OBT: Biggest Defensive Takeaways from Week 2 — Elliss’ Momentum, Tillman’s Rise & DB Battles Heat Up

On today’s Orange & Blue Today, Andrew Mason and Cecil Lammey break down the biggest defensive takeaways from Week 2 of Broncos OTAs — a practice where the defense once again showed juice, depth, and emerging storylines all over the field. The headline: Jonah Elliss backed up his strong Week 1 with another disruptive day. His burst, leverage, and ability to win early in the rep are becoming a theme, not a fluke. The rookie looks like he belongs in the rotation already. Then there’s Dondrea Tillman, who continues to flash versatility and play strength. With another year in the system, he looks poised to take on a bigger role — whether as a rotational piece or a matchup‑specific weapon. The fellas also dive into the defensive backfield, where roles, rotations, and competition remain wide open. From the nickel battle to the depth behind Pat Surtain and Riley Moss, Week 2 gave us new clues about who’s rising and who still has work to do. 🔥 In this episode: How Jonah Elliss followed up his breakout Week 1 performance Why Dondrea Tillman looks ready for a bigger 2026 role What we learned about the DB rotation and competition Which defenders are stacking good days — and why it matters The overall tone and energy of the defense in Week 2 Drop your take — which defender made the strongest impression in Week 2 of OTAs.