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Assessing Broncos’ Options To Replace DL John Franklin-Myers

Although the Broncos executed a mass retention effort this offseason, they let John Franklin-Myers walk in free agency. This was the long-expected outcome; Denver had already doled out a number of extensions along its front seven, and the two-year Broncos starter carried a high price tag after a productive stint.

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Denver Broncos’ key veteran returning for the 2026 season gets strong pushback from ESPN

The Denver Broncos elected to bring back a veteran offensive playmaker, which is a move that’s being looked down on by ESPN. The Denver Broncos were one of the biggest surprise teams in 2025 by winning the AFC West and finishing with a 14-3 record.

Denver Broncos News / DenverBroncosCommunity / July 1

Broncos’ $54M star’s legal troubles hand unexpected opportunity to rising pass rusher

Jonathan Cooper’s future with the Broncos has suddenly become uncertain, and that could create an opening for one of Denver’s promising young defenders, a 2025 fourth-round pick.

Marvin Mims News / DenverBroncosCommunity / July 1

Marvin Mims Jr.’s price tag emerges as Broncos face crucial contract decision

Marvin Mims Jr. could be in line for a significant payday if he delivers another strong season in 2026, with the Broncos wide receiver entering the final year of his rookie contract.

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The '100-rushing-yard NFL QBs' quiz

In the Super Bowl era (1966 to present) of the NFL, a total of 30 QBs have rushed for 100 yards or more in a regular-season game. How many of the 30 can you name in five minutes?

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Denver Broncos News / Denver Broncos on SI / July 1

Broncos Dropped the Ball at One Position This Offseason

The Denver Broncos have done a fine job of building their roster and making calculated additions, with one exception. After multiple years of poor tight

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25 first-round NFL picks that left fans confused

The NFL Draft always delivers many twists and turns that leave fans and analysts scratching their heads. This list isn't looking at hindsight and finding the biggest busts in history.

Bo Nix News / DenverBroncosCommunity / July 1

NFL analyst issues clear 2026 demand for Bo Nix & the Broncos

Bo Nix heads into his third NFL season after helping Denver return to the playoffs during his tenure. Looking ahead, an NFL analyst believes there is a clear benchmark the Denver Broncos quarterback should reach after back-to-back postseason appearances.

Marvin Mims News / Denver Broncos on SI / July 1

Broncos Get First Glimpse of Marvin Mims Jr.'s Price Tag

Marvin Mims Jr. enters a contract year, and one potential obstacle to the Denver Broncos extending the wide receiver and returner is figuring out his value.

Denver Broncos News / Denver Broncos on SI / June 30

The Underrated Broncos Addition Worth Watching This Offseason

The Denver Broncos didn't make many free-agent moves. The Jaylen Waddle acquisition was a trade, after all. Besides the college free-agent class, which came after the NFL draft in late April, the only outside free agent the Broncos signed was safety Tycen Anderson .

Denver Broncos News / Athlon Sports / June 30

5 Best Wide Receivers in Denver Broncos History

The Denver Broncos have typically had a dynamic air game across their history, with their greatest quarterbacks -- John Elway, Peyton Manning, and Craig Morton -- rarely without dangerous weapons to throw to.

Denver Broncos News / Athlon Sports / June 30

5 Best Running Backs in Denver Broncos History

When parsing out what makes the Denver Broncos so historically successful, it's easy to turn to its quarterbacks -- led by Peyton Manning and John Elway -- or its wide receivers.

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25 late-round draft picks who will impact the 2026 NFL season

The early-round picks get most of the headlines, but the later rounds are where championships are often built. These 25 late-round picks from the 2026 draft have a chance to make impacts as rookies and beyond.

Denver Broncos News / Athlon Sports / June 30

5 Best Quarterbacks in Denver Broncos History

Over the past six decades, the Denver Broncos have practically called Super Bowl Sunday their home away from home. With eight Super Bowl appearances and three Super Bowl wins, the Orange and Blue are inarguably one of the NFL's premier franchises.

