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Broncos Are 5-2, But These 3 Veterans Could Still Be Traded

The NFL trade deadline is approaching on November 10 , leaving the Denver Broncos with two more games until the big date. The Broncos have a chance to take the lead in the division with their rematch with the Kansas City Chiefs this week, followed by a road trip to face the Carolina Panthers.

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Veteran Dave Logan’s reaction to Broncos fans at Cardinals game says it all

The Denver Broncos beat the Arizona Cardinals 30-16 in Week 7, but the score was not the only talking point from Phoenix. A sea of orange in the lower bowl caught the attention of veteran broadcaster Dave Logan.

Mike McGlinchey News / Athlon Sports / October 27

Mike McGlinchey Says the Broncos Owe the Chiefs One After a 31-10 Embarrassment in the Opener

Mike McGlinchey has had more than six weeks to think about that night at Arrowhead Stadium. The Denver Broncos right tackle didn’t pretend otherwise after Sunday’s 30-16 win over the Cardinals, with Kansas City now headed to Empower Field at Mile High.

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The 'Season rushing-TD leaders by team' quiz

How many of the players to hold an NFL franchise single-season record for rushing touchdowns can you name in five minutes?

Baker Mayfield News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Fewest passing-yards in a win' quiz

How many of the quarterbacks to post the fewest passing yards (while playing at least 90 percent of the offensive snaps) in a win for each NFL team can you name in five minutes?

The '4,500-yard, 15-INT NFL seasons' quiz

The 'Multiple 4K passing-yard NFL seasons' quiz

The 'Active 4th quarter comebacks' quiz

Garett Bolles News / Athlon Sports / October 27

Broncos' 5-2 Start Has Their 2027 Pick at No. 27, and Garett Bolles' Successor Could Be Waiting

Denver Broncos fans got something Sunday they hadn’t seen in a while: a comfortable win. Bo Nix ran 62 yards for a touchdown, Alex Singleton made 19 tackles and the defense finished with a goal-line stand in a 30-16 win over the Cardinals in Glendale.

NFL News / Yardbarker

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.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / October 27

ESPN Gives the Broncos an 81.9% Playoff Shot, but One AFC West Number Still Favors the Chiefs

Three straight wins have Denver Broncos fans thinking bigger than a wild-card berth, and a new projection backs them up. ESPN’s Football Power Index now gives the Broncos an 81.9% chance to make the playoffs after the 30-16 win over the Cardinals, a game in Glendale that felt like a home date to Bo Nix.

Denver Broncos News / Denver Broncos on SI / October 27

Broncos' Snap Counts vs. Cardinals Hint at Major Shakeup

The Denver Broncos went into State Farm Stadium on Sunday and blew out the Arizona Cardinals , 30-16. Denver's 14-point margin of victory was its highest of the season.

Sean Payton News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 27

Sean Payton downplays Broncos’ rivalry with Chiefs compared to famous college games

The Denver Broncos are gearing up for their rematch against the Kansas City Chiefs at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday. The Broncos are seeking revenge after the Chiefs blew them out, 31-10, in Week 1 at Arrowhead Stadium.

Denver Broncos News / Denver Broncos on SI / October 26

Broncos HC Sean Payton Gets 'Quite Honest' About Using Marvin Mims

Among the footnotes included in the Denver Broncos' 30-16 victory over the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday was the deployment of Marvin Mims, who returned to his prior role as the team's primary returnman.

Denver Broncos News / Denver Broncos on SI / October 26

Sean Payton Offers 'Explosive' Take on Jonah Coleman's Growing Role

If you watched the Denver Broncos' 30-16 win over the Arizona Cardinals, you could feel a big shift . Bo Nix looked like his old self , shaking off the rust from the broken ankle he suffered back in January and regaining his confidence.

Denver Broncos News / Denver Broncos on SI / October 26

Broncos' Player Grades From 30-16 Win Over Cardinals

The Denver Broncos took care of business by beating the Arizona Cardinals 30-16 , a team now at 2-5 and viewed as one of the worst in the NFL this year as they undergo a rebuild.

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.

Denver Broncos News / Athlon Sports / October 26

UPDATE: Jonathan Taylor Interest Leads Broncos Trade Rumors as Jonah Coleman Returns

Jonathan Taylor is the name tied to the Denver Broncos two weeks out from the deadline, and the rumor landed the same weekend Jonah Coleman took over the backfield in his return from injured reserve.

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The 'Fewest passing-yards in a win' quiz

The 'Rushing-record by NFL team' quiz

The 'World Series Game 1 starters' quiz

The 'World Series managers' quiz

Sean Payton News / A to Z Sports / October 26

Denver Broncos still have an obvious issue on offense that Sean Payton needs to get worked out despite scoring a season-high vs. Arizona

The Denver Broncos are 5-2, but their offense could still be better, even after scoring a season-high in points. The Denver Broncos had themselves a week against the Arizona Cardinals.

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 26

Defiant Nix responds to concerns about ankle after Broncos' win

Defiant Bo Nix responds to concerns about ankle after Broncos' win over Cardinals

Stories from last week suggested that some people within the Broncos were concerned about how Nix was feeling, both physically and mentally, coming off the broken bone in his right ankle that he suffered this past January.

