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Denver Broncos News / Yardbarker / October 19

Broncos' Payton offers strong response about possibly benching Nix

Broncos' Sean Payton offers strong response about possibly benching Bo Nix

In the Week 6 win over the Seahawks, Nix was responsible for 107 yards passing and no scores.

NFL Week 6 panic meter: Eagles sounding the alarms

Chiefs RB Kenneth Walker playing at an MVP level

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Brock Purdy News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Last 30-TD season by NFL team' quiz

How many of the quarterbacks to most recently reach the 30-TD milestone for each NFL franchise can you name in five minutes?

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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.

Denver Broncos News / Lindy's Sports / October 19

John Beake, Broncos GM who won two Super Bowls, dies at 87

John Beake, the longtime Denver Broncos executive who helped build the franchise’s back-to-back Super Bowl champions, has died at 87. Beake joined Denver in 1979 and worked in several personnel roles before taking over the front office in the mid-1980s.

Denver Broncos News / Denver Broncos on SI / October 19

Broncos' 2027 Free-Agent Progress Report: Who Stays & Who Goes

We're six games into the 2026 season , and while there are 11 games left to play, we can notice some trends regarding the long-term future of some of the players on the Denver Broncos' roster.

Bo Nix News / Athlon Sports / October 19

NFL Makes Punishment Decision After Bo Nix Incident

Los Angeles Chargers safety Tony Jefferson avoided a fine after his hit on Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix in Week 5. The Broncos visited the Chargers at SoFi Stadium on Oct.

Denver Broncos News / Denver Broncos on SI / October 19

Broncos' Mini-Bye Player Grades: MVP, Standouts & Underachievers

The Denver Broncos are 4-2 after their first six games, which nearly no one expected given the toughness of their initial schedule. It hasn't always been pretty.

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 / Denver Broncos on SI / October 18

Insider Reveals Sean Payton's Latest Move to Revive Bo Nix

During Denver Broncos training camp, we heard from head coach Sean Payton and a few players that new offensive coordinator Davis Webb had tweaked the verbiage.

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 18

Chiefs RB Kenneth Walker playing at an MVP level

Walker played a major role in Sunday's win (once again) and is starting to put together a solid MVP resume for himself.

Chiefs remain unbeaten, control winless Chargers,

NFL Week 6 winners, losers: Caleb Williams shines, Los Angeles football is a mess

The '100-yard, 1-rushing TD games' quiz

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Bo Nix News / Denver Broncos on SI / October 18

Film Room: Broncos Aren't Panicking About Bo Nix—Tape Shows Why

The discourse around Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix is at a fever pitch . The offense hasn’t been playing well over the first six weeks of the season, and his poor play has been at the forefront of the conversation.

Jonah Elliss News / Denver Broncos on SI / October 18

Concerning Jonah Elliss Injury Development Emerges After Broncos Win

Jonathon Cooper's return from the commissioner's exempt list couldn't have come at a better time. On Thursday night, third-year outside linebacker Jonah Elliss suffered a lower-leg injury late in the fourth quarter of the Denver Broncos' 17-14 overtime win over the Seattle Seahawks.

Denver Broncos News / Denver Broncos on SI / October 18

5 Broncos Who Must Step Up After Surviving Brutal 6-Game Gauntlet

The season is far from over, but the 4-2 Denver Broncos already have much to celebrate . Facing five of the NFL's best teams in their first six weeks, the Broncos weathered their initial gauntlet about as well as could be reasonably expected.

Denver Broncos News / TWSN / October 18

Sean Payton’s Offensive Changes Have Put Bo Nix in a Tough Spot

The Bo Nix that has been playing for the Denver Broncos this season looks drastically different than the quarterback that helped lead the Broncos to the AFC Championship Game last season.

J.K. Dobbins News / Denver Broncos on SI / October 17

J.K. Dobbins Gets Real About What's Ailing Broncos' Offense

Entering Thursday night's matchup with the Seattle Seahawks, the Denver Broncos' rushing offense ranked 25th in the NFL, averaging just 86.2 yards per game.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 17

AFC Notes: George Karlaftis, Jaylen Waddle, Broncos, Chiefs, Raiders

Broncos WR Jaylen Waddle had just two receptions for 19 yards in their Week 5 win over the Chargers. Denver HC Sean Payton admitted that they need to get Waddle more involved. “I’m watching the film offensively, and there are a ton of things we’re not doing well right now,” Payton said, via Jeff Legwold of ESPN.

Denver Broncos News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 17

Broncos Super Bowl-winning GM John Beake passes away at 87

Former Denver Broncos general manager John Beake has passed away at the age of 87, the team announced on Saturday. Beake played a major role in building the teams that won consecutive Super Bowl championships following the 1997 and 1998 seasons, while also contributing to several other successful campaigns during his time in Denver.

Bo Nix News / Denver Broncos on SI / October 17

NFL Insider Reveals Broncos' True Feelings on Bo Nix Amid Bench Talk

Since the Denver Broncos' 17-14 overtime win over the Seattle Seahawks , the sharks have been circling around Bo Nix. From NFL On Prime's Ryan Fitzpatrick

Denver Broncos News / Total Pro Sports / October 17

Denver Broncos Legend Sadly Passes Away

The Denver Broncos received terrible news regarding one of their legends. The AFC West team lost Ring of Fame quarterback Craig Morton back in May, months before another tragedy struck.

Denver Broncos News / The Spun / October 17

Denver Broncos Mourning Loss Of Legendary GM John Beake

During John Elway’s 16-year run with the Denver Broncos from 1983 to his retirement after the 1998 season, the team was a dominant force that regularly won their division.

NFL News / Field Level Media / October 16

Packers RB Josh Jacobs, Broncos LB Jonathon Cooper taken off exempt list

The NFL notified Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs and Denver Broncos linebacker Jonathon Cooper that they will be removed from the commissioner's exempt list Monday, making them eligible to return in Week 7.

Josh Jacobs’ return date has been revealed

Packers’ Josh Jacobs files suit to permanently seal battery case video

Jonathon Cooper News / Pro Football Rumors / October 16

Broncos OLB Jonathon Cooper removed from commissioner’s exempt list

Jonathon Cooper was moved to the commissioner’s exempt list shortly before the start of the season. The Broncos edge rusher remained there through the first six weeks of the campaign.

Denver Broncos News / Athlon Sports / October 16

Broncos Snap Counts Show Kris Abrams-Draine Holding His Corner Job as Riley Moss Eases Back

Riley Moss was back in the starting lineup for the Denver Broncos on Thursday night, but Kris Abrams-Draine got the snaps. Abrams-Draine played 65 of 85 defensive snaps, according to PFF, in a 17-14 overtime win over Seattle in front of the home crowd, while Moss played 20.

Denver Broncos News / Larry Brown Sports / October 16

Fans all said the same thing while watching Seahawks-Broncos 'TNF' game

Thursday night’s Seattle Seahawks-Denver Broncos matchup generated major buzz for reasons other than football. The throwback uniforms stole the show during the Week 6 clash at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colo.

Jonathon Cooper News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 15

Latest On Broncos OLB Jonathon Cooper’s Status

Broncos OLB Jonathon Cooper was placed on the commissioner’s exempt list while his domestic violence case plays out. According to Mike Klis of 9News, Cooper’s jury trial was moved back from November 10 to March 2-4. Cooper may now be eligible to be removed from the exempt list, which would allow him to play in games.

Talanoa Hufanga News / Yardbarker / October 14