For the first time in two full weeks of training camp, the Broncos at last have prepared to face another opponent.
In a two-hour walk-through practice this morning, the Broncos ran a scout-team offense and defense to get ready for Thursday’s preseason opener at Dallas. Players wore only shells and helmets in a half-speed practice.
The team also practiced its pregame routine for the first time, so that when it arrives at Cowboys Stadium there will be no confusion of where to line up.
Wide receivers Brandon Lloyd and Eddie Royal both participated in the walk-through after sitting out at least part of – if not all – of yesterday’s practice. Lloyd was pulled early from practice Tuesday because of knee swelling, while Royal was given the practice off to rest his surgically repaired hip.
Both receivers were with the starting offense during the walk-through, a sign that both players will try to play against Dallas.
Less likely to play in the preseason game are linebackers D.J. Williams (thigh) and Nate Irving (ankle), defensive linemen Louis Leonard (knee) and Mitch Unrein (knee) and cornerback Syd’Quan Thompson (groin). All five of those players watched from the sidelines, without helmets, today.
Coach John Fox declined to say which players would be held out, as well as what order his quarterbacks would play after starter Kyle Orton.
Tim Tebow is listed as No. 2 on the depth chart, and he told reporters that he expects to be the second quarterback on the field.
Lindsay H. Jones: 303-954-1262 or ljones@denverpost.com
