They always say, "Next man up." But what happens when you run out of next men? The Broncos might be at that point if their COVID-19 woes get any worse.

COVID-19 has rocked the Denver Broncos and the Los Angeles Chargers this week. But at this moment, it is the Broncos who are trending in the wrong direction.

Despite taking extra precautions, COVID-19 hit the Denver Broncos hard on Wednesday.

But thanks to the new NFL protocols, the Broncos have a chance to get multiple players back before Sunday’s game against the Chargers.

COVID-19 has swept across the NFL this week.

So far, the Broncos have been relatively unscathed.

That's made Vic Fangio "relieved, but nervous."

Denver's injuries, however, are a different story.

Caden Sterns has been incredibly efficient this year.

With Kareem Jackson dinged up, the rookie safety could get his first start as a Bronco against the Chargers.

Here's what Sterns' efficiency could mean for Sunday's game.

Angered by the Cowboys' tactical arrogance, the Broncos got mad as hell, and they weren't gonna take it anymore.

By Tuesday afternoon, George Paton and Vic Fangio must narrow down the Broncos' roster from 80 players to the final 53.

Here's who is projected to make the final roster.

Teddy Bridgewater, not Drew Lock, had the highest highs and the lowest lows during Wednesday’s practice.

With the QB competition potentially coming to an end soon, did the rollercoaster day help or hurt Teddy’s quest to becoming the starter?

The Broncos practiced like it was September ... At QB, Fangio said he considers the work from last week "in totality," and not just focused on Saturday's game reps against Minnesota reserves ... and Baron Browning makes his training-camp debut.

Drew Lock was electric to start Sunday's scrimmage.

Not only did he have the pass of training camp, he commanded two touchdown drives early.

Lock needed a strong day on Sunday. He delivered.

On Friday, inaccurate was the word of the day for the Broncos' quarterbacks.

One quarterback flipped that on its head in nearly the best possible way 24 hours later during Saturday's practice.

The first day of training camp was about the stars. Von Miller and Jerry Jeudy shined on Wednesday to open camp.

Thursday, however, was about the players that don't get the attention and praise they deserve.

Only one team has allowed more combined kickoff- and punt-return touchdowns than the Broncos in the last two years. They hope their Day 3 picks can change that.

Learn more about the Broncos' Day 3 picks and how they will factor into the team's 2021 plans.

George Paton isn't just trusting his talent evaluators with his high-upside picks. He's trusting the entire Broncos organization to tap into the immense talent that he's bringing to Denver in 2021.