This article was originally published on www.si.com/nfl/broncos as Time to Face Reality: Troy Franklin Belongs in Broncos' Starting Lineup. Denver Broncos second-year wide receiver Troy Franklin generated a lot of buzz during training camp. He was one of the stars of camp, but the question was whether he would translate it to the preseason games.

Broncos quarterback Bo Nix, who played with Franklin at Oregon, said earlier this offseason that the receiver is more comfortable now that he knows the scheme going into his second season. Nix did not play against the Cardinals, but backup quarterback Jarrett Stidham threw two touchdown passes to Franklin in the win.

The Broncos were encouraged to make the deal for Vele based largely on the emergence of Troy Franklin, but there is also a good chance that they don't want to let a guy like Jackson be exposed to the waiver wire. That could certainly have gone into the dis ...

Calling it a quantum leap might be hyperbolic, but Denver Broncos wide receiver Troy Franklin has taken some big steps in Year 2. A 2024 fourth-round pick out of Oregon, Franklin served as Bo Nix's top target in college, but although they were both drafted by the Broncos in the same class, that chemistry didn't bear much fruit initially.

With most of the starters sitting out for both teams Denver Broncos backup quarterback Jarrett Stidham threw a pair of touchdown passes to Troy Franklin in a 27-7 rout of the Arizona Cardinals on Saturday night.

NFL insider believes this Denver Broncos WR is set for a second-year breakout after a standout training camp and preseason performance.

Beat reporters Parker Gabriel and Luca Evans talk through the Broncos’ 27-7 preseason win against Arizona and the 53-man roster decisions facing Sean Payton, George Paton and company.

Following the Denver Broncos' 27-7 preseason win over the Arizona Cardinals, team reporter Elisa Hernandez talks with wide receiver Troy Franklin about his performance, the depth of the team and more.