguars, resulting in him being admitted to a local hospital following the game. The wideout has since been discharged after clearing all subsequent diagnostic testing, but he appears to be facing long odds to clear the five-step concussion protocol ahead of Thursday's game against the Chiefs. If Bryant isn't available for the Christmas Day contest, Marvin Mims and Lil'Jordan Humphrey would…read more
Published: Tue, Dec 23 at 2:56pm by Rotowire.com
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Released from hospital
Bryant has been released from the local hospital where he was evaluated for a concussion Sunday, after all other tests came back negative, Nick Kosmider of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Bryant was carted off the field during during Sunday's 34-20 loss to the Jaguars, but he hasn't been diagnosed with any injuries other than a concussion. The rookie third-round pick's placement in the five-step concussion protocol makes him an unlikely candidate to be available Thursday against Kansas City.
Published: Mon, Dec 22 at 8:11am by Rotowire.com
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Has movement, being evaluated
Bryant has movement in his arms and legs but is being evaluated for a concussion after being taken to the hospital as a precaution following Sunday's 34-20 loss to the Jaguars, Zac Stevens of DNVR Sports reports.
Analysis: Bryant was injured in the final minute and was taken to the hospital after the game. He would be placed in the NFL's five-step concussion protocol if a concussion is confirmed, but it's encouraging that Bryant has movement in his extremities after being immobilized on a stretcher as he left the field. Denver's next game will be Thursday at Kansas City.
Published: Sun, Dec 21 at 6:13pm by Rotowire.com
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Hurt on big hit
Bryant (undisclosed) was carted off the field late in Sunday's 34-20 loss to the Jaguars, Zac Stevens of DNVR Sports reports.
Analysis: Bryant remained down on the field after taking a big hit (which was ruled clean) from a defender in the final minute. Prior to getting injured, Bryant caught five of eight targets for 42 yards. The exact nature of Bryant's injury has yet to be revealed, but James Palmer of The Athletic reports that Bryant left the stadium in an ambulance, so the rookie wide receiver's chances of suiting up Thursday against the Chiefs appear slim.
Published: Sun, Dec 21 at 4:29pm by Rotowire.com
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Full participant in practice
Bryant (hamstring) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, Zac Stevens of TheDNVR.com reports.
Analysis: Bryant appears back to full health after having missed Week 15 due to a hamstring issue. Barring any setbacks, the rookie wideout can be considered fully on track for Sunday's matchup against the Jaguars. He'll contribute as one of Denver's starting receivers in three-wide sets alongside Courtland Sutton and Troy Franklin, with Marvin Mims in the No. 4 role.
Published: Wed, Dec 17 at 2:43pm by Rotowire.com
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Returns to practice
Bryant (hamstring) is participating in Wednesday's practice, Chris Tomasson of The Denver Gazette reports.
Analysis: Bryant's hamstring injury prevented him from practicing in any capacity prior to being ruled out for Denver's win over Green Bay in Week 15, so for him to handle at least limited reps Wednesday represents a step in the right direction. After a quiet start to the year, the rookie third-rounder has averaged just over 40 receiving yards per game across his last six appearances.
Published: Wed, Dec 17 at 1:31pm by Rotowire.com
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Won't play Sunday
Bryant (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Packers.
Analysis: Bryant could not practice in any capacity this week due to a hamstring injury, and he'll be forced to sit out at least one game as he works to get healthy. With the rookie third-round pick unavailable, Marvin Mims and Lil'Jordan Humphrey will stand to see increased target opportunities alongside Courtland Sutton and Troy Franklin.
Published: Fri, Dec 12 at 1:59pm by Rotowire.com
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Another DNP on Thursday
Bryant (hamstring) remained sidelined at Thursday's practice, Chris Tomasson of the Denver Gazette reports.
Analysis: Bryant has missed Denver's first two practices in Week 15. He'll likely need to practice in some capacity Friday to avoid being ruled out for Sunday's game against the Packers. If Bryant's unable to play, it would be the first absence of the rookie third-round pick's NFL career.
Published: Thu, Dec 11 at 1:19pm by Rotowire.com
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Misses practice Wednesday
Bryant (hamstring) didn't practice Wednesday, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.
