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'There’s a Bar We Have': Sean Payton Breaks Silence on Jonathon Cooper’s Future at Broncos Minicamp

Jonathon Cooper was a 2021 seventh-round pick who quietly built his way up in Denver. Now, in the third year of his $54 million extension signed in 2024, his situation has taken a different turn, with head coach Sean Payton commenting on his future recently.

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Watch: Sharpened the sword. Earned the call ⚔️ Hakeem Butler is a Denver Bronco! #UFLtoNFL

Denver Broncos News / Denver Broncos on SI / June 19

One Position Battle Suddenly Ignited at Broncos Minicamp

Six players or seven? That's what the Denver Broncos will be deciding when it comes to the number of defensive linemen they'll carry on the 53-man roster out of training camp.

Denver Broncos News / DenverBroncosCommunity / June 19

Sean Payton’s ‘doing really well’ Bo Nix update faces threat as report flags worst-case scenario

It’s no secret that the Denver Broncos’ 2025 season fell apart after Bo Nix got injured in the postseason. Now, the third-year quarterback is working to bounce back, but analysts believe that simply being ready for Week 1 may not be enough to turn things around.

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The 'Game-winning-drives record by team' quiz

How many of the QB's with the most game-winning drives in one season for each NFL franchise can you name in five minutes?

The 'NFL completion-leaders by season' quiz

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Evan Engram News / Denver Broncos on SI / June 18

Evan Engram Has Clearly Earned More Trust Based on Broncos Minicamp

Evan Engram's first year with the Denver Broncos didn't quite meet expectations. Sean Payton struggled to involve Engram as more than a safety-valve target for Bo Nix, and the veteran tight end's blocking inconsistencies meant that he didn't see the field as much as the Broncos hoped he would.

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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.

Denver Broncos News / Denver Broncos on SI / June 18

6 Things We Learned From Broncos Mandatory Minicamp

Mandatory minicamp is in the books. Head coach Sean Payton opted to end it one day early because he's comfortable with his team's progress and the Denver Broncos are ready to move into their new state-of-the-art facility.

Denver Broncos News / Denver Broncos on SI / June 18

Broncos Minicamp Rookie Stock Report: Who's Up, Who's Down

The Denver Broncos' offseason training program is in the books. Now we enter the six-week NFL summer. Some call this period 'the NFL desert' because it's the driest period on the calendar.

Denver Broncos News / Denver Broncos on SI / June 18

Broncos Reshuffle End of Roster After Mandatory Minicamp

After wrapping mandatory minicamp, the Denver Broncos are done with on-field work until the start of training camp in late July. But the motion isn't stopping behind the scenes.

Denver Broncos News / NFLTradeRumors.co / June 18

Broncos Signing Two Players

ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reports the Broncos are signing OL Reid Holskey to a one-year deal. Parker Gabriel adds the Broncos are also signing DB Blake Cotton following a tryout.

Denver Broncos News / UFL / June 18

Watch: Sean Payton on the growing impact of the UFL after the Broncos' recent Battlehawks signings.

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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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2026 NFL Draft: First-round grades

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

Sean Payton News / Denver Broncos on SI / June 17

10 Big Winners, 4 Losers From Broncos' Minicamp

Sean Payton has seen enough. The Denver Broncos' third practice of mandatory minicamp, which was set to happen on Thursday, has been canceled. “Just schedule-wise, today will be our last day," Payton said after Wednesday's practice.

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Jaylen Waddle News / A to Z Sports / June 17

Broncos cornerback Pat Surtain tells it how it is regarding the addition of new wide receiver Jaylen Waddle

The Denver Broncos now have one of the better wide receiver rooms in the league in terms of depth. The Denver Broncos have one of the best wide receiver rooms in the league.

Bo Nix News / Pro Football Rumors / June 17

Bo Nix Participates At Minicamp; Broncos Unconcerned About QB’s Mobility Moving Forward

As expected, Bo Nix returned to action at Broncos minicamp. Finishing off a recovery from two ankle surgeries, the third-year quarterback was a partial participant this week.

Denver Broncos News / Total Pro Sports / June 17

One Person Tragically Died In Accident At Denver Broncos Training Facility

A construction worker lost his life at the Denver Broncos’ new training facility site on Monday evening. Deputies from the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office responded to a medical emergency call around 8:20 p.m.

Bo Nix News / Yardbarker / June 17

Why Bo Nix thinks history shows latest ankle injury could be a positive

Why Broncos’ Bo Nix thinks history shows latest ankle injury could be a positive

While speaking with reporters on Tuesday, Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix suggested that he is on track to be his old self.

Broncos QB Bo Nix reveals the one question that 'little kids' can stop asking him

The 'Most TD-passes in first two NFL seasons' quiz

Jonathon Cooper News / Field Level Media / June 16

Broncos excuse Jonathon Cooper from minicamp amid domestic violence charges

Denver Broncos linebacker Jonathon Cooper was excused from mandatory minicamp on Tuesday after being arrested twice in the last two weeks, which head coach Sean Payton touched on in a press conference.

Michael Woods News / NFLTradeRumors.co / June 16

Broncos Waive/Injured WR Michael Woods

According to Mike Klis, the Broncos waived WR Michael Woods with an injury designation on Tuesday. Woods will revert to Denver’s injured reserve once he passes through waivers unclaimed. Woods, 26, was a sixth-round pick by the Browns out of Oklahoma in 2022.