Denver Broncos second year player development updates

Feb 7, 2016; Santa Clara, CA, USA; Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) runs the ball against Denver Broncos linebacker Shane Ray (56) during the second quarter in Super Bowl 50 at Levi
Feb 7, 2016; Santa Clara, CA, USA; Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) runs the ball against Denver Broncos linebacker Shane Ray (56) during the second quarter in Super Bowl 50 at Levi
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Sep 3, 2015; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Broncos defensive back Taurean Nixon (39) before the game of a preseason game against the Arizona Cardinals at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 3, 2015; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Broncos defensive back Taurean Nixon (39) before the game of a preseason game against the Arizona Cardinals at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

Taurean Nixon, CB

Nixon was basically just an ultra-athlete coming out of Tulane last year. He played the nickel CB position for the Green Wave along with teammate Lorenzo Doss, and earned a spot on the active roster late last season when the Broncos had suffered enough injuries in the secondary.

He was on the roster for the Super Bowl after spending most of last season on the team’s practice squad, where he was able to develop and turn some of that athletic ability into football skill.

We’ll get a first-hand look at just how far he’s come very soon.

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