Sean Payton apologizes for ‘awful’ trick play call that left Jaylen Waddle injured

NFL Week 7 winners, losers: Joe Burrow rallies Bengals; huge day for running backs

The 'Winningest coaches in NFL history by team' quiz

NFL News / Athlon Sports / October 26

Three Encouraging Signs and Two Concerns From the Broncos' 30-16 Win Over the Cardinals

Before the trip to Glendale, we laid out two worries and three encouraging signs for the Denver Broncos against the Arizona Cardinals. A 30-16 win answered some of those questions and raised a couple of new ones.

Denver Broncos News / Athlon Sports / October 26

Broncos Week 7 Stock Report: Justin Strnad, 4 Others Among Those Surging in Arizona

Denver finally put a game away. The Broncos beat the Arizona Cardinals 30-16 in Glendale for their third straight win and first multi-score victory of the season, and they did it with big plays on offense and a goal-line stand to close.

Jonah Coleman News / Athlon Sports / October 26

Broncos Snap Counts Show Jonah Coleman Took Over the Backfield in His Return vs. Cardinals

Jonah Coleman came back from an ankle injury and immediately became the Denver Broncos’ most-used running back. The rookie played 30 of the offense’s 61 snaps in the 30-16 win over the Arizona Cardinals, according to PFF, more than RJ Harvey (16) and J.K.

Denver Broncos News / Larry Brown Sports / October 26

Sean Payton apologizes for ‘awful’ trick play call that left Jaylen Waddle injured

Sean Payton was full of regret as he spoke to reporters after Sunday’s game against the Arizona Cardinals. The Denver Broncos head coach got through most of his postgame press conference without anyone asking the question he most expected.

Jaylen Waddle News / Field Level Media / October 25

Broncos WR Jaylen Waddle (chest) exits vs. Cardinals

Denver Broncos receiver Jaylen Waddle exited Sunday's victory over the Arizona Cardinals with a chest injury. The injury occurred on a reverse with under five minutes remaining in the 30-16 triumph.

Bo Nix News / Field Level Media / October 25

Bo Nix throws, runs for TDs as Broncos extend Cards’ home woes

Bo Nix threw a touchdown pass and ran 62 yards for another, J.K. Dobbins and R.J. Harvey also scored TDs, and the Denver Broncos beat the Arizona Cardinals 30-16 in Glendale, Ariz., on Sunday.

Denver Broncos News / TWSN / October 25

Denver Broncos Get Reinforcements as Injuries Force Another Roster Shakeup

As the Denver Broncos get set to face the Arizona Cardinals they are getting a boost back to two positions on their roster. Ahead of the game they activated Jonah Coleman and Jonathon Cooper, both of which should be expected to make an impact on the offensive and defensive sides of the ball.

Denver Broncos News / Viral Sports News / October 25

Denver Broncos Get Huge News on Patrick Surtain II

Denver Broncos cornerback Pat Surtain II is unlikely to suit up for Sunday’s road game against the Arizona Cardinals, according to a report from NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.

Denver Broncos News / Pro Football Rumors / October 24

Broncos Activate RB Jonah Coleman, OLB Jonathon Cooper

The Broncos are among the teams which have made several roster moves in time for Week 7. A pair of notable activations have taken place. Jonah Coleman is back on the active roster.

Denver Broncos News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 24

Broncos Announced Six Roster Moves

The Broncos announced that they have activated RB Jonah Coleman and OLB Jonathon Cooper ahead of Week 7 Denver also placed RB Tyler Badie and OLB Jonah Elliss on injured reserve.

Denver Broncos News / Yardbarker / October 23

Broncos face ultimate decision on Bo Nix as career crossroads approaches, per ESPN report

For a piece published on Friday, Jeff Legwold of ESPN expanded on how the Broncos could handle Nix's status from this fall through and beyond the 2027 NFL Draft.

Broncos' Davis Webb makes bold Bo Nix prediction amid whispers about QB's future

Broncos' Bo Nix acknowledges 'mental aspect' of returning from injury amid rumors about his future

Bo Nix, Broncos bring sputtering offense to face Cardinals

The 'Last 300-yard game by NFL team' quiz

Bo Nix News / Yardbarker / October 22

Broncos' Nix acknowledges 'mental aspect' of returning from injury

Broncos' Bo Nix acknowledges 'mental aspect' of returning from injury amid rumors about his future

Numerous stats show that Nix has seemingly regressed coming off the broken bone in his right ankle that he suffered this past January.

Bo Nix may be playing for future with Broncos through rest of 2026 season

The 'NFL yards-per-catch leaders' quiz

Denver Broncos News / Pro Football Rumors / October 21

Broncos Designate RB Jonah Coleman For Return; Latest On Patrick Surtain, Jonathon Cooper

As concerns about Bo Nix’s start to his third season emerge, the young quarterback will have some help soon. The Broncos designated rookie running back Jonah Coleman for return from IR on Wednesday, the Denver Gazette’s Chris Tomasson tweets.