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Falcons' QB situation looks bleak after Tua Tagovailoa's performance vs. Broncos

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.

Broncos' Courtland Sutton pulls off stunning catch vs. Falcons

Cowboys player gets warning to step it up or get cut

Colts assistant coach suffered serious injury in sideline collision

Jeremiyah Love compared to legendary RB Adrian Peterson after NFL debut

Three RBs who will have to carry their offense in 2026 season

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Broncos' Courtland Sutton pulls off stunning catch vs. Falcons

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.

Broncos' Sean Payton explains preseason plan for QB Bo Nix

Falcons' Michael Penix Jr. shares injury update

Why you should be a believer in the Falcons

Three NFL QB battles that could end with both players losing

The '2024-25 NFL 1K-yard receivers' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker / August 14

RBs who are going to have to carry their offense in 2026

Three RBs who will have to carry their offense in 2026 season

There are still some teams that are going to have to lean on their running back for a significant portion of their offense this season. Let's take a look at three of them.

Cardinals' Mike LaFleur shares update on Jeremiyah Love injury scare after Raiders game

Kirk Cousins sends message to Raiders fans amid team's playoff drought

Raiders' Klint Kubiak sends clear message to Kirk Cousins after Fernando Mendoza makes debut

The 'Last 200-yard rusher by team' quiz

Sean Payton News / Denver Broncos on SI / August 14

Broncos at Falcons: Final Predictions & Bold Takes

What will Sean Payton do with his hands on Friday night? The Denver Broncos are taking on the Atlanta Falcons on Friday night at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

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The '2008 Week 1 starting QBs' quiz

How many of the 2008 Week 1 NFL starting quarterbacks can you name in five minutes?

The 'NFL MVPs' quiz

The 'Most playoff starts by an NFL QB' quiz

The 'Four NFL passing-touchdown game leaders' quiz

Denver Broncos News / The Lead / August 14

Pat Bryant’s Quiet Climb Signals a 2026 Breakout for Broncos

Denver Broncos wide receiver Pat Bryant does not generate the loudest buzz in a crowded room. That may change soon. The 2025 third-round pick out of Illinois is drawing serious praise this offseason and in training camp.

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25 stories to keep an eye on in NFL training camps

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.

Denver Broncos News / Denver Broncos on SI / August 14

5 Broncos Position Battles That Actually Matter vs. Falcons

The Denver Broncos are back on the grid-iron tonight. After an offseason that felt excruciatingly long, the Broncos return to the field at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Friday night to take on the Atlanta Falcons in the preseason opener.

Evan Engram News / Denver Broncos on SI / August 14

Why I'm Selling the Early Broncos Hype Around Evan Engram

The Denver Broncos need more from their tight end room, and the hope has been that Evan Engram could help answer that bell. His first season in Denver was a bit of a disappointment, but with experience in the system now, could Engram meet expectations in 2026?

NFL News / Denver Broncos on SI / August 13

Broncos at Falcons: How To Watch, TV Channel, Live Stream, Time

At long last, the Denver Broncos are poised to take the field again on Friday night in Atlanta, Georgia, in the team's preseason opener. The Atlanta Falcons will host the Broncos, with the plan to start Tua Tagovailoa at quarterback.

Denver Broncos News / Denver Broncos on SI / August 13

What Broncos' Latest Signing Really Says About the Center Crisis

This week was a great reminder that, in the NFL, it's not what coaches say, but what they do. After third-teamer-turned-first-teamer Michael Deiter was carted off the practice field on Tuesday , Sean Payton played down the seriousness of the Denver Broncos' center situation, only to sign a veteran two days later.

Denver Broncos News / A to Z Sports / August 13

Denver Broncos address roster depth at key position ahead of preseason Week 1 after being rocked by multiple injuries

The Denver Broncos were dangerously thin at the center position after placing Michael Deiter on injured reserve. They held tryouts on Thursday for three players and signed one of them to a contract.

Michael Deiter News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 13

Broncos Placing C Michael Deiter On IR, Among Two Roster Moves

According to Mike Klis, the Broncos are placing C Michael Deiter on injured reserve after he suffered a season-ending quad injury in practice this week.

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The significant NFL players returning from injury in 2026

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.

Denver Broncos News / Denver Broncos on SI / August 13

Broncos Earn 'Elite Contender' Status in New NFL Power Rankings

The Denver Broncos aren't phoning it in at training camp. Sean Payton may be focusing on "load management" with certain tenured veterans and players coming off injuries, but that has not distracted from the Broncos' commitment to having a strong training camp.

Denver Broncos News / A to Z Sports / August 13

Key Denver Broncos player drops strong statement on getting asked to change positions

A key Denver Broncos player made it clear this week how he felt about getting asked to move positions earlier this offseason. Earlier this offseason, there was talk that Denver Broncos linebacker Jonah Elliss could move from outside linebacker to insider linebacker.

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The '2008 Week 1 starting QBs' quiz

The 'Last 200-yard rusher by team' quiz

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The 'Most 400-yard NFL games' quiz

J.K. Dobbins News / Denver Broncos on SI / August 12

Broncos Camp Day 11: Good J.K. Dobbins News | Takeaways | Winners and Losers

Denver Broncos training camp marched ahead on Wednesday. With the first preseason game coming up on Friday vs. the Atlanta Falcons , Day 11 of Broncos camp was unique.

Denver Broncos News / Yardbarker / August 12

Broncos' Sean Payton explains preseason plan for QB Bo Nix

The Denver Broncos are slowly working quarterback Bo Nix back from two offseason surgeries on his right ankle.

'You don't feel a rookie': Why fourth-round RB Jonah Coleman could be key in helping Broncos QB Bo Nix take the next step in 2026

NFL executives predict how Broncos, Bo Nix will approach potential contract extension

'Madden NFL 27' simulation makes bonkers Bo Nix prediction

The 'Most TD in first two NFL seasons' quiz

Sean Payton News / Denver Broncos on SI / August 12

Why Sean Payton 'Feels Bad For' Broncos OL After Major Injury

Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton announced backup center Michael Deiter, who was carted off the practice field on Tuesday, suffered a quad injury that will end his 2026 season before it even began.

Taylor Rapp News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 12

Broncos Tried Out S Taylor Rapp

The Denver Broncos hosted S Taylor Rapp for a workout on Wednesday, per the NFL Transactions wire. Rapp, 27, is a former second-round pick of the Rams back in 2019.

Sean Payton News / A to Z Sports / August 12

Sean Payton just sent a big scare to Denver Broncos fans and fantasy football owners

Sean Payton sent a scare to Denver Broncos fans and fantasy football owners everywhere. Denver head coach Sean Payton gave Broncos fans and fantasy football