Denver, CO – The Broncos’ training camp faced an early blow as two undrafted rookies, wide receiver Treyvon Steele and linebacker Darnell Griggs, suffered significant injuries, casting uncertainty over their rookie seasons and NFL futures.
Veteran wide receiver Josh Reynolds, entering his first full season in Denver, quickly stepped into a leadership role. After practice, he gathered the young players and delivered a powerful message about resilience, struggle, and belief.
“I’ve been cut. I’ve bounced between teams. But every time I’ve been knocked down, I’ve gotten back up,” Reynolds told the group. “This league doesn’t promise you anything — but it rewards those who fight. You’re still in it. You still matter to this locker room.”
Treyvon Steele, a 6’1”, 195-pound receiver out of SMU, had flashed deep-threat ability in early camp, showcasing a 4.43-second 40-yard dash and reliable hands. Steele hauled in 1,142 yards and 10 touchdowns as a senior and was drawing comparisons to former Broncos speedsters. Coaches were exploring his fit on special teams and as a potential WR6 option.
Darnell Griggs, a 6’2”, 237-pound linebacker from Utah State, had made a name early in drills with his sideline-to-sideline speed and high football IQ. Griggs posted 98 tackles and 3 forced fumbles in his final college season and was being cross-trained at both WILL and MIKE positions in Denver’s new defensive scheme.
With injuries slowing their momentum, both rookies now face uphill climbs to stay on the radar. But Reynolds’ rallying cry reminded the entire camp what it means to wear the orange and blue.
“This city believes in grit,” Reynolds said. “You want to be a Bronco? Then you never stop proving it.”
As camp rolls on, Steele and Griggs represent more than just injured rookies — they symbolize the fight, faith, and fire it takes to make it in Denver. And thanks to Reynolds, their story is far from over.
