Brandon Marshall wasn’t easy to miss as he watched the University of Central Florida football practice Tuesday. He was the guy wearing the Broncos’ T-shirt. And to think Marshall’s team pride has been questioned in recent months.

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Future of Broncos’ Marshall hangs in balance

The Denver Broncos aren’t taking this preseason stuff very lightly. Under new coach Josh McDaniels, all but a handful of their practices have been in full pads, something that was almost unheard of under former coach Mike Shanahan. The preseason games won’t be a walk in the park, either. McDaniels has told his starters and draft picks to expect to play deep into Friday night’s exhibition…

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McDaniels taking preseason stuff very seriously (AP)

BOURBONNAIS, ILL. — A couple of overlooked receivers are emerging as threats for the Chicago Bears and new quarterback Jay Cutler.

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Bears develop targets for Cutler

Cornerback Alphonso Smith left college football as the ACC’s all-time leader in interceptions with the kind of coveted “ball skills” scouts consistently look for in defensive backs. He’s proving it in camp.

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Dove Valley Days: Smith bolstering Broncos’ secondary

Ryan Torain is essentially finished with the Broncos after he was placed on the waived injured list Wednesday.

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Torain done with the Broncos after another knee injury

Football Outsiders goes team-by-team through the NFL, examining players on the rise, players trending down and a key player to watch for each club.

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Football Outsiders: Intriguing players to watch

A couple of overlooked receivers are emerging as threats for the Bears and new quarterback Jay Cutler.

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Veteran Bears receivers heap praise on new QB Cutler

The key statistics for the 49ers so far in training camp: 19 practices, 18 in pads, three “nutcracker” drills and seven injuries lasting a week or longer.

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Singletary, 49ers hitting it off

For something that is widely considered meaningless, a preseason game can consume a young man’s livelihood.

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Klis: Undrafted talent fighting for jobs

The players are starting to win. They may not be moving into the ritzy, big-league baseball neighborhoods, but NFL players are starting to give owners a tussle for their money.

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Players clean up; salaries, bonuses up from last year