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NegativeDepth ChartAug 22, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Franklin is clearly behind Pat Bryant on the depth chart and is playing on the same unit as Lil'Jordan Humphrey, whom Sean Payton loves to use. Pat Bryant is unsure where Franklin slots in on the depth chart and game-day roster. Franklin played zero special teams snaps.

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NegativeDepth ChartAug 22, 2026Mile High Report

Franklin is clearly behind Pat Bryant on the depth chart and is playing on the same unit as Lil'Jordan Humphrey, whom Sean Payton loves to use. He played 0 special teams snaps. Pat Bryant (Pat Bryant) is unsure where Franklin slots in on the depth chart and game-day roster.

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PositiveRoleAug 22, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Franklin is part of Denver's receiving corps that JJ Zachariason is 'very high on' for the 2026 season. Zachariason highlights Franklin alongside Jaylen Waddle, Courtland Sutton, Marvin Mims Jr., and Pat Bryant as a formidable five-receiver group.

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PositiveRoleAug 22, 2026Mile High Report

Franklin is part of Denver's formidable five-receiver corps in 2026; JJ Zachariason is very high on the potential of the Broncos' receiving corps for the season.

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NegativeRoleAug 21, 2026RotoWire NFL Articles

Troy Franklin had 8-10 targets every game in a five-week stretch mid-season last year for the Broncos under Sean Payton's scheme, but the experiment failed and Courtland Sutton returned to the primary receiving role. This context illustrates Payton's willingness to experiment with yards-after-catch receivers but also shows the volatility of role assignments.

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NegativeRoleAug 20, 2026Mile High Report

Troy Franklin made some plays and had a strong finish to training camp, so he will figure into the Broncos offensive mix. However, he lost the WR3 battle to Pat Bryant, who emerged as the clear winner over Franklin and Marvin Mims.

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PositiveBreakoutAug 19, 2026Mile High Report

Troy Franklin is in store for a big season in Year 3 after his relationship with Bo Nix dating back to 2022 when they were teammates at Oregon. Nix spoke highly of Franklin after practice, praising his intelligence and learning ability: 'Troy's a guy that you don't realize how much he's actually picking up. You don't realize how much he's willing to learn. He asks great questions, very detailed questions. He definitely clears the air on a lot of things just by the questions he asks. He's a very intelligent football player, underrated knowledge. I don't think enough people know that about him.' Nix added: 'I think now in Year 3, he's just putting his skill set with that knowledge that he's learned and put together in the NFL. Now you can see he's really starting to shine and really start being a play maker that we know he can be.'

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NegativeRoleAug 19, 2026Matt Harmon

Troy Franklin is viewed as a depth piece whose role is likely to diminish. Matt Harmon notes that Franklin's inability to block effectively in the run game makes him a liability compared to more physical options like Pat Bryant, likely leading to him disappearing from the primary receiver rotation.

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PositiveUsageAug 18, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

WR Troy Franklin made an impressive diving catch on a throw from Sam Ehlinger and caught a red zone touchdown from Bo Nix in the end zone during team drills, showcasing his ability to make plays in high-leverage situations.

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PositiveUsageAug 18, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Wide receiver Troy Franklin had an impressive Day 13, recording a touchdown pass from Bo Nix in the end zone and making a diving catch on a throw from Sam Ehlinger. Though Nix's TD pass nearly became an interception when the ball went through the hands of cornerback Ja'Quan McMillian, Franklin made the play. His diving catch from Ehlinger was also noted as a strong performance.

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PositiveRoleAug 18, 2026Mile High Report

WR making multiple impressive catches in training camp and preseason. Made a diving catch on a throw from Sam Ehlinger, and scored a red zone touchdown when Bo Nix's pass found him in the end zone on a play where the ball went through Ja'Quan McMillian's hands. Nix specifically mentioned Franklin as part of the receiving corps that will be there alongside Courtland Sutton and Pat Bryant.

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PositiveRoleAug 18, 2026Mile High Report

Wide receiver had a strong Day 13 practice. Made an impressive diving catch on a throw from backup quarterback Sam Ehlinger, and also caught a touchdown pass from Bo Nix in the end zone, though the play nearly resulted in an interception when the ball went through Ja'Quan McMillian's hands before Franklin secured it.

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NegativeDepth ChartAug 17, 2026RotoWire NFL Articles

Franklin was the next man up at wide receiver after Sutton and Bryant, though the Broncos were also without Marvin Mims (leg) in this game.

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NegativeUsageAug 17, 2026RotoWire NFL Articles

WR Troy Franklin got plenty of playing time early on for the Broncos, though the source notes not much point evaluating that without Jaylen Waddle around.

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NegativeUsageAug 16, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

WR Troy Franklin recorded 1 catch for 23 yards in the Broncos @ Falcons preseason game.

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NegativeRoleAug 16, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Troy Franklin's stock is down; Pat Bryant has taken the WR3 role, Marvin Mims Jr. has proven to be a better deep and speed threat throughout his career, and Franklin hasn't done much to move the needle this summer, making his exact role on the team unclear outside of being a depth player.

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NegativeRoleAug 16, 2026Mile High Report

Troy Franklin's stock is down; Pat Bryant has taken the WR3 role, Marvin Mims Jr. has proven to be a better deep/speed threat throughout his career, and Franklin hasn't done much to move the needle this summer, making his exact role on the team unclear outside of depth.

