One Position Battle Suddenly Ignited at Broncos Minicamp
One Position Battle Suddenly Ignited at Broncos Minicamp
Get ready for fireworks at this position later this summer at Denver Broncos training camp. Chad Jensen|
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Denver BroncosSix players or seven? That's what the Denver Broncos will be deciding when it comes to the number of defensive linemen they'll carry on the 53-man roster out of training camp.
Last year, the Broncos carried seven defensive linemen out of camp, though Jordan Jackson was a healthy scratch and hardly saw the field. With John Franklin-Myers gone in free agency, and a new face in the form of third-round rookie Tyler Onyedim drafted to fill his shoes, I've vacillated on whether the Broncos will carry six or seven D-linemen.
Coming out of mandatory minicamp, though, I'm leaning heavily toward seven, and it's because of one guy: Matt Henningsen. As it stands, the Broncos have six D-line locks for the roster: Zach Allen, D.J. Jones, Malcolm Roach, Onyedim, Eyioma Uwazurike, and Sai'vion Jones.
That seventh and last spot will come down to Henningsen, Jackson, and perhaps defensive tackle Kristian Williams, though he's a distant third in the running for it.
Minicamp Momentum
However, momentum is a powerful thing, especially in football. In an open competition, it can elevate a position group, and it can separate players.
It's still very early, but Henningsen has a stranglehold on that momentum. He had a very productive minicamp, disrupting multiple plays as a pass rusher and even tipping a Sam Ehlinger pass, which he then came down with and returned to the house.
That's exactly how you create momentum and establish some separation in a competition. I can't lie, though. I did not see this coming from Henningsen, who's been a lunch-pail type of contributor since arriving in Denver as a 2022 sixth-round draft pick out of Wisconsin.
In each of his first two seasons, Henningsen made the 53-man roster out of training camp, and contributed up front to the Broncos' D-line rotation. In his third year, he did not make the 53, but the Broncos kept him in the fold on the practice squad, then signed him to a futures contract in January of 2025.
It would be a big contract year for Henningsen, but then disaster struck when he suffered a torn Achilles tendon during the Broncos' joint practice with the San Francisco 49ers in August of last year. That shut him down for the season at the penultimate worst possible time.
Based on his relatively low impact as a former late-round draft pick, you'd be forgiven if you thought that would be the last you'd see of Henningsen in the Orange and Blue. But that's not what happened.
A Hand Up
The Broncos recognized Henningsen's extremely ill-timed injury, and being unwilling to give up on him quite yet, they re-signed him to a one-year deal this past March, giving him the opportunity to compete in the offseason program and training camp. That hand up extended to a down-on-his-luck player could pay dividends for the team.
So far, Henningsen has been equal to the opportunity the Broncos gave him. Time will tell whether he'll be able to sustain this momentum when training camp arrives in late July, but we'd be remiss to underestimate him any further.
The Takeaway
In the non-contact format of OTAs and minicamp, it's not easy for a lineman to stand out. Henningsen did just that, which is an encouraging harbinger of what could await when the pads go on in training camp.
Again, the top six D-line spots are rather cut and dry. The Broncos may have always been planning to carry seven, though, and Henningsen should be viewed as the early leader in the clubhouse for that last spot.
Published Jun 19, 2026
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CHAD JENSENChad Jensen is the Publisher of Denver Broncos On SI, the Founder of Mile High Huddle, and creator of the popular Mile High Huddle Podcast. Chad has been on the Denver Broncos beat since 2012 and is a member of the Pro Football Writers of America.
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Badenoch blasts 'moaning' female Labour MPs over Burnham jobs 'quota'
Kemi Badenoch has told Labour women to earn a job in Andy Burnham's Cabinet instead of demanding they are handed jobs because of their gender.
The Tory leader lashed out today amid reports that female MPs are demanding the de-facto new prime minister introduce a 50:50 gender split 'quota' in his government.
Amid reports that former foreign secretary David Miliband is being lined up to return to the role, possibly with his brother Ed as Chancellor, one female minister also complained that Burnham could not have 'more Milibands than women' in the top posts.
But in a scathing article in the Times today Mrs Badenoch told them to 'stop moaning' and get chosen on merit instead of retreating into 'more of the failed identity politics that is holding back our country'.
'There are many, many reasons why you shouldn't have any Milibands in the cabinet,' she said.
'But complaining that the boys haven't given them the right jobs or that the boys are taking all the jobs, just shows that Labour's women still don't get it.'
The idea of quotas was also attacked by Baroness Jacqui Smith, Labour's Skills Minister.
Asked by Times Radio if Mr Burnham should reserve jobs for women, she said: 'No, I think what Andy Burnham should be doing is building the very best team around him to change this country.'
A letter written by the Women's Parliamentary Labour Party has called on Mr Burnham to ensure a 50:50 split between men and women in government jobs
Amid reports that former foreign secretary David Miliband (above, right, in 2010) is being lined up to return to the role, possibly with his brother Ed as Chancellor, one female minister complained that Burnham could not have 'more Milibands than women' in the top posts
But Mrs Badenoch told them to pipe down and get chosen on merit instead of retreating into 'more of the failed identity politics that is holding back our country'
A letter written by the Women's Parliamentary Labour Party and seen by the BBC has called on Mr Burnham to ensure a 50:50 split between men and women in government jobs after he succeeds Sir Keir Starmer.
