Broncos WR Marvin Mims Jr. (groin) will return to practice Monday

It seemed that the Denver Broncos could be in for some bad news after wide receiver Marvin Mims Jr. left midway through Wednesday's practice with a groin injury.

However, Broncos head coach Sean Payton said on Thursday that testing showed Mims avoided serious injury and that he's expected to be back at practice on Monday, six days before the team's Week 1 opener vs. the Tennessee Titans Sept. 7.

"On Marvin, good news, he'll be back to practice," Payton said. "We have a bonus practice Monday, and he'll be at work Monday. So, we're fortunate."

Mims, a second-round pick for the Broncos in 2023, took a step forward in production in his second NFL season. He was one of rookie quarterback Bo Nix's primary targets, finishing the season second on the team in receiving yards (503) and touchdown catches (six).

He's also made the Pro Bowl in each of his first two NFL seasons as a return specialist, averaging 16 yards per punt return over his career with a kick-return touchdown as a rookie in 2023.

--Field Level Media