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What Comparable Deals Say About Ja'Quan McMillian's Next Contract

The Denver Broncos have multiple players who were either drafted in 2023 or signed as undrafted free agents that year or the year before who are now eligible for new contracts.

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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.

NFL News / DenverBroncosCommunity / July 8

Broncos urged to pursue $62M Packers TE as tight end problem grows concerning

The Denver Broncos have struggled to get a good tight end on their hands. That’s a struggle they can’t afford if they want to make a title charge in the upcoming seasons.

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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

The 'Passing + Rushing TD playoff games' quiz

The 'NFL 250-passing-yard game leaders' quiz

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.

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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.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / July 8

New Orleans Saints 2026 NFL Season Preview

It took four games for the New Orleans Saints franchise to feel better about its future than it has in a long time. Starting in December 2025, New Orleans

Evan Engram News / DenverBroncosCommunity / July 8

Broncos linked to Pro Bowl TE as Engram disappointment creates unexpected opening

The Denver Broncos could revisit the tight end market before the 2026 season after Evan Engram failed to deliver the impact the team expected. One NFL analyst believes that disappointment could create an opening for another veteran.

Denver Broncos News / NFLTradeRumors.co / July 8

Broncos ‘Absolutely’ Want To Keep CB Ja’Quan McMillian Long Term

Broncos CB Ja’Quan McMillian signed his restricted free agent tender this offseason, putting him on a one-year, $5.767 million deal for the 2026 season.

NFL News / Yardbarker

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.

NFL News / DenverBroncosCommunity / July 8

PFF ranks torn ACL Mahomes above Bo Nix in latest QB rankings ahead of 2026 season

Pro Football Focus recently dropped its quarterback rankings for the upcoming 2026 season. And the gap between Kansas City Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes and Denver Broncos QB Bo Nix is a whole 15 ranks.

Denver Broncos News / Denver Broncos on SI / July 8

The Broncos' Biggest Weakness for 2026–– And One Free Agent to Fix It

The Denver Broncos' roster heading into the 2026 season doesn't have many glaring holes to factor in whatsoever. Thanks to an offseason where the primary

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The '2026 American League All-Stars' quiz

The '2026 National League All-Stars' quiz

The 'Most MLB All-Star Games' quiz

The 'Wimbledon men's champions' quiz

Denver Broncos News / DenverBroncosCommunity / July 8

'Injury thing is real': Analysts issue concerning warning on Broncos’ 2026 AFC West hopes

The 2026 regular season for the Denver Broncos starts with facing the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 1. With the high-stakes AFC West matchup approaching in almost two months, NFL analysts believe quarterback Bo Nix’s ankle injury could become a major issue for their divisional hopes.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / July 7

AFC Notes: Justin Herbert, Marvin Mims, Bo Nix, Broncos, Chargers

Broncos QB Bo Nix said that having continuity from the top down will help the team have success for years to come. “For professionals, I think it’s kind of underrated because we sort of take it for granted that we can just sort of bring another guy in or change a team,” Nix said, via Broncos Wire.

Denver Broncos News / NFL on ClutchPoints / July 7

Broncos CB Patrick Surtain II given ‘generational’ praise from veteran coordinator

The Denver Broncos have a clear defensive centerpiece entering the 2026 NFL season, and Patrick Surtain II continues to hold that status. ESPN’s latest NFL cornerback rankings placed Surtain at No.

Denver Broncos News / Denver Broncos on SI / July 7

Broncos' Pat Surtain Has Separated Himself as NFL's Best CB

If you were to ask around NFL coaching staffs, front offices, and scouting departments, who would you predict being the one player rising to the top as the consensus best cornerback in the league?

Sean Payton News / Larry Brown Sports / July 7

Sean Payton had bizarre plan to get Bill Belichick the NFL wins record

Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton had the most convoluted plan to try to help Bill Belichick get the record for most wins in NFL history. When Belichick left the New England Patriots in 2024, Payton contemplated hatching a plan that would see Belichick come to the Broncos and become the head coach, according to Seth Wickersham of ESPN.