The Denver Broncos are rewarding Sean Payton for his immediate success as their head coach. Payton and the Broncos have agreed to a new five-year contract extension, the team announced Thursday.
Sean Payton agreed to terms Thursday on a new five-year contract with the Denver Broncos that spans through the 2030 season. The deal replaces the final two years Payton, 62, had remaining on his existing deal.
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.
The Broncos have locked up their brain trust for the long haul. After signing general manager George Paton to a five-year extension last month, the team has agreed to a new contract with head coach Sean Payton.
ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports the Broncos are signing HC Sean Payton to a five-year extension. Payton, 62, began his NFL coaching career with the Eagles as their QBs coach back in 1997.
Only two running backs in Denver Broncos history scored more touchdowns as a rookie than RJ Harvey's 12. As the No. 2 running back in the rotation last season, Harvey wasn't expected to be the top guy, but after J.K.
The Broncos have fielded one of the NFL’s best defenses in the last two years, especially against the pass. Denver allowed just 5.6 yards per attempt in 2024, the second-lowest mark in the league, which dropped to a league-best 4.8 in 2025.
Another day, another pass through the backup quarterback rumor mill for the Denver Broncos. After being urged to look into New Orleans' Spencer Rattler, the Broncos have been named a "potential landing spot" for Steelers reserve signal-caller Mason Rudolph, who could become a salary cap casualty before the 2026 season.
The Denver Broncos have begun extension talks with cornerback Ja'Quan McMillian. McMillian's agent, Deryk Gilmore, provided the update to The Denver Gazette 's Chris Tomasson on Wednesday .
If Talanoa Hufanga had caught even half of the number of would-be interceptions he dropped last season, he may have given Myles Garrett a run for his money for the NFL's Defensive Player of the Year award.
The Denver Broncos have a lot of money invested in the offensive line, with Bo Nix being on an inexpensive draft-pick contract. But as it nears time to give Nix an extension, the question is how much the Broncos can afford to continue to invest in the O-line.
The Denver Broncos had a good passing game in 2024 and 2025, but they still lacked consistency and explosive plays, which led them to make a big addition this offseason.
Teams have a much clearer picture of where they stand now that free agency and the NFL Draft are in the rearview mirror. That doesn't mean every question has been answered.
The Denver Broncos are entering the 2026 season as true contenders. After a dominant 14-3 season and an AFC Championship appearance last year, they are ready to make another run.
Mike Klis reports that Broncos TE Caleb Lohner will miss two weeks of OTAs after undergoing a routine cleanup procedure on his lower body. Klis adds that Lohner is expected to be fully healthy in time for the start of training camp.
The Denver Broncos were mostly quiet this offseason, but they made a trade that could push their offense to the next level. They sent a first-round pick to the Miami Dolphins to get star wide receiver Jaylen Waddle next to Courtland Sutton.
Denver Broncos standout Jonathon Cooper has been arrested on three concerning charges. Cooper was arrested Thursday night for alleged domestic violence, according to TMZ Sports.