'We are asking you to demonstrate this change from day one and address the toxicity and misogyny within our own party and government,' it said.
Labour has never had a female leader, while the Conservatives have had three, and Mrs Badenoch urged the government to follow its meritocratic example.
'If you run a meritocracy, then you do not have to worry about jobs for the boys,' she wrote.
'Every woman who is a Conservative MP, every woman who has ever won the leadership, has had to fight to get where she is.
'By contrast, Labour women are demanding guarantees from Burnham. But the truth is he doesn't have to give any guarantees.
'If none of Labour's women are prepared to get their hands dirty and challenge him for the leadership, their demands are toothless.'
'In fact, it's quite revealing that the women's parliamentary Labour Party has written to Burnham asking him to commit himself to at least 50 per cent female ministers.
'This has nothing to do with meritocracy. It is yet more of the failed identity politics that is holding back our country.'
Venezuela Fury and Noah Price subsidising their life by livestreaming
Venezuela Fury and her husband Noah Price look to be making their own way in the world by raking it in from their lucrative social media accounts.
The influencer daughter of Tyson and Paris Fury, 16, has become an internet sensation after tying the knot with her husband Noah, 19, earlier this year.
Since getting married and moving in together the couple have been earning thousands of pounds a month, livestreaming their life as newlyweds in their static caravan in the East Riding of Yorkshire.
And fans can't get enough of their regular life updates on TikTok and Kick, which have proved to be very profitable for the pair.
They look to be supporting themselves after Noah denied that he was given £5million by Venezuela's family as a wedding gift.
Despite his wife's huge family wealth, an estimated combined £160 million, Noah recently told his Kick followers that he 'pays for everything' for the couple.
Making light of the claims about Venezuela's millionaire financial status, Noah said: 'I actually pay for everything unfortunately. You'd expect the millionaire to pay for it wouldn't you.'
Venezuela Fury and Noah Price are earning thousands livestreaming their caravan life - after her new groom insisted he pays all the bills and denied he had £5m handout from her dad
The influencer daughter of Tyson and Paris Fury , 16, has become an internet sensation after tying the knot with her husband Noah, 19, earlier this year
Venezuela then asked their fans: 'Do you think I am a millionaire?'
Noah joked: 'She isn't a secret millionaire guys', before she broke into song and sang: 'But I live like a millionaire!'
But it seems according to estimated calculations from their social media work, Noah and Venezuela can more than afford to support themselves.
Noah has been livestreaming on platforms such as Kick and TikTok, where viewers can send paid gifts or donations.
He was previously encouraging viewers to send gifts on his honeymoon during livestreams, suggesting this is one revenue stream.
Both Noah and Venezuela have built substantial followings on Instagram and TikTok. They can potentially earn money through sponsored posts, brand collaborations, affiliate links and creator payouts.
Kick allows its creators to take home 95 per cent of the £4.99 subscription cost that fans pay.
Streamers keep 100 per cent of direct tips and donations, minus minor standard payment processing fees.
It is unclear how many subscribers Noah currently has because this information is hidden, but he does have 7,200 followers which is publicly viewable.
An industry insider has suggested Noah is making around £400 per video on TikTok, while Venezuela is likely to make £2,000 due to her following count of 1.3 million.
An industry insider has suggested Noah is making around £400 per video on TikTok, while Venezuela is likely to make £2,000 due to her following count of 1.3 million
In one video on their honeymoon, Noah asked his followers if they'd give them some more gifts now that they were married.
In a TikTok live viewed by 20,000 he said: 'Keep liking our videos people, keep sending gifts.'
After saying thank you to several of his followers he joked they should stick around on the livestream and 'watch Venezuela punch me in the mouth'.
The other half of the honeymooning couple said: 'I am, honestly!'
Noah previously confirmed that the pair don't share their finances after they were asked whether they have a shared bank account.
'She earns her money, I earn mine,' said Noah, as Venezuela joked: 'Yeah, what you gonna do about it.'
Noah went on to debunk the rumour that Tyson gave him £5million when he tied the knot with his daughter as he insisted: 'No Tyson did not give me £5million'.
Meanwhile Venezuela is being eyed up by executives for a fly on the wall TV series.
Noah went on to debunk the rumour that Tyson gave him £5million when he tied the knot with his daughter as he insisted: 'No Tyson did not give me £5million'
Boasting 1.3 million TikTok followers, Venezuela is already entertaining fans with her honest musings and candid moments, from cooking to kitting out her and Noah's static caravan home.
And following the success of the Netflix series At Home With The Furys, it is no wonder bosses are wanting to draw on the Fury popularity.
A TV insider said: 'The couple are not A-list celebrities but everyone has become obsessed with their love story.
'People are genuinely intrigued by them. Whether it’s the fact they have married so young, Venezuela’s famous family or their gypsy lifestyle, they have the ‘X factor'.
'Several TV executives think a proper fly-on-the-wall series following their lives as newlyweds in the gypsy community would be fascinating,' they told The Sun.
It is thought Netflix would be likely to produce the series due to their already established relationship with the Furys.
Venezuela's representatives told The Daily Mail: 'We have many offers on the table regarding Venezuela which we are discussing.'
