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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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The 'Active multi-rushing-TD leaders' quiz

How many of the active NFL players to rush for multiple touchdowns on at least four occasions can you name in five minutes?

The 'NFL 100-touchdown club' quiz

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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.

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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.

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.

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.

NFL News / Yardbarker

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.

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.

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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.

NFL News / Anubis Sports / October 19

Bo Nix Is The Most Confusing QB In The NFL

The Denver Broncos are coming off a 17-14 Thursday night overtime win over the reigning Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks. A game where they were the underdogs, bringing them to 4-2 on the year.

Jonathon Cooper News / Athlon Sports / October 19

Will Jonathon Cooper Play vs. the Cardinals? Answering 5 Questions Broncos Fans Are Asking

The Denver Broncos got a pass rusher back Friday, and the timing could hardly be better. The NFL removed Jonathon Cooper from the commissioner’s exempt list after six games, but the league is still reviewing his case, and we explained how a suspension could count as time served if discipline comes down.

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

Chiefs RB Kenneth Walker playing at an MVP level

Walker played a major role in Sunday's win (once again) and is starting to put together a solid MVP resume for himself.

Chiefs remain unbeaten, control winless Chargers,

NFL Week 6 winners, losers: Caleb Williams shines, Los Angeles football is a mess

The '100-yard, 1-rushing TD games' quiz

Denver Broncos News / Total Pro Sports / October 17

Denver Broncos Legend Sadly Passes Away

The Denver Broncos received terrible news regarding one of their legends. The AFC West team lost Ring of Fame quarterback Craig Morton back in May, months before another tragedy struck.

Denver Broncos News / The Spun / October 17

Denver Broncos Mourning Loss Of Legendary GM John Beake

During John Elway’s 16-year run with the Denver Broncos from 1983 to his retirement after the 1998 season, the team was a dominant force that regularly won their division.

NFL News / Field Level Media / October 16

Packers RB Josh Jacobs, Broncos LB Jonathon Cooper taken off exempt list

The NFL notified Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs and Denver Broncos linebacker Jonathon Cooper that they will be removed from the commissioner's exempt list Monday, making them eligible to return in Week 7.

Josh Jacobs’ return date has been revealed

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