Overview
- The Broncos officially listed Marvin Mims Jr. as OUT on their final injury report, the team announced Friday.
- Mims is sidelined by a lingering foot issue that kept him off the practice field this week after he was banged up in Week 1 but finished that game.
- Head coach Sean Payton offered no clear timeline at recent media sessions and special‑teams coordinator Darren Rizzi said Mims’ availability will be handled on a week‑to‑week basis.
- Denver’s offseason acquisition Jaylen Waddle provides a roster alternative for returns and receiver snaps, but Waddle struggled in his Broncos debut, catching one of three targets for two yards.
- Mims is a First Team All‑Pro and two‑time Pro Bowler who leads the league in punt‑return average per Pro Football Reference, so his absence will force tactical changes that could affect field position and short‑term roster decisions.