Last season, Vele worked as the Broncos’ second-most used receiver — behind only Courtland Sutton. As Franklin and Marvin Mims struggled with inconsistency, Vele logged a 53% snap share. The Utah product caught 41 passes for 475 yards and three touchdowns as a rookie.

Plus which undrafted rookies might crack the 53, the offensive line, just how high Kris Abrams-Draine can climb on the depth chart and much more.

Sean Payton is Loving What he's Seen From Troy Franklin in Denver Broncos' Preseason originally appeared on Athlon Sports.

On this episode of "Broncos in 60," Defensive Coordinator Vance Joseph talks about the impact inside linebacker Alex Singleton has on the team, while Offensive Coordinator Joe Lombardi shares his impressions of tight end Evan Engram and more.

Offensive coordinator Joe Lombardi recently said that the competition is tight, according to DNVR's Zac Stevens. As of now, it looks like J.K. Dobbins and RJ Harvey are the top two choices for the starting position, but there's a good chance they will end up splitting the carries.

The Denver Broncos evidently saw enough in Michael Dwumfour during his workout Tuesday, as the team has signed the former Houston Texans defensive lineman, 9NEWS ' Mike Klis reported. Inside linebacker J.B. Brown was waived in a corresponding roster move, according to Klis.

Broncos legend Terell Davis is excited about the trajectory that Denver is on after making the playoffs last year.