Which Broncos wide receiver will earn the third spot in the rotation?

The Denver Broncos’ wide receiver competition is intensifying as camp continues, with Courtland Sutton and Jaylen Waddle positioned as the top duo for the 2026 season. The key question is who will earn the third spot in the aerial rotation. Denver already leaned on Bo Nix in 2025, who threw more than any other quarterback that year, and the addition of Waddle is expected to increase targets across the offense. Behind Sutton and Waddle, the battle centers on Marvin Mims Jr., Troy Franklin and Pat Bryant, a group described as a strong five-deep. Early camp reports have Mims and Bryant making more plays. The article reviews prior production for Franklin and Mims, and notes Bryant’s rookie workload after being drafted in 2025.