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NFL completely disrespects the Broncos while also tipping its hand on Patrick Mahomes following latest 2026 schedule news

The NFL has made a decision about where Week 1 will be held for Monday Night Football, and it feels like a slight to the Denver Broncos. The Denver Broncos were the kings of the AFC West last year, and if not for a Bo Nix broken ankle in the playoffs, they very well may have been kings of the entire AFC and made the Super Bowl.

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Broncos losing out on home-field advantage for Week 1 vs. the Chiefs is actually exactly what they needed, and fans won’t want to hear why

The Denver Broncos may have “deserved” to host a Week 1 Primetime game vs. the Chiefs, but it’s better they don’t. The Denver Broncos are set to play the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 1 of the 2026 NFL Season on ESPN.

George Paton News / Denver Broncos on SI / May 12

Broncos GM George Paton Could Lose Key Front-Office Exec

The Minnesota Vikings have requested an interview with Denver Broncos assistant general manager Reed Burckhardt as they expand their search for a new GM, NFL Network reported Tuesday.

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / May 12

Broncos waive ex-Cowboys rusher without playing a down

While it’s clear who are the top dogs in the Denver Broncos’ passing attack, head coach Sean Payton and company are still trying to figure out the best configuration at running back.

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The 'NFL's active 1K-rushers' quiz

How many of the active NFL players who have rushed for 1,000 or more yards in a season can you name in five minutes?

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NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / May 12

AFC Notes: Jonah Coleman, Marvin Mims, Keaton Mitchell, Broncos, Chargers

Broncos WR Marvin Mims noted that most players on the roster hope to compete for a Super Bowl this coming season. “We’ll see,” Mims said Friday, via Parker Gabriel of the Denver Post.

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The way-too-early 2027 NFL first-round mock draft

With the 2026 draft in the books, teams are already looking toward 2027. Here's our way-too-early 2027 NFL mock draft, as of April 27, 2026.

Let's tap the brakes on the hype for Arch Manning for 2027 NFL Draft

Round 1 of the 2027 NFL Draft projected to be top-heavy with QBs

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Denver Broncos News / Denver Broncos on SI / May 12

Broncos May Have Harder Schedule in 2026, But Here's What Really Matters

The Denver Broncos have known for months which opponents will be on the 2026 regular-season schedule, but they won't find out the full order until later this week.

Deuce Vaughn News / NFLTradeRumors.co / May 12

Broncos Make Four Roster Moves

The Denver Broncos officially signed DB Paul Manning and WR Mike Woods to contracts on Tuesday and waived RB Deuce Vaughn and DB William Wright. Vaughn, 24, is a former sixth-round pick of the Cowboys back in 2023 out of Kansas State. He signed a four-year, $3,973,336 rookie contract with the Cowboys, which included $133,336 guaranteed.

Marvin Mims News / Pro Football Rumors / May 12

WR Marvin Mims Open To Broncos Extension

Marvin Mims hasn’t emerged as the offensive game-changer that the Broncos were likely envisioning when they selected him in the second-round of the 2023 draft.

Denver Broncos News / Denver Broncos on SI / May 12

Broncos Wisely Begin Curtailing RB Room by Waiving Ex-Cowboy

The Denver Broncos continued the process of trimming down their offseason roster on Tuesday, waiving running back Deuce Vaughn, 9NEWS' Mike Klis reported.

Denver Broncos News / Denver Broncos on SI / May 12

Predicting Every Broncos Primetime Game and Opponent

The NFL schedule release will drop on Thursday, May 14, and one Denver Broncos game has already leaked. ESPN 's Adam Schefter reported on Tuesday that the Broncos will face the Kansas City Chiefs in the season opener on Monday Night Football, and we later learned that it'll be at Arrowhead Stadium.

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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.

NFL News / Denver Broncos on SI / May 12

Broncos Schedule Release Leaks: Confirmed Opponents and Dates

The NFL will announce the 2026 regular-season schedule this week, on Thursday, May 14. The Denver Broncos already know their 2026 opponents, just not the order in which they'll face them.

Kyle Brandt News / A to Z Sports / May 12

Kyle Brandt demands Broncos play Chiefs at home on Monday Night Football and it’s impossible to argue otherwise

The Broncos received some awesome news Monday when the NFL announced they’ll open the season against the Chiefs on Monday Night Football The Denver Broncos received some fun, but also kind of strange, news on Tuesday when it was announced the team will open the season against the Kansas City Chiefs on Monday Night Football.

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Denver Broncos News / Denver Broncos on SI / May 12

Ranking Every Broncos Position Group by Overall Talent and Depth

The Denver Broncos' offseason marches on. This time of year, teams shuffle the bottom of their depth charts, and we've already seen that with the Broncos.

Denver Broncos News / A to Z Sports / May 12

National outlet uses word to describe the Broncos’ offseason and it’s why the rest of the NFL is anxious about Denver

There is no about the Denver Broncos’ goal for the 2026 NFL season. After coming up a game short of the Super Bowl last season, the Broncos’ goal is clearly to be the last team standing in February.

Denver Broncos News / NFL on ClutchPoints / May 11

Former Broncos quarterback Craig Morton passes away at 83

The Denver Broncos are mourning the death of former quarterback Craig Morton at the age of 83. In a statement, the Broncos paid their respects to Morton.

Denver Broncos News / Denver Broncos on SI / May 11

Broncos Ring of Fame QB Craig Morton Passes Away

The Denver Broncos are mourning the passing of former quarterback Craig Morton. The Broncos announced the news on Monday, revealing that the 83-year-old had passed away on Saturday.

Bo Nix News / NFLTradeRumors.co / May 11

AFC Notes: Bo Nix, Akheem Mesidor, Broncos, Chargers, Chiefs

Broncos QB Bo Nix recently had a clean-up surgery for his ankle injury suffered in the playoffs last year. Denver HC Sean Payton thinks Nix could be ready as soon as June, and said he the third-year signal caller will be full speed before training camp gets underway.

Denver Broncos News / Ball Exclusives / May 11

Broncos Ring of Fame QB Craig Morton dies at age 83

Denver Broncos Ring of Fame quarterback Craig Morton died on Saturday at the age of 83, the team announced. A cause of death was not disclosed. Morton spent six seasons with the Broncos from 1977-82, leading Denver to its first playoff appearance and a berth in Super Bowl XII.

Denver Broncos News / Denver Broncos on SI / May 11

Broncos Reshuffle End of Cornerback Corps After Minicamp

The Denver Broncos made a pair of roster moves targeting their secondary following the team's rookie minicamp this past weekend. Per beat reporter Luca Evans, the Broncos signed cornerback Paul Manning and waived CB William Wright in a corresponding transaction.

Bo Nix News / The Lead / May 11

Bo Nix Has Been Discredited Too Much By NFL Analysts

No matter what Bo Nix does, NFL fans and critics often seem hesitant to give him his flowers. They harp on his missed throws and his age, giving all the credit to the Denver Broncos’ defense.

Michael Woods News / Denver Broncos on SI / May 11

Broncos' Signing of Tryout WR Further Crowds Busy Room

The Denver Broncos have signed free-agent wide receiver Michael Woods II following a strong showing at this past weekend's rookie minicamp, 9NEWS' Mike Klis reported Monday.

Russell Wilson News / Yardbarker / May 11

The biggest 'what if' of Russell Wilson's career

Since leaving Seattle, he has failed to become a franchise quarterback in Denver, Pittsburgh or New York, as he has run through several offensive systems that have not consistently allowed him to be the best QB he can be.

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