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.

The Broncos traded Devaughn Vele. So who is now in line to make the initial 53-man roster ahead of the 2025 season?

Troy Franklin has been having an incredible training camp in Denver, and he showed that on Saturday night with four catches for 67 yards and two touchdowns in a 27-7 win over the Arizona Cardinals. It left head coach Sean Payton declaring that Franklin's breakout season is underway, and he has high expectations for the former Duck going into 2025.

With the Broncos trading Devaughn Vele to the Saints, one of Denver’s overlooked wideouts could emerge as the ultimate 2025 fantasy football deep sleeper.

Troy Franklin caught two touchdown passes from Jarrett Stidham and the Denver Broncos rolled over the Arizona Cardinals 27-7 on Saturday night in a matchup of mostly backups. With both

"When you find a long run in the NFL, you probably find receivers doing a good job on the perimeter," Head Coach Sean Payton said.

Denver Broncos second-year wide receiver Troy Franklin continued to stand out in the team's 27-7 win over the Arizona Cardinals on Saturday in the second week of the preseason. Franklin caught four of his five targets from backup quarterback Jarrett Stidham for 67 yards and two touchdowns.