DEVAUGHN VELE NEWS

Hits pay dirt against Chiefs Vele caught all four of his targets for 39 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 16-14 loss to the Chiefs.

Impact After a quiet performance in Week 9, Vele had a nice bounce-back performance against Kansas City while scoring his first career touchdown. The rookie wideout's 35 offensive snaps were the most he's played in six games thus far, so it's possible the developing chemistry between him and quarterback Bo Nix could continue to lead to more playing time for Utah product. Vele will look to build off his solid performance when the Broncos host the Falcons in Week 11.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

WR Devaughn Vele catches first career touchdown pass | Broncos at Chiefs Quarterback Bo Nix connects with wide receiver Devaughn Vele for a 6-yard touchdown to give the Broncos an early lead over the Chiefs.

5 DAYS AGO • DENVERBRONCOS.COM

Quiet against Ravens Vele secured two of his three targets for 11 yards in Sunday's 41-10 loss to the Ravens.

Impact Vele has earned three targets for the third-straight game, yet he continued to struggle to make much of his opportunities. In five games, the rookie wideout is averaging under four receptions per game for roughly 35 yards per contest. Vele played 29 of the Broncos' 72 offensive snaps Sunday, tied for third amongst wide receivers with fellow rookie Troy Franklin. The 26-year-old should continue to struggle for fantasy purposes as Denver's No. 4 receiver when the Broncos visit the Chiefs in Week 10.

NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Mile High Morning: Broncos rookie WRs Troy Franklin, Devaughn Vele continue to develop and make impact Franklin and Vele have made key plays that show their potential to be consistent contributors for Denver.

OCTOBER 31 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM

Three grabs in win Vele caught all three of his targets for 28 yards in Sunday's 28-14 win over the Panthers.

Impact Vele played 34 percent of Denver's offensive snaps Sunday, his lowest snap percentage of the season. In four games, the rookie wideout is averaging four catches for roughly 41 yards per contest, while playing under 50 percent of snaps in all but one game. Vele has flashed his play-making potential since training camp, but has yet to make much of an impact during the 2024 campaign. With fellow rookie Bo Nix starting to take a step forward as a passer, its possible Vele could become more of a factor down the stretch. With that said, he'll continue to contend for targets with fellow wid receivers Courtland Sutton, Lil'Jordan Humphrey, Troy Franklin and Marvin Mims. The Broncos now head to Baltimore to square off against the Ravens in Week 9.

OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Three grabs in win Vele caught all three of his targets for 28 yards in Sunday's 28-14 win over the Panthers.

Impact Vele played 34 percent of Denver's offensive snaps Sunday, his lowest snap percentage of the season. In four games, the rookie wideout is averaging four catches for roughly 41 yards per contest while playing under 50 percent of snaps in all but one game. Vele has flashed his play-making potential since training camp, but he's yet to make much of an impact during the 2024 campaign. With fellow rookie Bo Nix starting to take a step forward as a passer, its possible Vele could become more of a factor down the stretch. With that said, he'll continue to contend for targets with fellow wide receivers Courtland Sutton, Lil'Jordan Humphrey, Troy Franklin and Marvin Mims. The Broncos now head to Baltimore to square off against the Ravens in Week 9.

OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Solid gain on one reception Vele secured one of three targets for 20 yards in the Broncos' 33-10 win over the Saints on Thursday night.

Impact The rookie made an impact with his one catch, although his final line was underwhelming in comparison to his performance against the Chargers just four days prior. Vele had posted a 4-78 line on six targets in that contest, but in fairness, Bo Nix was required to do less in the passing game Thursday night than he did versus Los Angeles. Vele's production will likely remain difficult to trust week to week, but he'll draw a good matchup against the Panthers in a Week 8 home clash on Sunday, Oct. 27.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

QB Bo Nix connects with WR Devaughn Vele | Broncos at Saints Quarterback Bo Nix finds wide receiver Devaughn Vele for a 20-yard gain against the Saints.

OCTOBER 18 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM

Re-emerges as leading receiver Vele caught four of six targets for 78 yards in Sunday's 23-16 loss to the Chargers.

Impact Vele had been held out of the lineup since his pro debut back in Week 1 (8-39-0) despite maintaining good health for the majority of the time between his two appearances this season. Despite coaching decisions not in his favor, the rookie seventh-rounder wound up tying No. 1 wideout Courtland Sutton for the team lead in targets and receptions Sunday. Vele's inconsistent playing time limits him from becoming a hot waiver add this week, but deep-league managers might still want to take a look at the rookie if he is active for Thursday's tilt against New Orleans in Week 7.

OCTOBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Re-emerges as leading receiver Vele caught four of six targets for 78 yards in Sunday's 23-16 loss to the Chargers.

Impact Vele had been held out of the lineup since his pro debut back in Week 1 (8-39-0) despite maintaining good health for the majority of the time between his two appearances this season. Coaching decisions aside, the rookie seventh-rounder wound up tying No. 1 wideout Courtland Sutton for the team lead in targets and receptions Sunday. Vele's inconsistent playing time limits him from becoming a hot waiver add this time around, but deep-league managers might still want to take a look at the rookie if he is active for Thursday's tilt against New Orleans in Week 7.

OCTOBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

WR Devaughn Vele picks up 37 yards on catch-and-run | Broncos vs. Chargers Quarterback Bo Nix connects with wide receiver Devaughn Vele for a 37-yard gain on fourth down against the Chargers.

OCTOBER 13 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM

Healthy scratch again Vele (coach's decision) is inactive Sunday against the Raiders.

