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Sean Payton makes revealing statement on $16M Broncos star ahead of 2026

Sean Payton believes running back J.K. Dobbins brings more than just production to the Denver Broncos’ offense, explaining why Denver wanted him back for another season.

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$50M NFC tight end linked with Denver Broncos in blockbuster trade

Cole Kmet has become a name to watch as trade speculation grows, with the Broncos emerging as a team that could benefit if the Bears decide to make a move.

NFL News / Yardbarker / July 12

Agreement in place to sell Seahawks for NFL record price

The long-anticipated sale of the Seattle Seahawks is finally in the process of going through.

Mike Macdonald addresses supposed help from Tom Brady in Super Bowl

Macdonald expands on mindset about potential Super Bowl repeat

How long will it take for John Harbaugh to turn Giants around?

Deebo Samuel might finally sign with a contender

Terrion Arnold drawing attention from a surprising suitor

J.J. Watt opens up about his special connection to Bengals

Denver Broncos News / Denver Broncos on SI / July 11

Predicting the Broncos' Defensive Stat Leaders for 2026

The Denver Broncos’ identity as a defense-oriented team has prevailed for a decade now, and it’s easy to see why with how much talent they’ve had on that side of the ball.

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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?

The 'NFL's 4,500-yard passers' quiz

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Denver Broncos News / Denver Broncos on SI / July 11

Sean Payton Sees J.K. Dobbins as 'Compound Multiplier' for Broncos

The Denver Broncos, after one year of the J.K. Dobbins experience in 2025, decided they wanted to see a bit more from him moving forward by bringing him back onto the roster with a two-year, $16 million contract earlier this offseason.

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The top beneficiaries from the 2026 NFL offseason

NFL teams annually make moves late in the summer, but rosters are mostly set after free agency and the draft. Here are the players who benefited from this year's offseason carousel.

Sean Payton News / Athlon Sports / July 11

Former Giants OC Sean Payton Predicts Major Change to NFL Standard

Sean Payton has been around for so long, there's a whole generation who has forgotten he was the offensive coordinator for a New York Giants' Super Bowl team.

Zach Allen News / Denver Broncos on SI / July 11

Why Broncos' Zach Allen Flew Up NFL Top 100 Rankings in 2026

Each year, preceding every season, NFL Media slow-drips its collective Top 100 rankings, the definitive list of the best players in the league regardless of position.

Denver Broncos News / Denver Broncos on SI / July 10

Courtland Sutton Weighs In on Jaylen Waddle's Fit With Broncos

The Denver Broncos made a huge splash in their wide receiver room earlier this offseason when they decided to bring in star pass-catcher Jaylen Waddle to their offense from the Miami Dolphins––sending over a first, third, and fourth-round pick in exchange to add another layer of playmaking to their air attack.

Zach Allen News / NFL on ClutchPoints / July 10

Broncos’ Zach Allen makes bold prediction about Denver making history in 2026

The Denver Broncos had a great 2025 season but fell to the New England Patriots in the AFC Title Game. As the 2026 season draws near, defensive tackle Zach Allen made a bold prediction and believes the Broncos’ defense can make history, according to NFL.com and the Denver Post.

Denver Broncos News / Denver Broncos on SI / July 10

Denver Broncos Roster Breakdown: Cornerbacks—A Trade Waiting to Happen

The Denver Broncos have one of the best cornerback rooms in the NFL . It's led by a perennial Pro Bowler and two excellent starters at the top of the depth chart.

Denver Broncos News / Denver Broncos on SI / July 10

Genius of Broncos' Apparent Offseason Blunder Will Become Clear in Time

One of the Denver Broncos' primary goals of this offseason centered around retaining the key pieces of their roster that made them successful in 2025.

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One player from every NFL team who will bounce back in 2026

The 2025 NFL season didn't go as smoothly as hoped for some proven players. These players are the top candidates on their respective teams to bounce back this season.

