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Broncos excuse Jonathon Cooper from minicamp amid domestic violence charges

Denver Broncos linebacker Jonathon Cooper was excused from mandatory minicamp on Tuesday after being arrested twice in the last two weeks, which head coach Sean Payton touched on in a press conference.

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Broncos Waive/Injured WR Michael Woods

According to Mike Klis, the Broncos waived WR Michael Woods with an injury designation on Tuesday. Woods will revert to Denver’s injured reserve once he passes through waivers unclaimed. Woods, 26, was a sixth-round pick by the Browns out of Oklahoma in 2022.

Bo Nix News / Yardbarker / June 16

Broncos QB Bo Nix reveals the one question that 'little kids' can stop asking him

Colorado kids who have been losing sleep over Nix's injury, rest easy.

Steelers reportedly could make bold quarterback decision ahead of Aaron Rodgers' final season

Steelers get warning on Aaron Rodgers before 2026 season

Favorite to win Vikings' QB competition revealed after mandatory minicamp

Falcons share discouraging Michael Penix Jr. update amid Tua Tagovailoa competition

Lions must fix one thing in 2026 or the season could unravel

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The ''Madden' cover athletes' quiz

Some of the greatest players in NFL history have graced the cover of "Madden." How many of these players can you name in five minutes?

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Denver Broncos News / 5 GOATs / June 16

Construction worker dies at Denver Broncos’ new training facility

A construction worker died at the site of the new Denver Broncos training facility, the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office said (via The Denver Post). The man was found unresponsive “in a confined ceiling area” by fellow workers on Monday night.

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The greatest all-time linebacker in for every NFL franchise

Yardbarker's best-of NFL positional series continues with linebackers. This does not cover pure pass-rushing threats -- we will get to them -- but rather true off-ball defenders who thrived as traditional inside and outside 'backers.

Denver Broncos News / The Spun / June 16

Construction Worker Dies At Denver Broncos Facility Monday

A construction worker died at the site of the Denver Broncos' training facility on Monday. The Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office said deputies responded to a "medical emergency" at the new facility's construction site around 8:20 p.m.

Denver Broncos News / NFLTradeRumors.co / June 16

Broncos Made Four Roster Moves On Tuesday

The Denver Broncos officially signed WR Hakeem Butler and CB Sean Fresch on Tuesday, per the NFL transaction wire. To make room, the Broncos waived CB Paul Manning and WR Michael Woods (injured). Butler was the UFL Offensive Player of the Year with the St.

Denver Broncos News / NFL on ClutchPoints / June 16

Pat Surtain explains why Broncos’ Jaylen Waddle addition will frighten AFC

The Denver Broncos entered minicamp this week with one of the NFL’s most notable offseason additions, and star cornerback Patrick Surtain II believes the arrival of Jaylen Waddle adds a new dimension to the offense.

Sean Payton News / A to Z Sports / June 16

Sean Payton pulls back the curtain on the biggest headline and drops some huge news as Mandatory Minicamp kicks off

The Denver Broncos are hoping they get their star quarterback, Bo Nix, back soon and healthy for the season. The Denver Broncos had a legit shot at winning the Super Bowl last season.

NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / June 16

Jaguars Nearly Had Deal With J.K. Dobbins

The Broncos agreed to re-sign running back J.K. Dobbins to a two-year, $16MM contract on the first day of the negotiating period in March, but they almost lost him to another AFC contender in free agency.

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The way-too-early 2027 NFL first-round mock draft

With the 2026 draft in the books, teams are already looking toward 2027. Here's our way-too-early 2027 NFL mock draft, as of April 27, 2026.

Let's tap the brakes on the hype for Arch Manning for 2027 NFL Draft

Round 1 of the 2027 NFL Draft projected to be top-heavy with QBs

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2026 NFL Draft: First-round grades

25 late-round draft picks who will impact the 2026 NFL season

Jonathon Cooper News / NFLTradeRumors.co / June 16

Broncos OLB Jonathon Cooper Will Not Be In Attendance For Mandatory Minicamp

Mike Klis of 9News reports Broncos OLB Jonathon Cooper will not be in attendance for mandatory minicamp as he’s been excused while he works through his

Denver Broncos News / Denver Broncos on SI / June 16

Broncos Narrow Offseason Roster as Mandatory Minicamp Begins

The Denver Broncos made two corresponding roster transactions after signing a pair of players ahead of this week's mandatory minicamp. Per the Denver Gazette, the Broncos on Tuesday waived wide receiver Michael Woods II and cornerback Paul Manning, both of whom joined the team following tryouts at rookie minicamp last month.

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Bo Nix News / Denver Broncos on SI / June 16

Bo Nix's Next Contract Just Got More Expensive for the Broncos

During the 2027 NFL league year, the 2024 quarterback draft class will be eligible for extensions. Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix is among those players.

Denver Broncos News / Denver Broncos on SI / June 15

Projecting Broncos' 53-Man Roster Before Mandatory Minicamp

Things are about to get a bit more interesting at Denver Broncos HQ. The players and coaches will reconvene at Broncos Park Powered by CommonSpirit on Tuesday for mandatory minicamp, which is a step up intensity-wise that bridges the gap between OTAs and training camp.

R.J. Harvey News / Pro Football Rumors / June 15

Broncos RB RJ Harvey Underwent Offseason Shoulder Surgery

The Broncos are hoping for more from RJ Harvey during the running back’s second year in the NFL. However, the former second-round pick will first have to recover from offseason surgery.

J.K. Dobbins News / Denver Broncos on SI / June 15

J.K. Dobbins Vows to Prove Last Season Was No Fluke

The mantra for 2026 at Denver Broncos headquarters is 'G.T.D.' Go the distance. The Broncos came up short on their Super Bowl aspirations last season, mainly due to some ill-timed injury misfortune.

Denver Broncos News / Denver Broncos on SI / June 15

Broncos Leverage Marvin Mims Situation by Signing Returnman

The Denver Broncos made a second transaction on Monday, signing cornerback/returner Sean Fresch Jr. to the offseason roster, according to DNVR's Zac Stevens.

Bo Nix News / A to Z Sports / June 15

Bo Nix faces final offseason ankle injury benchmark ahead of training camp as the Denver Broncos begin mandatory minicamp

Will Bo Nix participate in practices as the Denver Broncos kick off their mandatory minicamp this week? It’s the final offseason ankle injury benchmark ahead of training camp for the third-year quarterback.