Denver Broncos: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

National outlet adds to growing optimism that would leave Broncos fans sighing in relief

The return in full of the Broncos’ most important player would be a big springboard going into training camp next month. The Denver Broncos’ season ended in the most painful of fashions, with a 10-7 loss to the New England Patriots in last season’s AFC Championship Game.

Features

The Morning Bark

The Quiz of the Day

Payton Illustrates Why Broncos Re-Signed ILB Justin Strnad

It wasn't only the three-year contract length, it was also when they handed it out -- before 2026 NFL free agency had even begun -- that made apparent how valuable inside linebacker Justin Strnad is to the Denver Broncos organization.

Luke Wattenberg News / Denver Broncos on SI / June 20

Top Broncos of 2026 | No. 20: C Luke Wattenberg | Availability Is Everything

Luke Wattenberg achieved something that his predecessor in Denver failed to do: earn a second contract. The Denver Broncos extended Wattenberg during the bye last fall, locking him in for the foreseeable future.

Denver Broncos News / Denver Broncos on SI / June 20

Denver Broncos Roster Breakdown: Offensive Tackles—Anchored by Veterans

The Denver Broncos are returning their starting offensive tackles from the past few seasons, as well as their backups. This position group is the same as before, but it is still worth digging into. The offseason training program is in the books, but we're continuing to break down the Broncos' position groups.

Denver Broncos News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Game-winning-drives record by team' quiz

How many of the QB's with the most game-winning drives in one season for each NFL franchise can you name in five minutes?

The 'NFL completion-leaders by season' quiz

The '4K-yard, 30-TD NFL seasons' quiz

The 'Passing-TD record by NFL team' quiz

Denver Broncos News / Denver Broncos on SI / June 20

6 Broncos Who Won't Be on the Roster by Week 1

The Denver Broncos have a championship-caliber roster. This team was inches from a Super Bowl berth, so it returned almost the entire 2025 roster, with only one or two exceptions.

NFL News / Yardbarker

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.

Bo Nix News / Denver Broncos on SI / June 20

Bo Nix's 2026 Goals Will Fire Up Broncos Fans

Bo Nix's personal goals haven't changed. Entering 2026 as the winningest quarterback through his first two years in NFL history , Nix has his eye set on the ultimate prize, but there are levels to his 2026 goals, as he explained following his first practice back in mandatory minicamp .

Denver Broncos News / Denver Broncos on SI / June 20

The 3 Biggest Revelations From Broncos Minicamp

Mandatory minicamp is over, punctuating the Denver Broncos' entire offseason training program. It wouldn't have felt quite complete if we hadn't gotten the chance to see Bo Nix on the field with the 2026 squad.

Denver Broncos News / Denver Broncos on SI / June 19

Sean Payton Highlights Important Development for Drew Sanders

Drew Sanders may have become something of an afterthought around the Mile High City, but he's still very much a priority to the Denver Broncos. The team's 2023 third-round pick is supremely talented, but Sanders has been one of the most snake-bitten players I've ever covered.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / June 19

AFC Notes: Jonathon Cooper, Harrison Butker, Broncos, Chiefs, Raiders

Broncos OLB Jonathon Cooper is missing from camp as he faces domestic violence charges. Denver HC Sean Payton feels the league has done a good job taking over the responsibility, and said they had a long meeting with Cooper.

Jahdae Barron News / Pro Football Rumors / June 19

Broncos’ Jahdae Barron To Battle For Outside CB Job

The Broncos drafted a cornerback in the first round last year despite no apparent need at the position. Indeed, Denver’s 14-3 season unfolded with Patrick Surtain, Riley Moss and Ja’Quan McMillian as the top three corners.

Denver Broncos News / Denver Broncos on SI / June 19

Predicting the Broncos' 53-Man Roster After Minicamp

And just like that, the Denver Broncos' offseason training program is in the books. Head coach Sean Payton put a bow on it a day early, to allow for the Broncos to begin moving into their new state-of-the-art facility that has been under construction for some time.

NFL News / Yardbarker

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

Five non-quarterback stars to know before 2027 NFL Draft

2026 NFL Draft: First-round grades

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

Denver Broncos News / DenverBroncosCommunity / June 19

ESPN Analyst Names $20M Broncos Star as Priority Extension Target Ahead of Training Camp

The Denver Broncos currently face a free agency contract situation in their secondary. ESPN analyst Aaron Schatz highlighted this issue and named safety Brandon Jones as the team’s priority extension target.

Denver Broncos News / UFL / June 19

Watch: Sharpened the sword. Earned the call ⚔️ Hakeem Butler is a Denver Bronco! #UFLtoNFL

Click here to get Yardbarker's Quiz of the Day emailed to you!

The 'College World Series winners' quiz

The 'NBA assist champions' quiz

The 'Game-winning-drives record by team' quiz

The 'Last cycle by MLB team' quiz

Denver Broncos News / DenverBroncosCommunity / June 19

Sean Payton’s ‘doing really well’ Bo Nix update faces threat as report flags worst-case scenario

It’s no secret that the Denver Broncos’ 2025 season fell apart after Bo Nix got injured in the postseason. Now, the third-year quarterback is working to bounce back, but analysts believe that simply being ready for Week 1 may not be enough to turn things around.

Evan Engram News / Denver Broncos on SI / June 18

Evan Engram Has Clearly Earned More Trust Based on Broncos Minicamp

Evan Engram's first year with the Denver Broncos didn't quite meet expectations. Sean Payton struggled to involve Engram as more than a safety-valve target for Bo Nix, and the veteran tight end's blocking inconsistencies meant that he didn't see the field as much as the Broncos hoped he would.

Denver Broncos News / NFLTradeRumors.co / June 18

Broncos Signing Two Players

ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reports the Broncos are signing OL Reid Holskey to a one-year deal. Parker Gabriel adds the Broncos are also signing DB Blake Cotton following a tryout.

Sean Payton News / A to Z Sports / June 17

Denver Broncos HC Sean Payton gives initial feedback on a player the fan base has been waiting to see for years now

The Denver Broncos have drafted well over the last few years, but they haven’t gotten the best return on investment due to injuries. The Denver Broncos have drafted well over the last few years, but they haven’t gotten the best return on investment due to injuries.

Jaylen Waddle News / A to Z Sports / June 17

Broncos cornerback Pat Surtain tells it how it is regarding the addition of new wide receiver Jaylen Waddle

The Denver Broncos now have one of the better wide receiver rooms in the league in terms of depth. The Denver Broncos have one of the best wide receiver rooms in the league.

Denver Broncos News / Total Pro Sports / June 17

One Person Tragically Died In Accident At Denver Broncos Training Facility

A construction worker lost his life at the Denver Broncos’ new training facility site on Monday evening. Deputies from the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office responded to a medical emergency call around 8:20 p.m.

Bo Nix News / Yardbarker / June 17