It’s going to be interesting to see how many and who will show up.

After a disappointing career in Denver clouded by injuries and a year deferred over COVID concerns, fans were finally ready to see what Ja’Wuan James could do. Then he tore his Achilles tendon during a workout away from team facilities. DaeSean Hamilton, a member of a crowded receiver’s room, was on the cusp of being traded right before he tore his ACL during a workout also being conducted outside the team facility. The Denver Broncos have made it clear that they will be voiding money owed on contracts where players are injured while avoiding the team’s offseason training activities.

The NFL players union has been urging players not to attend the voluntary Offseason Program at the team facilities. Initially the reason seemed to be fears about the lingering COVID 19 virus, but more recently the union has stated safety concerns regarding the physical demands of the offseason program. Especially with the regular season expanding from 16 to 17 games, the union appears to seeking a less strenuous offseason.

As Mike Klis said in his article, the union is has staked out legitimate safety concerns. However, the NFL has countered with the hard reality that if you are injured away from the facility like James and Hamilton were, your salary and medical care might not be as secure. It’s a dangerous game of chicken that only injured players will lose.

Monday is Phase II of the Broncos OTA program and there’s no word yet on who will or will not be in attendance. Conducting workouts individually in lieu of ‘voluntary’ OTAs has already proven costly for a pair of former Broncos players. Players no doubt saw what happened to James and Hamilton, but what they do with that information remains to be seen.

HORSE TRACKS

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"It’s a tough time," said starting linebacker Josey Jewell. "Everyone is in limbo still with their decision. It will be interesting who shows up and who doesn’t.’’

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Broncos Team Historian Jim Saccomano examines the hubbub around the schedule release.

Ask Aric: Predicting how the Broncos will start the 2021 season
Is a 3-0 start within reach for the Broncos? Aric DiLalla answers that question and more in this week's mailbag.

Former Ute Garett Bolles one-on-one with Dave Fox; Overcoming odds to rise to the top! | KJZZ
- This past week, the Utah chapter of the National Football Foundation honored 11 of the top football players in the state as the winners of the N-F-F Scholar-Leader-Athlete winners for this past season. - At the awards ceremony each year a local NFL athlete is invited to speak to the kids, and former Ute and Denver Broncos offensive lineman Garett Bolles accepted the invitation.

Denver Broncos rookie Javonte Williams a smart running back | 9news.com
The second round draft pick rushed for more than 2,000 yards his last two years at North Carolina even though he split carries with Michael Carter.

Denver Broncos sign quarterback Case Cookus | 9news.com
Cookus will be Denver's No. 4 QB

As Phase Two of offseason program begins, how many players will show up? - ProFootballTalk

Mike McCarthy: Dak Prescott will do most things in OTAs, full-go for training camp - ProFootballTalk

Return of the PFT Mailbag - ProFootballTalk

FMIA: Schedule No. 102,844 And The Nuttiness Around NFL's Annual Slate - Peter King, NBC
Peter King's Football Morning In America column begins with the 2021 NFL schedule and the story of how it came together. Plus more news and notes.

Jaguars QB Lawrence on pitch count, RB Etienne taking wideout reps in Meyer's first on-field practice
Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence and RB Travis Etienne saw the field for the first time at minicamp on Saturday, which was Urban Meyer's first on-field practice as head coach.

Roundup: Bucs signing cornerback Antonio Hamilton to one-year deal
The Buccaneers are adding to their secondary depth with the signing of free-agent CB Antonio Hamilton on a one-year deal, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reports.

Cardinals' Kingsbury tabs Isaiah Simmons, Zaven Collins as 'prettiest linebacker duo'
Cardinals coach Kliff Kingsbury is excited about the Cardinals new starting linebacker duo Isaiah Simmons and Zaven Collins, who are the team's last two first-round selections.

Bears' Andy Dalton will get first team reps over Justin Fields during OTAs, Matt Nagy says - CBSSports.com
Andy Dalton is still QB1 in Chicago

Giants sign former first-round pick Kelvin Benjamin, who's set to play tight end, and ex-Eagle Corey Clement - CBSSports.com
Benjamin will reportedly transition to tight end

Buccaneers' Kyle Trask already opening eyes during rookie minicamp, Bruce Arians gives rave review - CBSSports.com
Arians was very complimentary of his young quarterback out of the gate