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PositiveUsageAug 15, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Franklin caught a quick pass from Stidham that was stopped well short of a first down, but later caught a big first down pass, showing offensive involvement and playmaking ability for the Broncos.

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PositiveUsageAug 15, 2026The Falcoholic

Franklin had a big first down reception for Denver in preseason Week 1, showing involvement in the Broncos' passing game.

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PositiveUsageAug 15, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Franklin was found wide open by Stidham for a big gain into Falcons territory late in the first quarter, contributing to Denver's offensive success in the preseason opener.

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PositiveUsageAug 15, 2026Mile High Report

Wide receiver Troy Franklin was found wide open by Stidham for a big gain into Falcons territory late in the first quarter, showing early involvement in Denver's passing attack during the preseason opener.

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PositiveRoleAug 15, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Franklin showed an impressive ability to get open during his preseason action against the Falcons. The source includes him as part of Denver's deep and talented receiving corps depth, suggesting he could be part of the weapons available to Bo Nix in 2026.

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NegativeRoleAug 14, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Franklin is being pulled away from by Pat Bryant in the competition for the Broncos' WR3 job, with Bryant's camp performance elevating him above Franklin in the depth chart.

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NegativeRoleAug 14, 2026NBC Sports Rotoworld

Franklin is being pulled away from by Pat Bryant in the competition for the Broncos' WR3 job during training camp.

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NegativeRoleAug 13, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Joe Brady lists Troy Franklin as one of the receivers competing for targets in Denver's passing game alongside Jaylen Waddle, Courtland Sutton, Pat Bryant, Evan Engram, and Marvin Mims Jr., indicating a crowded target tree for Sutton.

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NegativeDepth ChartAug 12, 2026Mile High Report

Listed second on the unofficial depth chart at WR despite receiving far more playing time than Marvin Mims Jr. in 2025.

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PositiveValueAug 12, 2026FantasyPros Articles

Troy Franklin had 104 targets in 2025 and was a borderline must-start wide receiver for part of the season. He was the more efficient wide receiver last year compared to Courtland Sutton. With Jaylen Waddle arriving as the new No. 1, Franklin is currently undraftable, but the source suggests not being shocked if he ends up replacing Sutton as the No. 2 guy at some point this season.

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NegativeRoleAug 11, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

WR Troy Franklin has failed to be mentioned much at all during Broncos camp, in contrast to Pat Bryant's standout performance and Marvin Mims' early flashes.

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NegativeUsageAug 11, 2026Ron Stewart

Troy Franklin competed with Courtland Sutton and Marvin Mims in the Broncos receiving corps. From week two to week 11, Franklin actually outproduced or outtargeted Sutton over that span, though his per-route and market share numbers weren't amazing overall. The Broncos' acquisition of Jaylen Waddle suggests they were seeking additional receiving options beyond Sutton. Troy Franklin is cited as outproducing or outtargeting Courtland Sutton from week two to week 11, supporting the argument that Sutton is overvalued in the seventh round.

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NegativeRoleAug 11, 2026RotoWire NFL Articles

Franklin is referenced as a comparable player for Pat Bryant's projected role in the Broncos' offense. McKechnie notes that if Bryant projects to get the type of route and snap share that Troy Franklin had a year ago, there's a path for Bryant to be a useful best ball pick.

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PositiveUsageAug 11, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

WR had big completions from Bo Nix including a 20-yard completion during practice; showing early chemistry with the QB.

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PositiveRoleAug 11, 2026Mile High Report

WR received a 20-yard completion from Bo Nix during Day 9 practice, with the source noting the offense was 'looking sharp' during this period.

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PositiveRoleAug 10, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Wide receiver Troy Franklin received a perfectly placed throw from Bo Nix during team periods that would have resulted in a chunk play.

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NegativeRoleAug 9, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Franklin had a productive 2025 season but left some plays on the field. He was in contention for the WR3 job alongside Marvin Mims and Pat Bryant, but Bryant has emerged as the clear winner of that competition during camp.

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NegativeRoleAug 9, 2026Mile High Report

Franklin had a productive 2025 season but left some plays on the field. He is competing for the WR3 job alongside Marvin Mims and Pat Bryant, but Bryant is running away with the position through 8 days of camp.

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PositiveRoleAug 9, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Franklin is part of Denver's five-deep receiver corps and is described as talented with unique dimensions to add to the offense; the source notes that while Waddle and Sutton are the top duo, Franklin and other receivers provide depth and weapons to help the Broncos reach the next level offensively.

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NegativeDepth ChartAug 9, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Troy Franklin was competing for the No. 3 receiver role alongside Pat Bryant and Mavin Mims but has fallen behind Bryant in the depth chart race during training camp.

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NegativeRoleAug 9, 2026Mile High Report

Competing for the No. 3 receiver role in Denver alongside Pat Bryant and Mavin Mims. As of the source's reporting, Bryant has emerged as the clear frontrunner for the position, with Franklin and Mims needing to elevate their play to keep pace in the healthy competition.

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NegativeUsageAug 9, 2026Fantasy Life Articles

Troy Franklin tied for the second-most screen targets among all wide receivers with 21 in 2025. The source notes that a large chunk of Denver's screen pass looks should be heading to Waddle, allowing him to use his speed to create explosive plays. The Broncos rank seventh in WR screen pass attempts (113) and fourth in overall screen passes since 2023.

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NegativeUsageAug 7, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Missed a deep ball from Jarrett Stidham during camp drills.

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