Broncos rookie Jonah Coleman scores game-winning TD, honors Terrell Davis
With R.J. Harvey injured, fourth-round pick Jonah Coleman ran for the winning score against Jacksonville and mimicked Terrell Davis's Mile High Salute.
What to know
- Jonah Coleman, a fourth-round rookie, scored his first NFL touchdown to give Denver its first lead and eventual 20-13 win over Jacksonville.
- He celebrated with Terrell Davis's Mile High Salute, saying he consulted Davis, who shares his marketing representative, before paying tribute.
- With starters R.J. Harvey and J.K. Dobbins both dealing with injuries, Coleman's workload (10 carries, 39 yards, 3 catches, 19 yards) may grow ahead of Week 3 against the Rams.
Fans are thrilled by the tribute to Terrell Davis and the nostalgia of the Mile High Salute returning.
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“i love that 30 years later, this is still a thing. Thanks, TD!”
Broncos fan · Yahoo Sports ↗
Fans see Coleman's emergence as a promising sign for the Broncos backfield given Harvey and Dobbins' injuries.
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“Jonah Coleman first TD and celebrated with the Mile High Salute… WE ARE SO BACK!”
Broncos fan · Yahoo Sports ↗
“He's one of the best to ever do it. I just felt like I had to pay my dues and pay my respect.”
Jonah Coleman, Broncos rookie RB · Denver Post ↗ · Sep 20
Jonah Coleman Broncos rookie running backTerrell Davis Broncos Hall of Fame running backR.J. Harvey Broncos starting running backJ.K. Dobbins Broncos veteran running back
Bo Nix Broncos quarterback
Sean Payton Broncos head coach
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Coleman details Davis connection and seals win with late run
The Denver Post detailed how Coleman, who shares a marketing representative with Davis, iced the game with a late run in which he slid inbounds to protect the clock, and quoted quarterback Bo Nix praising his ball security.
“He has to protect the football, stay in bounds, a lot of things are going through his head while he's trying to run the ball well.”
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Broncos RB JK Dobbins, who left Sunday's win over the Jaguars with a hamstring injury, is "good", source said. They face the Rams next Sunday night.
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As the Broncos start practice this week, running back Jonah Coleman is dealing with a sprained ankle that he suffered in Sunday’s game vs. Jacksonville, per source. Denver RB RJ Harvey continues to make progress on his hamstring recovery, and the team also received good news on
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Broncos fans celebrate Coleman's tribute across social media
A wave of fan posts on Broncos Twitter praised Coleman's homage to Davis, comparing the moment to past salutes and welcoming the rookie's emergence.
“JONAH COLEMAN MILE HIGH SALUTE IM GETTING FLASHBACKS TO BRYANT LAST YEAR…”
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first by Yahoo Sports, 3d ago
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The rookie Jonah Coleman gives the Broncos a fourth quarter lead 🐴 JAXvsDEN on CBS/Paramount+ Stream on @NFLPlus
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J.K. Dobbins Injury: Sean Payton Gives Broncos Update Getty DENVER, COLORADO – SEPTEMBER 20: J.K. Dobbins #27 of the Denver Broncos runs with the ball during… # NFL # DenverBroncos # Denver # Broncos # Football
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Coleman performs Terrell Davis's Mile High Salute — Coleman celebrated his first career touchdown with the Mile High Salute, the signature gesture of Broncos Hall of Fame back Terrell Davis.
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Coleman scores first NFL touchdown to give Broncos the lead — At the 7:24 mark of the fourth quarter, Coleman ran in from 3 yards out to break a 13-13 tie, giving Denver a 20-13 lead over Jacksonville that held as the final score.
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Coleman steps into starting role with Harvey injured — With starting running back R.J. Harvey sidelined by injury, the Broncos turned to fourth-round pick Jonah Coleman for a bigger workload in just his second NFL game.
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Newcomers Jaylen Waddle, Jonah Coleman lead Broncos to win https://www. espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/499995 74/denver-broncos-new-players-jaylen-waddle-jonah-coleman-lead-first-win?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub Posted into NFL @ nfl-espn