Pat Bryant Injury News & Updates

Bryant caught five of six targets for 82 yards in Sunday's 22-19 win over Kansas City.

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 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 on 21 targets over the last six games and emerging as Denver's WR3 behind Troy Franklin and Courtland Sutton.

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.

Bryant caught two of three targets for 20 yards in Sunday's 18-15 win over the Texans.

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 consistent production each week. Bryant should be ignored for fantasy purposes heading into a Week 10 matchup against the Raiders.

Bryant caught two of four targets for 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 the season while earning 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.

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.

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.

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.

Bryant failed to reel in his lone target in Monday's 28-3 win over the Bengals.

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 corps is affected by the injury bug at some point. Bryant should not be trusted for fantasy purposes when the Broncos visit the Eagles in Week 5.

Bryant failed to record a single target in Sunday's 23-20 loss to the Chargers.

Bryant was a complete non-factor 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.

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 (9) 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.

Bryant failed to record a target in Sunday's 20-12 win over the Titans.

Bryant played just four of the Broncos' 76 offensive snaps Sunday, the fewest of any offensive player. The rookie was the only wideout to not be targeted who saw action on offense 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 opportunities in the passing game. The 22-year-old Illinois product will look to get involved in a Week 2 matchup with the Colts, especially if quarterback Bo Nix continues to spread the ball around as he did on Sunday, targeting 11 different pass catchers.

Bryant brought in two of five targets for 19 yards in the Broncos' 28-19 preseason win over the Saints on Saturday afternoon.

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 he now lines up to open the 2025 campaign as the likely No. 4 receiver.

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.

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.

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 the Broncos 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.

The Broncos selected Bryant in the third round of the 2025 NFL Draft, 74th overall.

Bryant was more expected to go on Day 3, but coach Sean Payton has a type when it comes to receiver prospects. The Illinois product is tall and lean at 6-foot-2 and 204 pounds. He isn't a workout warrior with 4.61 speed but that didn't stop him from producing. His last two seasons were particularly impressive, as he combined for 17 touchdowns in those years. As a senior, Bryant boosted his YPT from 8.4 to 11.9 despite drawing 17 more targets, which is a positive indicator. It's a crowded receiver room in Denver behind Courtland Sutton with several different intriguing options with different skill sets. It's a good sign for Bryant that he was selected this high, yes, but it's difficult to pinpoint where he fits in alongside Marvin Mims, Troy Franklin and Devaughn Vele.