Analysis: A hamstring issue limited Bryant this past Thursday and Friday, but the wideout approached Week 14 action without an injury designation before recording a 47 percent offensive snap share in Sunday's 24-17 win over the Raiders, a game in which he caught all four of his targets for 32 yards. With no reported setbacks, it's possible that Bryant's DNP on Wednesday was maintenance-related. Added context on that front will arrive via the Broncos' next injury report.
Published: Wed, Dec 10 at 3:20pm by Rotowire.com
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Hauls in all four targets Sunday
Bryant made four receptions on as many targets for 32 yards in Sunday's 24-17 win over the Raiders.
Analysis: Bryant maintained his recent run of increased usage by finishing second in receiving behind Courtland Sutton (6-62-0) in Sunday's win. The 22-year-old Bryant has quietly averaged 43.2 yards a game over the Broncos' last six contests. Bryant's recent bump in production has put him on the map for those in deeper formats when the Broncos host the Packers in Week 15.
Published: Sun, Dec 7 at 8:35pm by Rotowire.com
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Clear for Week 14
Bryant (hamstring) doesn't have a designation for Sunday's game at Las Vegas, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.
Analysis: Bryant was a midweek addition to Denver's injury report Thursday, when he was limited due to a hamstring issue. He maintained that activity level Friday, despite taking part in the team stretch before not doing much during individual drills, per Parker Gabriel of The Denver Post. Nevertheless, Bryant will be available to the Broncos offense Week 14 on the heels of recording at least 40 receiving yards in four of his last five contests.
Published: Fri, Dec 5 at 2:34pm by Rotowire.com
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Added to injury report Thursday
Bryant (hamstring) was limited at practice Thursday.
Analysis: Bryant wasn't on the Broncos' initial injury report, so it's possible the wideout's hamstring issue occurred during Thursday's session. Friday's report thus is set to clarify whether Bryant approaches Sunday's game against the Raiders with an injury designation or cleared for Week 14 action. Over his last two contests, the 2025 third-round pick has combined to record eight catches (on 13 targets) for 124 yards.
Published: Thu, Dec 4 at 3:07pm by Rotowire.com
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Three grabs against Washington
Bryant caught three of seven targets for 42 yards in Sunday's 27-26 overtime win over the Commanders.
Analysis: Bryant's seven targets were a career high for the rookie wide receiver. The 22-year-old wideout played 49 of the Broncos' 70 offensive snaps Sunday, second behind Courtland Sutton (57) and ahead of Troy Franklin (37), Marvin Mims (23) and Lil'Jordan Humphrey (14). Bryant continues to see his opportunities increase in Denver's offense, providing quarterback Bo Nix with yet another playmaker in their aerial attack. The Illinois product is worth monitoring going forward, but with so many mouths to…read more
Published: Mon, Dec 1 at 9:47am by Rotowire.com
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Career-best day against KC
Bryant caught five of six targets for 82 yards in Sunday's 22-19 win over Kansas City.
Analysis: The rookie wideout led the Broncos in catches while falling two yards shy of Troy Franklin's 84 for the team lead in that category. It was the best performance of Bryant's young career, and one that almost got cut short when he briefly left the game to get checked for a concussion after banging his helmet off the turf on a 48-yard reception from Bo Nix late in the third quarter. Bryant was cleared to return to the game, however. He'll head into a Week 12 bye having put together a 13-213-1 line…read more
Published: Sun, Nov 16 at 6:12pm by Rotowire.com
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One grab in win
Bryant caught one of two targets for 43 yards in Thursday's 10-7 win over the Raiders.
Analysis: Bryant played 30 of the Broncos' 61 offensive snaps Thursday, behind fellow wideouts Courtland Sutton (53) and Troy Franklin (45). The rookie operated as the Broncos' No. 3 wide receiver, yet his 43-yard reception was his lone contribution in the game as a pass catcher. That one play resulted in Bryant leading the team in receiving yards against the Raiders on a day when Denver's offense struggled and quarterback Bo Nix threw for just 150 yards. Though it is clear the Broncos' coaching staff is…read more
Published: Fri, Nov 7 at 10:04am by Rotowire.com
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Two catches against Texans
Bryant caught two of three targets for 20 yards in Sunday's 18-15 win over the Texans.