Denver Broncos News / Denver Broncos on SI / June 30

Six Games That Will Decide Whether the Broncos Make the Playoffs

The Denver Broncos have their eyes set not only on repeating as AFC West champs, but also on returning to the AFC championship game, and advancing to win the Super Bowl.

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Denver Broncos News / Denver Broncos on SI / June 30

New Ranking Shows Broncos Have One of NFL's Most Dangerous Pass-Rushing Duos

In back-to-back seasons, the Denver Broncos led the NFL in sacks. With 68, Denver came tantalizingly close to breaking the 1984 Chicago Bears' all-time single-season sack record last season of 72.

Jonathon Cooper News / DenverBroncosCommunity / June 30

Broncos receive troubling update on $60M starter’s case just weeks before training camp

The Denver Broncos’ outside linebacker Jonathon Cooper has been in the middle of a legal controversy since the start of June. Just weeks before the Broncos convene for preseason training camp, his situation has worsened.

Denver Broncos News / DenverBroncosCommunity / June 30

Former Broncos QB still a free agent as the NFL moves towards training camp

The Denver Broncos have almost settled their offseason roster, but one familiar face is still waiting for another NFL opportunity. According to a report by Broncos Wire, former Broncos quarterback Ben DiNucci remains a free agent after Denver let his practice-squad contract expire.

Ben Powers News / Denver Broncos on SI / June 30

Top Broncos of 2026 | No. 16: Ben Powers | Dependability Matters

One of the hallmarks of the Sean Payton era in Denver has been the prioritization of the offensive line. After the Denver Broncos hired Payton, he made two big free-agent signings to upgrade an offensive line that featured, at the time, one lynchpin: left tackle Garett Bolles.

Denver Broncos News / DenverBroncosCommunity / June 30

Denver Broncos offseason review: Here’s all you need to know

Last season, a loss in the AFC Championship cost the Denver Broncos a chance to make it to the Super Bowl. But ahead of the new season, they are making sure there are no stones left unturned to build a strong roster.

Jonathon Cooper News / DenverBroncosCommunity / June 30

Jonathon Cooper’s attorney lands surprising new NFL client amid Broncos $54M star’s legal battle

Jonathon Cooper is in the middle of legal troubles as he and the Denver Broncos await his trial in July. Amidst all this, Cooper’s attorney, Harvey Steinberg, has gained a new high-profile client in former Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold.

Denver Broncos News / Denver Broncos on SI / June 29

Denver Broncos Crack Top 10 in NFL Uniform Rankings

The Denver Broncos have undergone a uniform overhaul, beginning in 2024. The Broncos rolled out the Mile High Collection ahead of the 2024 season, which included three different uniform combinations, plus the '77 Throwbacks.

Denver Broncos News / Denver Broncos on SI / June 29

Film Room: Why Justin Joly Could Be a Weapon for the Broncos

If there is any one position group on the Denver Broncos roster that has more question marks than answers , it's the tight end room. Denver hasn’t had a fearsome threat at tight end for nearly a decade and a half, going back to Julius Thomas’s reign of terror back in the early 2010s.

Denver Broncos News / A to Z Sports / June 29

Broncos wide receiver openly admits that the 2026 season could be his final year with Denver ahead of summer break

The Denver Broncos boast one of the best wide receiving corps in the entire NFL ahead of the 2026 season, but there is a chance that it will be the first and last time we see those 5 players gathered in one room.

Denver Broncos News / Pro Football Rumors / June 26

Broncos See OLB Que Robinson As Potential Future Starter; Latest On Jonathon Cooper

Jonathan Cooper is facing legal issues stemming from two June arrests. Although such issues do not regularly produce releases, the Broncos did excuse the outside linebacker starter from minicamp while he navigates off-field issues.

Michael Woods News / NFLTradeRumors.co / June 25

Broncos Waive WR Michael Woods II From IR

The Denver Broncos have waived WR Michael Woods II from injured reserve with an injury settlement, per the NFL’s Official Transaction Wire. Woods reverted to injured reserve after being waived with an injury designation earlier this month.

Denver Broncos News / Yardbarker / June 23