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AFC Notes: Jaylen Waddle, Fernando Mendoza, Broncos, Chargers, Raiders

Broncos HC Sean Payton said the team isn’t going to put hypothetical labels on who the first and second receiver is in the offense when asked about whether WR Jaylen Waddle will lead the team’s passing attack.

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Russell Wilson & Locker Room Took Strong Decision to Address Disastrous Season, Says Justin Simmons

During the two seasons Russell Wilson started with the Denver Broncos, Sean Payton’s Denver Broncos were limited to just 13 wins and 21 losses. Years later, former Broncos safety Justin Simmons looked back on a difficult period for the team.

Denver Broncos News / Denver Broncos on SI / May 29

Why Broncos Could Face Another Disappointing Year at Tight End

Over the last two seasons, the Denver Broncos have fielded one of the worst tight end rooms in the NFL, and they're poised for much of the same in 2026.

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The 'NFL passing-TD champions' quiz

How many of the NFL quarterbacks to lead the league in passing touchdowns for each season since the AFL/NFL merger in 1970 can you name in seven minutes?

The 'NFL's 4,500-yard passers' quiz

The 'NFL MVPs' quiz

The 'NFL TD-catch leaders by season' quiz

Denver Broncos News / HITC / May 29

Why Jake Plummer feels he never ‘actually beat’ Tom Brady despite a perfect record vs. the NFL GOAT

Jake Plummer never lost to Tom Brady, but he does not see that perfect record as a personal victory over the NFL GOAT. Plummer went 3-0 in games where he started opposite Brady, including a playoff win that snapped a legendary postseason run.

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The greatest all-time linebacker in for every NFL franchise

Yardbarker's best-of NFL positional series continues with linebackers. This does not cover pure pass-rushing threats -- we will get to them -- but rather true off-ball defenders who thrived as traditional inside and outside 'backers.

Bo Nix News / Denver Broncos on SI / May 28

One Bo Nix Question Looms Large Over Broncos’ Early Schedule

By now, everyone has seen the first six weeks of the Denver Broncos' schedule and realized how unforgiving it is. The Broncos face the Kansas City Chiefs, Jacksonville Jaguars, Los Angeles Rams, San Francisco 49ers, Los Angeles Chargers, and Seattle Seahawks in the first six weeks.

NFL News / Yardbarker / May 28

Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes shares honest admission about possibly making Week 1 return

Mahomes began targeting a 2026 Week 1 return shortly after he underwent successful surgery ahead of Christmas 2025.

Chiefs share first video of Patrick Mahomes back in action after injury

Travis Kelce sends fun warning to Patrick Mahomes after latest business decision

Chiefs TE Travis Kelce defends 'classy' beer chug at Game 3 of Knicks-Cavaliers ECF

Von Miller makes his pitch to NFL teams for 2026 return

The 'Most passing yards without a touchdown' quiz

Von Miller News / DenverBroncosCommunity / May 29

Von Miller Wants Big Role With Broncos After Lobbying for Denver Return

Von Miller is keen on making a comeback to Denver. The former Broncos linebacker is presently an unrestricted free agent despite a nine-sack season for the Washington Commanders in 2025.

Denver Broncos News / Denver Broncos on SI / May 28

Broncos' Sean Payton-Bo Nix Pairing Gets Interesting NFL Ranking

The impetus of the Denver Broncos' drastic turnaround is that they finally got the head coach/quarterback combination right, after eight years of one miss after another.

Ja'Quan McMillian News / Denver Broncos on SI / May 28

Why Ja'Quan McMillian is Broncos' Most Underappreciated Player

Mile High Huddle recently featured three Denver Broncos players who are deserving of more respect ahead of the 2026 NFL season. Primary slot cornerback Ja'Quan McMillian topped the list.

Denver Broncos News / Denver Broncos on SI / May 28

These Players Could Be June 1 Cut Candidates to Help Broncos' Salary Cap

With June 1 rapidly approaching, the NFL world begins paying even more attention to the potential roster moves that could be made around the league. It's a benchmark date for cap casualties, and the Denver Broncos have a trio of players to watch.

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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

Five non-quarterback stars to know before 2027 NFL Draft

2026 NFL Draft: First-round grades

25 late-round draft picks who will impact the 2026 NFL season

Bo Nix News / DenverBroncosCommunity / May 28

Broncos Legend Left Concerned Over Bo Nix Amidst Injury Issues

Concerns continue to grow around Bo Nix after the Broncos quarterback suffered an ankle injury last season. He recently underwent a second surgery as the Broncos hope to have him back on the field soon.

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The 'Foreign-born 250-HR club' quiz

The 'NBA Coaches of the Year' quiz

The 'Active playoff double-doubles' quiz

The '3 3-pointer, 3-block Playoff games' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker / May 27

Von Miller makes his pitch to NFL teams for 2026 return

Even though the meaty part of the NFL offseason is completed, there are still a few players on the open market seeking employment for the 2026 season. One of the biggest names on that list is edge-rusher Von Miller, and he is lobbying teams for a job next season.

Top offensive position battles during NFL offseason: Vikings QBs, Jags RBs and more

Update shares if NFL is on track to expand to 18-game regular season for 2027

Notre Dame HC Marcus Freeman already being linked with one NFL team

The '1983 NFL Draft' quiz