Just because a player doesn’t get drafted doesn’t mean that they can’t make it in the NFL. There have been plenty of success stories from undrafted free agents who hit it big in the league.
Five players from the Denver Broncos’ first two Super Bowl wins have reached the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Four on offense (quarterback John Elway, running back Terrell Davis, tight end Shannon Sharpe and offensive lineman Gary Zimmerman) and one on defense (safety Steve Atwater).
Jon Keyworth spent his entire career with the Denver Broncos and he ended up being the best player to ever wear jersey No. 32 in Denver. Keyworth played running back and wide receiver for the Colorado Buffaloes from 1970-1973, totaling 960 yards from scrimmage and scoring 10 touchdowns in four seasons (43 games).
One of the most shocking decisions of the 2023 offseason was when the Denver Broncos made safety Justin Simmons a salary cap casualty. Since then, Simmons has been nothing but gracious regarding his situation with the team, as well as his prolonged free agent journey, as no teams have signed him as of this post.
The Denver Broncos announced jersey numbers for the incoming rookies on Thursday. The new jersey numbers also came with a few changes to some of the new incoming players.
What is the biggest remaining roster issue for the Denver Broncos?
According to Mike Klis, the Broncos have agreed to terms with fifth-round CB Kris Abrams-Draine on a four-year rookie contract. Denver has now signed four picks from the 2024 NFL Draft up to this point: Abrams-Draine, 22, was a three-year starter at Missouri.
Broncos quarterback Bo Nix will keep his number in the NFL. The Broncos announced today that Nix will wear the No. 10 jersey in Denver. That's the number Nix wore at Oregon and in high school.
The Denver Broncos have a quarterback competition brewing under head coach Sean Payton. A moment of compassion emerged for veteran Zach Wilson and rookie Bo Nix this week, though. Wilson recently chose to wear jersey number ten, just before the team picked Nix in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft.
The Denver Broncos selected Bo Nix with the 12th overall pick of the NFL Draft late last month, but was he really the quarterback they wanted? Nix was the last of six quarterbacks to fly off the board in the first round of the draft.
As we continue our series of the best players to wear each jersey number for the Denver Broncos, we’ve reached No. 31, and it’s not an easy decision. Recency bias might prompt some fans to declare Justin Simmons is the obvious answer.
Terrell Davis was the best player to ever wear jersey No. 30 for the Denver Broncos. Several recent fan favorites such as David Bruton, Phillip Lindsay and Caden Sterns have worn No.
The Denver Broncos are undergoing a serious makeover this offseason. Head coach Sean Payton is hard at work putting his stamp on the roster, starting with a ton of work on the offensive side of the ball.
Long-time Denver Broncos cornerback and one-time Super Bowl champion Chris Harris Jr. discussed why things didn't work out in Denver for Wilson.
The Broncos are in the midst of a major roster overhaul as they shed many high-profile players to clear cap space, but one foundational piece that remains on the roster is Patrick Surtain II.
There are a lot of big names sitting out there. Should the Denver Broncos try to sign any of them before training camp? When I looked over the available free agent list this week, I noticed quite a few big names sitting out there.
Many expect Nix to win the Denver starting job over journeyman Jarrett Stidham and former Jets quarterback Zach Wilson this summer.
The Pittsburgh Steelers have been very active this offseason, but they still have work to do.
The Denver Broncos are rolling forward at quarterback sans Ben DiNucci.
Collier is credited as the architect of the “Orange Crush” defense, which the Broncos utilized during the 1870s and 1980s. The renowned 3-4 defense helped Denver reach the Super Bowl in the 1977, 1986, and 1987 seasons.
Joe Collier, the standout defensive coordinator of Denver's famed "Orange Crush" defense, Monday night at his home in Littleton, Colo., the Broncos announced.
Traditionally, every offseason is marked by roster overhauls. The Denver Broncos experienced a significant turnover in Sean Payton's first year, but in
Prior to landing in Normandy on D-Day, the Allied army famously used inflatable tanks and planes to confuse German intelligence as to their true numbers and intentions.
Not many people are expecting much of anything from Denver Broncos quarterback Zach Wilson in 2024, but Bleacher Report’s Alex Kay sees an opportunity for him to finally break through.
Luther Elliss played defensive tackle for the Denver Broncos back in 2004, while also serving as the team chaplain. A native of Manco, CO, Elliss played at the University of Utah where he would go on to become a first-round pick in the NFL draft.
Wilson, of course, will be seeking a fresh start in Denver.
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