Denver Broncos News / DenverBroncosCommunity / July 10

Sean Payton decision that might have changed Sean McDermott’s coaching future

Certain plays in the NFL have the power to change the future of franchises and the people leading them. One such instance came when the Denver Broncos, coached by Sean Payton, faced the Buffalo Bills in the 2025 postseason.

NFL News / Yardbarker / July 9

Broncos star sets massive goal, expectation for defense

Broncos' Zach Allen sets massive goal, expectation for Denver's defense

The Denver Broncos had one of the NFL's best defenses in 2025, and it nearly carried them to a Super Bowl. They also nearly set the NFL single-season record for most sacks, falling just four shy of the mark.

George McCaskey compares 2025 Bears to legendary Super Bowl winners

The 'NFL active sack leaders' quiz

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The 'Women's Wimbledon champions' quiz

The 'Most three-pointers by NBA team' quiz

The '60-point NBA games' quiz

The '2026 American League All-Stars' quiz

Denver Broncos News / Denver Broncos on SI / July 9

Why Broncos Are Ditching Joint Practices for Training Camp This Year

In recent years around the NFL, it's become commonplace around training camp and preseason for several teams to take part in one, or even multiple joint practices with another team, giving players a different look against opposing rosters instead of just getting reps against guys already in their own building.

J.K. Dobbins News / DenverBroncosCommunity / July 10

'Talk is cheap': Former Broncos star Phillip Lindsay challenges J.K. Dobbins ahead of 2026 season

Denver Broncos running back J.K. Dobbins was off to a flyer last season before injuries cut his season short. Bringing that confidence into the preseason, he made a big claim about 2026, which former Broncos RB Philip Lindsay has challenged.

Denver Broncos News / A to Z Sports / July 9

Denver Broncos’ $102 million investment is paying off after getting some long-overdue validation from peers and NFL decision makers

The Denver Broncos handed DT Zach Allen a four-year, $102 million contract a season ago. That decision hasn’t just been validated through his play, but by NFL decision-makers and in the eyes of his peers.

NFL News / DenverBroncosCommunity / July 9

Browns expert drops unexpected Broncos trade idea involving $5.7M CB

The Cleveland Browns need a starting nickelback for the upcoming season. While general manager Andrew Berry is likely looking at the trade market, an NFL reporter suggests that Denver Broncos cornerback Ja’Quan McMillian is the perfect target.

Denver Broncos News / Denver Broncos on SI / July 9

Predicting the Broncos' Offensive Stat Leaders for 2026

The Denver Broncos are a few months away from one of their most anticipated seasons in recent memory, primed to make a Super Bowl run. Offensively, the

Denver Broncos News / Athlon Sports / July 9

Denver Broncos 2026 NFL Season Preview

It is Super Bo or bust. The Broncos are a legitimate contender in the AFC because of Bo Nix. The statistics don’t define Nix, even though they are gaudy.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / July 8

AFC Notes: Donte Jackson, Bo Nix, Davis Webb, Broncos, Chargers

Broncos QB Bo Nix was on the field during the team’s mandatory minicamp after suffering an ankle injury in the AFC Divisional round. Denver WR Troy Franklin didn’t hold back when discussing the importance of having their signal-caller back on the field leading the team.

Nik Bonitto News / A to Z Sports / July 8

NFL finally gives Broncos budding star Nik Bonitto the respect he deserves following release of Top-10 pass rusher rankings

It took a few years, but Denver Broncos edge rusher Nik Bonitto has finally been named among the elite of the position following the release of rankings from NFL evaluators and personnel members.

Sean Payton News / Pro Football Rumors / July 8

Sean Payton ‘Absolutely’ Wants Broncos To Extend CB Ja’Quan McMillian

Scheduled to hit the free agent market in 2027, Broncos nickel cornerback Ja’Quan McMillian is in prime position to cash in sometime in the next year. He stands out as a clear extension candidate, but per Zac Stevens of DNVR Sports, the Broncos and McMillian’s reps had not begun active talks as of June.

Denver Broncos News / NFL on ClutchPoints / July 7