ENGLEWOOD, Colo. -- Denver Broncos coach Sean Payton offered the strongest public vote of confidence to date Saturday for the return of running back Javonte Williams from last season's devastating knee injury for the start of training camp this summer.
After a rookie minicamp practice at the team's suburban Denver complex, Payton was asked about the current depth at running back on the roster and offered Williams' progress is now on schedule for the start of training camp.
"Our current starter is doing extremely well," Payton said. "I would tell you we expect him to be ready for the start of training camp and that's good news -- (that's) Javonte.