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Finding Broncos: Scouting Texas Tech LB Jacob Rodriguez

Welcome back to our annual series, Finding Broncos, where we break down the coming draft class with individual scouting reports. Today, we're breaking down a very intriguing linebacker who could be in play for the Denver Broncos in Round 2, depending on how the board falls.

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Broncos’ $18.6M QB Deal Named NFL’s Best Value—Most Underpaid Player 2 Years Running

The field goal split the uprights in overtime, and Denver’s sideline erupted. The divisional round was over. Buffalo was done. But in the plays leading up to that kick, the franchise quarterback absorbed a hit that changed everything.

Denver Broncos News / NHANFL / March 26

Broncos Land Jaylen Waddle: Why Protecting Bo Nix is the Ultimate 2026 Priority

ENGLEWOOD, CO — The Mile High City finally got its speed. The Denver Broncos erased weeks of free agency frustration by sending the No. 30 overall pick to the Miami Dolphins for star receiver Jaylen Waddle.

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The 'Receiving-record by NFL team' quiz

How many of the players responsible for the best receiving season in the history of each NFL franchise can you name in five minutes?

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J.K. Dobbins News / NFLTradeRumors.co / March 25

AFC Notes: J.K. Dobbins, Egon Durban, Broncos, Chargers, Raiders

Broncos RB J.K. Dobbins opted to re-sign with the team and is excited to play alongside new teammates like WR Jaylen Waddle, whom Dobbins says adds to the team’s already rich roster.

College Football News / Yardbarker

2026 NFL Draft: 20 famous names who won't be drafted until the later rounds

Most of the NFL mock drafts focus on the early rounds, but there are still many prominent college players who will hear their names called later. These are just some of the big names that could hear their names in the later rounds.

NFL Draft: Fernando Mendoza's big issue among latest intel

Alabama QB Ty Simpson appears to be tumbling down draft boards

Steelers-Seahawks trade proposal lands Pittsburgh a second first-round pick

2026 NFL Draft: Small-school prospects who will make a big impact

2026 NFL Draft: 25 prospects who are diamonds in the rough

Denver Broncos News / Denver Broncos on SI / March 25

5 Players Who Might Not Be on the Broncos' Roster by Week 1

The Denver Broncos feel very confident in their mostly returning roster. And they should. After all, the Broncos won 14 games last season and the AFC West crown for the first time in a decade.

Denver Broncos News / A to Z Sports / March 25

Latest NFL Draft intel may hint at where the Broncos are trying to swing just weeks away from the big event

The Denver Broncos have spent the offseason building from within. Most of the moves the team has made have been taking care of their own, being the only team during the busy free agency period to not sign another player that wasn't on the roster.

Denver Broncos News / A to Z Sports / March 25

ESPN hands Broncos a massive offseason victory that should terrify the rest of the AFC and NFL alike

The Denver Broncos are on a mission to get to the Super Bowl. When head coach Sean Payton took over the organization, and even last season, he said that this team has what it takes to get to the big game.

Jaylen Waddle News / The Lead / March 25

Jaylen Waddle Has Made the Broncos’ Receiving Corps Elite

Prior to last Tuesday, the Denver Broncos had recently come under a lot of fire for not making moves in free agency. At the time, they had yet to bring in a single new player from another team.

Jaylen Waddle News / Denver Broncos on SI / March 25

One WR Target for Broncos in Each Round of the Draft

As free agency kicked off, the Denver Broncos reportedly were in on a few receivers who signed elsewhere, and then they traded for Jaylen Waddle . So, despite Sean Payton's comments at the NFL Combine about the Broncos' receiver room, they're at least investigating avenues to upgrade it.

Denver Broncos News / NHANFL / March 25

Broncos 2026 NFL Draft: PFF Mock Haul Shifts Focus After Waddle Mega-Trade

ENGLEWOOD, CO — The blockbuster offseason trade for Jaylen Waddle completely ripped up the playbook for the Denver Broncos 2026 NFL Draft. General Manager George Paton shipped the No.

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2026 NFL Draft: Small-school prospects who will make a big impact

NFL prospects from major programs get most of the attention, but there are numerous examples of players drafted from small schools who have become difference-makers.

2026 NFL Draft: 25 prospects who are diamonds in the rough

2026 NFL Draft: 20 famous names who won't be drafted until the later rounds

NFL Draft: Fernando Mendoza’s big issue among latest intel

Penn State's Drew Allar sends message to teams ahead of NFL Draft

NFL GM makes prediction about Giants, Caleb Downs draft rumors

Denver Broncos News / Yardbarker / March 25

J.K. Dobbins warns NFL about Broncos after trade for Waddle

J.K. Dobbins warns NFL about Broncos after trade for Jaylen Waddle

Acquiring Waddle was undeniably a win-now move for a Broncos team that could feel it should have faced the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl LX.

