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Broncos rumors: Bo NIx’s ‘viability’ as franchise QB now fully in question

Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix is having a rough start to the season. NFL insider Jay Glazer has revealed that the team attempted to downplay the situation, suggesting that the shift in offensive terminology during the offseason, along with Sean Payton reassuming play-calling duties, significantly contributed to Nix’s struggles early on.

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Bo Nix Has 230 Passing Yards in Two Weeks, and That's the First Fix Before the Cardinals

Bo Nix has thrown for 230 yards across the Denver Broncos’ last two wins, and his longest completion in Thursday’s 17-14 overtime win over Seattle went for 16 yards.

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The 'Last 300-yard game by NFL team' quiz

How many of the most recent NFL quarterbacks to throw for 300 yards in a game for each team can you name in five minutes?

The ''Madden' cover athletes' quiz

The 'Five game-winning-drives in a season' quiz

The 'NFL QB playoff debut-winners' quiz

Denver Broncos News / Denver Broncos on SI / October 21

Broncos' First Six Games Raise Contract Questions for 5 Veterans

Along with decisions on unrestricted and restricted free agents , the Denver Broncos may re-evaluate the contract status of certain players under contract for 2027.

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Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.

Denver Broncos News / Yardbarker / October 21

Bo Nix may be playing for future with Broncos through rest of 2026 season

Chatter regarding the Broncos possibly signing Bo Nix to a lucrative contract extension has been replaced by whispers suggesting that Sean Payton could bench Nix in favor of backup Jarrett Stidham.

Broncos' Sean Payton offers strong response about possibly benching Bo Nix

Three potential trade proposals for Eagles RB Saquon Barkley

NFL Week 6 panic meter: Eagles sounding the alarms

The 'Most yards through two NFL seasons' quiz

Bo Nix News / Denver Broncos on SI / October 20

Insider Reveals Troubling Root Cause of Bo Nix's Struggles

Bo Nix hasn't looked right since the 2026 season began. The Denver Broncos' third-year quarterback has looked hesitant , as if he's either unsure of what he's seeing or afraid of getting hit.

Denver Broncos News / Athlon Sports / October 20

Broncos’ 14 Straight One-Score Wins Are Hiding an Offense That Ranks 31st in Yards

Sean Payton has been honest about how thin the margins are in Denver. The Broncos have won 14 straight regular-season one-score games, according to the Denver Gazette, a run that covers the last 10 of 2025 and all four wins this fall.

Denver Broncos News / Denver Broncos on SI / October 20

Broncos Trade Deadline Big Board: Best Targets Ranked by Fit and Cost

The NFL trade deadline is on November 10, and given Sean Payton’s aggressiveness, the 4-2 Denver Broncos could be buyers this year. The Broncos weathered

Denver Broncos News / Denver Broncos on SI / October 20

Broncos' IR Watch: Who's Eligible to Return and What They Bring

Help could be on the way to the 4-2 Denver Broncos. Those first six games were brutal, but the Broncos weathered the storm. As the schedule begins to ease up, a handful of Broncos are eligible to return from injured reserve.

Jahdae Barron News / Athlon Sports / October 20

Will the Broncos Trade for a Cornerback? Jahdae Barron’s 41.6 Coverage Grade Makes the Case

Broncos Country has spent the days since the overtime escape at Empower Field at Mile High arguing about Jahdae Barron. The Denver Broncos’ second-year corner allowed nine catches on 12 targets against Seattle and finished with a 41.6 coverage grade from PFF for the night.

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25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.

Denver Broncos News / DenverBroncosCommunity / October 20

Sean Payton urged to trade for Jonathan Taylor

The Denver Broncos have emerged as AFC contenders, but their offense still has room to improve. A potential trade for an established running back could give Sean Payton another way to support quarterback Bo Nix.

Bo Nix News / Athlon Sports / October 20

Broncos Climb Into the Top Five in Two NFL Power Rankings Despite Bo Nix's 107-Yard Night

The Denver Broncos gained 168 yards Thursday night against the Seattle Seahawks at Empower Field at Mile High and still came away with a 17-14 overtime win.

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The 'Most NBA games played' quiz

The 'Last 30-TD season by NFL team' quiz

The 'Most WNBA double-doubles' quiz

The '2nd-most TD-passes by NFL team' quiz

NFL News / Athlon Sports / October 20

Broncos Could Link Up with Eagles for Blockbuster Trade to Address Middling Offense

The Denver Broncos are in an interesting spot through six weeks of play. The team has a solid 4-2 record, but the offense has been very underwhelming, to the point where some wonder if Bo Nix will soon be benched.

Denver Broncos News / DenverBroncosCommunity / October 20

Sean Payton Makes Firm Statement on Bo Nix’s Future Amid Broncos QB’s Struggles

The Denver Broncos entered the 2026 season hoping to build on last year’s success, but their performances have raised fresh concerns. Despite a 4-2 record, the offense has struggled to find consistency, leaving quarterback Bo Nix under increasing scrutiny.

Denver Broncos News / Denver Broncos on SI / October 20

Broncos Stock Report: 4 Risers, 4 Fallers Entering Week 7

The Denver Broncos weathered the storm of their first six-game stretch, getting out to a 4-2 start, which is about as good as anyone could have expected.

Denver Broncos News / Denver Broncos on SI / October 20

Broncos Have Several 2027 Restricted Free Agents—Only One Is a No-Brainer

The Denver Broncos sit at 4-2 , with several players set to be unrestricted free agents in 2027. We've updated the outlook for each of those players six games into the season, and now it's time to examine the Broncos' 2027 restricted free agents.

Denver Broncos News / HITC / October 20

‘I know Sean’ – Denver Broncos told they’d win the Super Bowl by making blockbuster trade

The Denver Broncos moved to 4-2 with their win over the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday night but there are still a lot of concerns as to how far this team can actually go this season.

Evan Engram News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 19

Evan Engram puts ‘encouraging’ spin on Broncos’ offensive brutality

Denver Broncos tight end Evan Engram remains encouraged by his team’s position despite an underwhelming offensive performance through the first six weeks of the 2026 NFL season.

Jonathan Taylor News / Denver Broncos on SI / October 19

What it Would Take the Broncos to Trade For RB Jonathan Taylor

After losing to the winless Tennessee Titans, the Indianapolis Colts fired their 10-year GM, Chris Ballard , on Monday morning. The Colts are only two games behind the AFC South-leading Jacksonville Jaguars, but Indy is a mess right now.

Denver Broncos News / Field Level Media / October 19

Broncos' Sean Payton: No thought to replacing QB Bo Nix

Denver Broncos coach Sean Payton says that he has not considered a quarterback change despite Bo Nix's struggles. Payton parried a question about the QB position during his media availability Monday.

Denver Broncos News / Yardbarker / October 19

Broncos' Payton offers strong response about possibly benching Nix

Broncos' Sean Payton offers strong response about possibly benching Bo Nix

In the Week 6 win over the Seahawks, Nix was responsible for 107 yards passing and no scores.

NFL Week 6 panic meter: Eagles sounding the alarms

Chiefs RB Kenneth Walker playing at an MVP level

The 'QBs to make an NFL start in 2023' quiz

Denver Broncos News / Lindy's Sports / October 19

John Beake, Broncos GM who won two Super Bowls, dies at 87

John Beake, the longtime Denver Broncos executive who helped build the franchise’s back-to-back Super Bowl champions, has died at 87. Beake joined Denver in 1979 and worked in several personnel roles before taking over the front office in the mid-1980s.

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 18