Bryant (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Packers.
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.
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Broncos' Pat Bryant: Another DNP on Thursday
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Bryant (hamstring) remained sidelined at Thursday's practice, Chris Tomasson of the Denver Gazette reports.
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.
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Broncos' Pat Bryant: Misses practice Wednesday
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Bryant (hamstring) didn't practice Wednesday, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.
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.
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Broncos' Pat Bryant: Hauls in all four targets Sunday
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Bryant made four receptions on as many targets for 32 yards in Sunday's 24-17 win over the Raiders.
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.
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Broncos' Pat Bryant: Added to injury report Thursday
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Bryant (hamstring) was limited at practice Thursday.
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.
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Broncos' Pat Bryant: One grab in win
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Bryant caught one of two targets for 43 yards in Thursday's 10-7 win over the Raiders.
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 seeing enough out of the Illinois product to give him more looks, he should not trusted for consistent fantasy production each week with so many mouths to feed in Denver. Barring injuries, Bryant is best left out of fantasy lineups heading into a Week 11 matchup again the Chiefs.
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Broncos' Pat Bryant: Finds end zone in win
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Bryant caught two of four targets for 40 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 44-24 win over the Cowboys.
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 possible Bryant will see his snap share continue to climb if Mims is forced to miss time. The 22-year-old Illinois product will look to take another step forward when the Broncos visit the Texans in Week 9.
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Broncos' Pat Bryant: Draws season-high four targets Week 7
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Bryant hauled in one of his four targets for a six-yard reception in Sunday's 33-32 win over the Giants.
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.
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Broncos' Pat Bryant: Two grabs against Jets
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Bryant caught both of his targets for 22 yards in Sunday's 13-11 win over the Jets.
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 purposes heading into a Week 7 matchup against the Giants.
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Broncos' Pat Bryant: Not targeted in win
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Bryant failed to record a single target in Sunday's 21-17 win over the Eagles.
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 trust for fantasy purposes heading into a Week 6 matchup against the Jets.
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Broncos' Pat Bryant: Not targeted against Chargers
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Bryant failed to record a single target in Sunday's 23-20 loss to the Chargers.
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.
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Broncos' Pat Bryant: Two grabs against Indianapolis
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Bryant caught two of three targets for 18 yards in Sunday's 29-28 loss to the Colts.
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 for fantasy purposes for the foreseeable future. The Illinois product will have his next opportunity to push for more playing time when the Broncos visit the Chargers in Week 3.
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Broncos' Pat Bryant: Climbs up depth chart
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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.
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 veteran journeyman Trent Sherfield could both also be in line for increased opportunities in the wake of Vele's departure.
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Broncos' Pat Bryant: Paces pass catchers in win
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Bryant secured four of five targets for 70 yards in the Broncos' 27-7 preseason win over the Cardinals on Saturday night.
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.
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Broncos' Pat Bryant: Targeted twice in preseason opener
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Bryant caught both of his targets for 21 yards in Saturday's 30-9 preseason win over the 49ers.
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 playing time as the 2025 campaign approaches. The 22-year-old Illinois product will have his next opportunity to earn a prominent role in Denver's offense when the Broncos host the Cardinals in Week 2 of the preseason.
