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Denver Broncos kick off opening NFL training camp of season today

Denver Broncos wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders takes part in drills during an NFL football organized training activity session at the team's headquarters on May 13 in Englewood, Colo. (AP photo)

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — The Denver Broncos are the first team in the NFL to kick off training camp today, and they’ll do it with Emmanuel Sanders on hand and also Drew Lock.

Sanders won’t be full-go as he continues his comeback from a torn Achilles tendon last December, but “Emmanuel looks good. He’s not going to go on PUP. He’ll start practicing from Day 1,” general manager John Elway said Wednesday. “Obviously we’re going to work him in slowly.”

Pro Bowl running back Phillip Lindsay, who hasn’t taken a snap since suffering a wrist injury at Oakland on Christmas Eve, also will be eased into action.

“Lindsay’s ready to go,” new head coach Vic Fangio said. “Lindsay, Emmanuel, we’ll ease them in, but we’ll get them in quickly.”

Rookies and veterans reported to UC Health Training Center on Wednesday, a week earlier than usual because of the Broncos’ upcoming Hall of Fame game against Atlanta on Aug. 1.

Three other teams — the Cardinals, Seahawks and Ravens — also had rookies report Wednesday but their veterans get several more days of summer vacation, unlike the Broncos.

The Detroit Lions have rookies report today and veterans on Wednesday, while the Green Bay Packers don’t open until next week — rookies Monday and veterans also Wednesday.

Lock agreed to terms with the Broncos on Wednesday afternoon, avoiding a potential holdout. He is vying for the backup job behind newcomer Joe Flacco, whom Elway acquired from Baltimore in yet another offseason makeover.

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