With two of three preseason games in the books, the Denver Broncos appear to have a problem. Denver's special teams have been concerningly rough this summer, and it hasn't shown any progress in the two preseason games.
Broncos QB Bo Nix enters the 2026 season after suffering a fractured right ankle in the AFC Divisional Round. Denver OT Mike McGlinchey is confident that Nix is “ready to go” after training with him throughout the offseason. “I think Bo’s healthy, ready to go,” McGlinchey said, via Jeff Legwold of ESPN.
The Denver Broncos now have two preseason games in the books. We've learned a lot about the state of the 2026 Broncos since training camp started in late July.
As the Denver Broncos decide which players are most likely to make the 53-man roster, they have to be prepared to expose some players to the waiver wire.
How many of the NFL quarterbacks to rack up at least 4,000 passing yards and toss at least 30 touchdowns in the same season can you name in six minutes?
The Denver Broncos previously built momentum with an impressive eight-game exhibition winning streak dating back to 2023, highlighted by a dominant 27-7 victory over the Atlanta Falcons.
The opening of 2026 NFL training camp brings big hope for all 32 fan bases. These are the 25 developments to watch as we progress toward Week 1.
Only one preseason game remains before the Denver Broncos have to cut their current 90-man roster down to the final 53 players. That deadline is on August 30.
Eli Manning has seen his brother overcome plenty, but nothing quite like this. Watching Peyton throw, fresh off a lost season and neck surgery, Eli was stunned by what he saw: a wobbly, powerless throw that convinced him Peyton’s career was over.
Denver Broncos running back J.K. Dobbins was inactive for Friday's preseason game versus Green Bay, the second such missed contest this summer. But head coach Sean Payton cracked the door, however slightly, for Dobbins to make his debut next Friday when the Broncos conclude exhibition play against the Minnesota Vikings.
Early in the Denver Broncos' 33-13 preseason loss to the Green Bay Packers , cornerback Riley Moss was in fine form. Moss broke up Jordan Love's first pass attempt of the night, nearly picking it off and showcasing that sticky, feisty coverage that Broncos fans have come to expect from the fourth-year cornerback.
The Denver Broncos were unable to keep their preseason winning streak alive in front of their home crowd as the Green Bay Packers came to town on Friday night and pulled off a 33-13 victory.
Two-thirds of the Denver Broncos' preseason is in the books. In Game 2, Bo Nix's return to the field headlined the night , but the Broncos turned in an overall lackluster performance, falling to the Green Bay Packers 33-13.
Be it stars returning from late-season injuries to starter-level players who missed most or all of last season, the NFL features a host of rehab odysseys to follow as training camps near.
The Denver Broncos were vanquished by the Green Bay Packers 33-13 in Bo Nix’s long-awaited return to the field. Both the Broncos’ first-team offense and defense came to play; however, their effectiveness declined sharply when the backups took the field.
The Denver Broncos took on the Green Bay Packers at Mile High in their second preseason game of the summer. The Broncos got a lot more of their first unit out there on the field on Friday night, with Bo Nix and Jaylen Waddle seeing the field and connecting on a big play.
For Broncos Country, Bo Nix’s return has been a day the fanbase has been yearning for. It was a tough watch to see him end his season on a broken ankle in a Divisional Round victory.
After watching the 2025 season come to a close from the sideline, Bo Nix returned in the preseason game against the Green Bay Packers, playing football for the first time since the Denver Broncos‘ win in the Divisional Round against the Buffalo Bills.
Bo Nix made his 2026 season debut on Friday, completing 6-of-9 passes for 76 yards and a touchdown, while also leading another scoring drive.
The Broncos officially placed LB Levelle Bailey on injured reserve on Friday, per the NFL Transactions wire. He suffered a broken leg in the preseason opener against the Falcons and was subsequently waived with an injury designation.
According to Mike Klis, the Broncos are waiving LB Levelle Bailey with an injury designation. He suffered a broken leg in the preseason opener against
The move gives Denver more depth at an important position. However, the type of player the Broncos can expect from Rapp remains a question.
The Denver Broncos already have one of, if not the best, defenses in the entirety of the National Football League, and it just got even better following a signing that won’t get a lot of traction, but could pay dividends.
The Denver Broncos entered the 2026 offseason finally clear of the crippling dead-money obligations that had restricted previous roster-building efforts.
Between Jonah Coleman, RJ Harvey and even J.K. Dobbins, the Denver Broncos backfield has become one of the more difficult ones to figure out in 2026 fantasy football. When Harvey was drafted in round two (60th overall) back in the 2025 NFL draft, there was quite a bit of hype from some around him.
Nix should quit the tough-guy act.
Bryant entered camp following a productive rookie season. The 2025 third-round pick recorded 31 receptions for 378 yards and one touchdown across 15 games.
The Atlanta Falcons brought in quarterback Tua Tagovailoa this offseason as an insurance plan for Michael Penix Jr., who the team planned on being the franchise signal-caller.
Even without starting quarterback Bo Nix playing, the Denver Broncos were hoping to get off to a fast start on Friday night against the Atlanta Falcons. Courtland Sutton helped the Broncos accomplish that goal in his short amount of time on the field.
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