Five under-the-radar AFC free-agent additions

The 'Active 100-catch NFL seasons' quiz

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The 'Active MLB 3+ 30-homer seasons' quiz

The 'Receiving-record by NFL team' quiz

The 'Most 5-three-pointer NBA games' quiz

The 'NCAA basketball tournament mascots' quiz

Denver Broncos News / NHANFL / March 24

Denver’s Jaylen Waddle Blockbuster Changes Everything: Analyzing the Broncos’ 2026 Draft Board

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — The Broncos didn’t just add a receiver; they detonated their entire first-round draft strategy. By finalizing the Broncos Jaylen Waddle trade last week, Denver sacrificed its No.

NFL News / Denver Broncos on SI / March 25

Free agents Broncos can target without losing comp picks

The Denver Broncos have been relatively quiet on the free-agent front since the new league year opened. We're now more than two weeks into free agency, and the Broncos have signed just one outside guy, although they orchestrated one of the blockbuster moves of 2026 thus far by trading for Jaylen Waddle .

Denver Broncos News / Denver Broncos on SI / March 24

SI's New Power Rankings Change the Narrative on Broncos’ Offseason

The Denver Broncos are having one of the most unique offseasons in the team's recent history. More than two weeks into NFL free agency opening, the Broncos have made only one outside signings, while re-signing or tendering 17 of their own players.

Elijah Moore News / NFLTradeRumors.co / March 24

Eagles Signing WR Elijah Moore To One-Year Deal

According to Ian Rapoport, the Eagles are signing WR Elijah Moore to a one-year deal on Tuesday. Moore, 25, was a three-year starter at Ole Miss and a first-team All-SEC selection in 2020 when the Jets drafted him with pick No.

Denver Broncos News / Denver Broncos on SI / March 24

Broncos Lock In Pre-Draft Visit With Coveted 2026 TE Prospect

With the first two-plus weeks of NFL free agency in the books, the Denver Broncos' eye is turning toward the 2026 NFL draft. The Broncos have already been to several major stops on the pre-draft trade, including the Senior Bowl and the NFL Combine.

Denver Broncos News / Denver Broncos on SI / March 24

Broncos Signaling Long-Term in Change to Jaylen Waddle Deal

Exactly one week after pulling off his blockbuster acquisition, new Denver Broncos wide receiver Jaylen Waddle agreed to a standard tweaking of his contract.

Denver Broncos News / Denver Broncos on SI / March 24

The One Overlooked Departure That Could Hurt the Broncos

The Denver Broncos had to make some tough decisions this offseason. Although the team has committed hard to running it back with the 2025 roster that won 14 games and a division crown, not every free agent could be re-signed.

Denver Broncos News / A to Z Sports / March 24

Broncos could be gearing up to take another big swing after latest team update

The Denver Broncos shook up the NFL landscape with a blockbuster trade for former Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle. During the trade deadline in 2025, the Buffalo Bills had an offer for the talented pass catcher, but ultimately, Miami didn't want to trade him in the division.

Denver Broncos News / NFL on ClutchPoints / March 24

Broncos’ 7-round 2026 NFL Draft according to PFF mock draft simulator after NFL Free Agency

The Denver Broncos made a bold move in free agency. And they created wiggle room for late April. And here is their seven-round 2026 NFL Draft, according to the Pro Football Focus simulator after free agency.

Denver Broncos News / Gridiron Heroics / March 24

Denver Broncos: Restructure Contract of New Offensive Weapon for 2026

The Denver Broncos traded a 2026 first-round pick, a third-round pick, and a fourth-round pick to the Miami Dolphins for Jaylen Waddle and a 2026 fourth-round pick.

Denver Broncos News / Gridiron Heroics / March 24

NFL Draft 2026: Denver Broncos linked to son of former NFL All-Pro

The Denver Broncos have a roster capable of making a legitimate Super Bowl run in 2026, but have some key holes to fill before the regular season kicks off in September, and the NFL Draft may offer a compelling chance to add a difference-maker on defense.

Denver Broncos News / NFLTradeRumors.co / March 24

Broncos Restructuring WR Jaylen Waddle

Per Aaron Wilson of KPRC, the Broncos are restructuring WR Jaylen Waddle‘s contract. Wilson says Denver is converting $15.416 million of Waddle’s option bonus to a signing bonus to lower his base salary to $1.215 million and save 2026 cap space.

Denver Broncos News / Soccer on ClutchPoints / March 24

Eli Manning ‘scares’ Peyton Manning before Gotham FC-Denver Summit match

While their football playing days are over, Gotham FC owner Eli Manning and Denver Summit owner Peyton Manning can square off when the NWSL teams next face off.