Analysis: Bryant filled in as the Broncos' No. 3 wide receiver Sunday with teammate Marvin Mims (concussion) sidelined for the contest. The rookie wideout played 36 of Denver's 63 offensive snaps, behind both Courtland Sutton (58) and Troy Franklin (50). Despite the solid usage, Bryant was not a significant part of the Broncos' game plan. Meanwhile, Franklin and Sutton saw 10 and six targets, respectively. Barring more injuries to Denver's receiving corps, the 22-year-old is unlikely to provide…read more
Published: Mon, Nov 3 at 8:27am by Rotowire.com
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Finds end zone in win
Bryant caught two of four targets for 40 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 44-24 win over the Cowboys.
Analysis: Bryant's trip to the end zone was his first touchdown of his career, and he also earned four targets for the second straight week. The rookie wideout played 35 of the Broncos' 63 offensive snaps Sunday, behind both Courtland Sutton (53) and Troy Franklin (40). Bryant has now played over 50 percent of snaps for the past four contests after failing to reach that mark in the first four weeks of the season. With fellow receiver Marvin Mims suffering a concussion late in the win over Dallas, it's…read more
Published: Mon, Oct 27 at 8:29am by Rotowire.com
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Draws season-high four targets Week 7
Bryant hauled in one of his four targets for a six-yard reception in Sunday's 33-32 win over the Giants.
Analysis: The four targets were a season high for the rookie third-round pick out of Illinois, who had totaled four catches for 40 yards on six targets through the Broncos' first six games. Bryant took the field for 41 of the Broncos' 81 offensive snaps Sunday and has now seen his share of playing time hover between the 45- and 60-percent range for four straight weeks, but he'll need an uptick in involvement in the passing game before he garners more serious consideration as an option for fantasy lineups.
Published: Tue, Oct 21 at 7:40am by Rotowire.com
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Two grabs against Jets
Bryant caught both of his targets for 22 yards in Sunday's 13-11 win over the Jets.
Analysis: Bryant's two targets Sunday were his first targets since Week 2. The rookie wideout played 35 of the Broncos' 60 offensive snaps in the contest, tied for the second most wide receiver snaps with Troy Franklin while playing behind Courtland Sutton (48). Bryant's 58 percent snap share was his highest mark of the season, so it's possible the Broncos will look to get him more involved as the season progresses. Nonetheless, the 22-year-old Illinois product remains difficult to trust for fantasy…read more
Published: Tue, Oct 14 at 11:11am by Rotowire.com
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Not targeted in win
Bryant failed to record a single target in Sunday's 21-17 win over the Eagles.
Analysis: Bryant played 54 percent of the Broncos' offensive snaps Sunday, his largest share of the season. The rookie's 40 snaps ranked him third amongst wide receivers behind Courtland Sutton (70) and Troy Franklin (44). Despite the increase in playing time, Bryant was a complete non-factor in the contest. As the Illinois product continues to develop, he'll likely see his role grow marginally in what has become a crowded receiver room in Denver. Barring injuries, however, Bryant remains difficult to…read more
Published: Mon, Oct 6 at 9:55am by Rotowire.com
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Nonfactor against Cincinnati
Bryant failed to reel in his lone target in Monday's 28-3 win over the Bengals.
Analysis: Bryant played 34 percent of the Broncos' offensive snaps Monday, his highest snap share of the season. Despite the increased playing time, the rookie wideout was unable to make much noise in Denver's blowout win over the Bengals. Bryant's only target from quarterback Bo Nix was on a fade route in the end zone, but the two were unable to connect. Nonetheless, the 22-year-old should continue to develop and could push for more playing time as the season progresses, especially if the wide receiving…read more
Published: Wed, Oct 1 at 2:31am by Rotowire.com
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Not targeted against Chargers
Bryant failed to record a single target in Sunday's 23-20 loss to the Chargers.