Impact Vele hasn't suited up since Week 1 when he caught all eight targets for 39 yards and played 49 percent of the team's snaps on offense in NFL debut. His next opportunity to get back on the field will be in Week 6 against the Chargers.

OCTOBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Healthy scratch again Vele (coach's decision) is inactive Sunday against the Raiders.

Impact Vele hasn't suited up since Week 1 when he caught all eight targets for 39 yards and played 49 percent of the team's snaps on offense in NFL debut. His next opportunity to get back on the field will be in Week 6 against the Chargers.

OCTOBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Healthy scratch again Vele (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Jets.

Impact Vele surprisingly caught eight balls in Week 1 while playing just under half of the offensive snaps. However, he's since been sidelined due to a combination of a rib injury while also being a healthy scratch for the last two games. Troy Franklin has been the beneficiary, though he's tallied only two catches for 11 yards in the last two weeks.

SEPTEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Inactive for Week 3 Vele (ribs) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers.

Impact Vele caught all eight of his targets for 39 yards but suffered a rib injury during the regular-season opener in Seattle, which sidelined him for Week 2 against Pittsburgh. However, he returned to practice during Week 3 prep and didn't have an injury designation heading into Sunday. With the rookie seventh-round pick unavailable versus Tampa Bay, Josh Reynolds, Lil'Jordan Humphrey, Troy Franklin and Marvin Mims will compete for snaps behind No. 1 WR Courtland Sutton.

SEPTEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared to face Tampa Bay Vele (ribs) doesn't carry an injury designation into Sunday's game versus Tampa Bay and is expected to play.

Impact The seventh-round rookie won a job out of training camp and played a prominent Week 1 role for coach Sean Payton, seeing action on 49 percent of the offensive snaps versus Seattle. He caught a team-high eight passes on eight targets for 39 scoreless yards but suffered a ribs injury and missed last week's loss to the Steelers. Vele's return will likely push Lil'Jordan Humphrey and Marvin Mims back down the depth chart, with rookie Troy Franklin possibly heading back to the inactive list.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Looking good for Week 3 Vele (ribs) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.

Impact Vele failed to practice in any fashion last week before sitting out Denver's 13-6 loss to Pittsburgh. However, after opening Week 3 prep with a limited practice Wednesday and then taking every rep a day later, Vele looks on track to return to action Sunday at Tampa Bay. The rookie seventh-round pick served as Denver's No. 3 receiver in the Week 1 loss to the Seahawks, notching eight receptions for 39 yards on eight targets.

SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to limited practice Vele (ribs) was limited at practice Wednesday. Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.

Impact Vele missed all three practices last week before being ruled out for Denver's Week 2 loss to the Steelers. However, the wideout's return to a limited session Wednesday offers hope that he could potentially return to action Sunday against the Buccaneers. In Denver's season-opening loss to Seattle, the 2024 seventh-rounder caught all eight of his targets for 39 yards.

SEPTEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Injury Report: Three starters held out of practice, WR Devaughn Vele returns ahead of Week 3 matchup with Buccaneers Vele led the Broncos in receptions in Week 1.

SEPTEMBER 18 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM

Back at practice Wednesday Vele (ribs) is participating in Wednesday's practice, Zac Stevens of TheDNVR.com reports.

Impact Vele missed three straight practices before being ruled out for Denver's loss to the Steelers in Week 2, so even if he's limited, it's encouraging to see him back on the practice field. The rookie seventh-round pick caught all eight of his targets Week 1, so it would be a notable boost for the Broncos' passing offense to get him back on the field for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers.

SEPTEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Injury Report: WR Devaughn Vele lone Bronco ruled out of Week 2 game vs. Steelers Tackle Garett Bolles (calf), wide receiver Josh Reynolds (Achilles) and center Luke Wattenberg (ankle) improve to full participants in Frida...

SEPTEMBER 13 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM

Ruled out for Week 3 Vele (ribs) is ruled out for Sunday's game against the Steelers.

Impact Vele missed three consecutive practices this week due to a ribs issue, so it's no surprise to see him officially ruled out on Friday's injury report. The rookie seventh-round pick impressed with an eight-catch NFL debut in Week 1, but he'll have to wait until at least Week 3 against the Buccaneers to continue building chemistry with quarterback Bo Nix.

SEPTEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't practice all week Vele (ribs) remained sidelined for a third consecutive practice Friday, Chris Tomasson of the Denver Gazette reports.

Impact Denver has yet to release Friday's official injury report, but Vele will almost certainly be on it, though it remains to be seen whether the rookie wide receiver will be listed as questionable, doubtful or out. After an eight-catch NFL debut in Week 1 against the Seahawks, Vele's unlikely to have a significant role if he plays at all Sunday against the Steelers.

SEPTEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Still not practicing Vele (ribs) didn't practice Thursday, Ryan McFadden of The Denver Post and Chris Tomasson of The Denver Gazette report.

Impact Per Tomasson, Vele -- who also didn't practice Wednesday -- was spotted on a side field during Thursday's session. What the wideout is able to do Friday (if anything) will thus be telling with regard to his chances of playing Sunday against the Steelers. The 2024 seventh-rounder caught all eight of his targets for 39 yards in his NFL regular-season debut against the Seahawks in Week 1.

SEPTEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

DNP due to rib injury Vele (ribs) didn't practice Wednesday, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.

Impact Vele's banged up after a surprisingly busy NFL debut in which the 2024 seventh-round draft pick caught all eight of his targets, albeit for only 39 yards. He'll have two more chances to upgrade his practice participation as he looks to avoid carrying an injury designation into Sunday's home opener against the Steelers.

SEPTEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE