Sean Payton says that TE Caleb Lohner has really stood out at Broncos rookie minicamp
August 9, 2025; Santa Clara, California, USA; Denver Broncos tight end Caleb Lohner (84) after the game against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images | Kyle Terada-Imagn Images Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton met with the media on Saturday to talk about the ongoing rookie minicamp practices. However, one non-rookie has caught the eye of the Broncos head coach, and he went out of his way to hype them up.
Payton was answering a question about how they decide which veteran players participate in the rookie minicamp, and unprompted, Payton just started raving about second-year tight end Caleb Lohner. He told reporters that “Lohner looks entirely different in this camp. Now he was here in this camp a year ago as a draft pick, but he stood out.
” Sean Payton out of nowhere today after rookie minicamp: “I’ll tell you who stood out — Caleb (Lohner). ” Usually doesn’t single guys out unprompted, but here’s two mins of Payton raving on #Broncos second-year TE Lohner. “He’s in great shape.
You see his athleticism. ” pic. twitter.
com/EswOk20o9X — Luca Evans (@bylucaevans) May 9, 2026 Payton was then asked what Lohner is doing better this year compared to last year. He simply said “everything”. “Everything.
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