Analysis: Bryant was a nonfactor Sunday, playing just 13 of the Broncos' 52 offensive snaps in the contest. The rookie wideout remains stuck on the depth chart behind fellow receivers Courtland Sutton, Troy Franklin, Marvin Mims and Trent Sherfield. Bryant remains off the fantasy radar until his role in the offense develops. Nonetheless, the 22-year-old will have his next opportunity to earn more playing time when the Broncos host the Bengals in Week 3.
Published: Tue, Sep 23 at 4:50am by Rotowire.com
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Two grabs against Indianapolis
Bryant caught two of three targets for 18 yards in Sunday's 29-28 loss to the Colts.
Analysis: Bryant played 14 of the Broncos' 58 offensive snaps Sunday, the fewest of any Broncos wide receiver in the contest. It appears the Broncos coaching staff is committed to easing the rookie wideout into the team's offensive plans, especially with teammate Troy Franklin taking a step forward in his second year. Franklin led them team in targets (nine) against the Colts and has assumed the No. 2 receiver role behind Courtland Sutton. Barring injuries, the 22-year-old Bryant should not be trusted…read more
Published: Tue, Sep 16 at 10:56am by Rotowire.com
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Non-factor in debut
Bryant failed to record a target in Sunday's 20-12 win over the Titans.
Analysis: Bryant played just four of the Broncos' 76 offensive snaps Sunday, the fewest of any offensive player. The rookie was the only wideout who saw action on offense that wasn't targeted in the contest. Despite his limited usage behind fellow receivers Courtland Sutton, Troy Franklin, Marvin Mims and Trent Sherfield, it's reasonable to think that Bryant will be eased into more playing time as the season progresses. For now, it appears his more experienced teammates will handle the majority of…read more
Published: Mon, Sep 8 at 10:55am by Rotowire.com
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Two grabs in preseason win
Bryant brought in two of five targets for 19 yards in the Broncos' 28-19 preseason win over the Saints on Saturday afternoon.
Analysis: The rookie third-round pick put the finishing touches on a productive first preseason as a pro by recording multiple receptions for the third time in as many exhibitions. Bryant's outlook brightened further with the trade of Devaughn Vele to the Saints earlier in the week, as the former now lines up to open the 2025 campaign as the likely No. 4 receiver.
Published: Sat, Aug 23 at 3:39pm by Rotowire.com
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Climbs up depth chart
Bryant is one of the main beneficiaries of Denver trading wide receiver Devaughn Vele to New Orleans on Wednesday, Nick Kosmider of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: The Broncos' willingness to move on from Vele, who tallied 41 catches for 475 receiving yards and three scores as a rookie in 2024 despite playing just 13 regular-season games, seems a clear endorsement of Bryant. The rookie third-round pick impressed with four catches for 70 yards (on five targets) during last Saturday's preseason win over the Cardinals, and he'll have a final chance to impress in exhibition action this Saturday, Aug. 23, versus the Saints. Second-year pro Troy Franklin and…read more
Published: Thu, Aug 21 at 6:54am by Rotowire.com
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Paces pass catchers in win
Bryant secured four of five targets for 70 yards in the Broncos' 27-7 preseason win over the Cardinals on Saturday night.
Analysis: Bryant tied for the team lead in receptions and targets while setting the pace in receiving yards. The 2025 third-round pick also put together a solid showing in the preseason opener against the 49ers, and while he's projected to open the season down the depth chart, Bryant could claw his way to more snaps as the campaign unfolds.
Published: Sat, Aug 16 at 10:34pm by Rotowire.com
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Targeted twice in preseason opener
Bryant caught both of his targets for 21 yards in Saturday's 30-9 preseason win over the 49ers.
Analysis: Bryant played 34 offensive snaps in the contest, the most of any Broncos wide receiver. The rookie's two grabs were both third-down conversions, helping to extend drives in the second quarter. Bryant currently sits behind fellow receivers Courtland Sutton, Marvin Mims, Devaughn Vele and Troy Franklin on the depth chart, with Sutton firmly entrenched as the top option in the passing game and Mims the early favorite for the No. 2 role. Bryant, Vele and Franklin should continue to compete for…read more
Published: Mon, Aug 11 at 5:16am by Rotowire.com
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