Denver’s Devaughn Vele trade to New Orleans creates a clear opening for a young receiver to break into the Broncos’ 53-man roster, with Courtney Jackson eyeing a returner role even if week-to-week roster math remains tight. Camp standouts Troy Franklin and Pat Bryant have surged, sharpening competition at wide receiver as Denver balances five-receiver game-day plans and special-teams value could decide the cut. Jackson’s punt-return exploits this summer give him a real shot to land on the active roster, or at least be protected from the waiver wire on the practice squad. The shifting depth chart also nudges fantasy managers to watch Broncos’ return units and the evolving pass-catching group behind the top targets.

Courtney Jackson’s emergence as a multi-role weapon alongside Franklin and Bryant could tilt Denver’s decisions toward offense or special teams, depending on how many receivers they dress. The Saints’ acquisition of Vele sets a low-key but meaningful turn in a crowded camp, underscoring how quickly a single move can reshape opportunities for undrafted young players. For fantasy players, this is a reminder that Broncos' depth and special-teams roles can carry meaningful weekly upside, especially if return duties land in the hands of a youngster with opportunity to grow.