Denver Broncos: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Denver Broncos News / Yardbarker / October 8

Payton, Nix address criticisms of Broncos offense amid Webb chatter

Sean Payton, Bo Nix address criticisms of Broncos offense amid Davis Webb chatter

Whether or not Payton could soon strip OC Webb of play-calling duties may be the biggest storyline hovering over the 2-2 Broncos as they prepare for their matchup against the 0-4 Los Angeles Chargers this coming Sunday.

Broncos' Davis Webb gets fresh warning ahead of game at winless Chargers

ESPN insiders address Sean Payton, Davis Webb chatter ahead of Broncos' game at winless Chargers

Chargers facing dire injury situation in Week 5 game vs. Broncos

The '2024-25 NFL passing TD leaders' quiz

Ben Powers News / HITC / October 8

Broncos guard Ben Powers handed $17,911 NFL fine after controversial hit

Denver Broncos guard Ben Powers has reacted to being hit with a $17,911 NFL fine for a blindside block that was not penalised during their Week 4 loss to the San Francisco 49ers.

Bo Nix News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 7

Broncos’ Bo Nix claims he’s seeing the field better despite the film telling a different story

The Denver Broncos are off to a bit of a shaky 2-2 start this season after making it all the way to the AFC Championship Game. The Denver defense has been sloppy, but Vance Joseph and company are starting to find their groove this season and played a strong game on Sunday against the San Francisco 49ers.

Atlanta Falcons News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Last 2-rushing-TD duos by team' quiz

How many of the most recent pair of teammates to rush for two touchdowns each in the same game for each NFL franchise can you name in eight minutes?

The '2K-scrimmage-yard NFL seasons' quiz

The '800-receiving-yard running backs' quiz

The 'First-Round QBs of the 2000s' quiz

Denver Broncos News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 7

Broncos’ Patrick Surtain II gets major break ahead of Chargers game

The Denver Broncos face a battered Los Angeles Chargers team that may roll without wide receiver Ladd McConkey. But Denver received welcoming news involving star cornerback Patrick Surtain II.

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.

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 7

Chargers facing dire injury situation in Week 5 game vs. Broncos

The Los Angeles Chargers season is in danger of completely slipping away from them.

Update emerges on if Chargers could make stunning Jim Harbaugh move

Khalil Mack to the Bears? Chicago could be eyeing a reunion with the former All-Pro

Identifying the biggest problem for NFL's five winless teams and whether they can solve it

Five potential NFL trades: Change of scenery for young wideouts, 49ers go all-in and more

The 'NFL QB rushing leaders' quiz

Deuce Vaughn News / Yardbarker / October 8

Texans bring back former Cowboys RB after cutting him in preseason

The Houston Texans signed three players to their practice squad on Wednesday.

Texans officially designate Tank Dell to return from IR

Texans HC DeMeco Ryans announces major defensive change as hot-seat rumors swirl

Seahawks should take a swing on another Pro Bowl RB after nixed Joe Mixon signing

The 'Offensive Rookies of the Year' quiz

Denver Broncos News / Denver Broncos on SI / October 7

Insiders Warn Davis Webb Could Be Running Out of Time as Broncos’ Play-Caller

When last we heard from Sean Payton on the subject, he said that it's "way too early" to even countenance a change at offensive play-caller. Four weeks into the 2026 season, the Denver Broncos sit at 2-2, having played the four best teams in the NFL consecutively .

Denver Broncos News / EssentiallySports / October 7

'Get the Play in Faster': Drew Brees Shares Details on Altercation With Sean Payton Over Playcalling Disagreements

During their tenure with the New Orleans Saints, Sean Payton spent 15 long years coaching Drew Brees. And during those 15 years, the duo had many disagreements, especially when it came to plays.

Denver Broncos News / Athlon Sports / October 7

Broncos Will Lean on a 2025 First-Round Pick With Their Top Two Cornerbacks Injured

Jahdae Barron has spent most of his first two seasons with the Denver Broncos as a sub-package defender. That is about to change. The team is bracing for

Denver Broncos News / DenverBroncosCommunity / October 7

'That has to change' — NFL veteran calls for a different mindset from Broncos offense

The Broncos offense could be heading toward a necessary change after struggling to generate enough downfield production against the 49ers. Speaking on DNVR’s Broncos X’s and O’s, former NFL receiver Emmanuel Sanders said the checkdown-heavy approach reminded him of how Bo Nix operated against San Francisco.

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 / Viral Sports News / October 7

Broncos Could Add Major Firepower With Pro Bowl RB Trade

The Denver Broncos have been linked to a possible trade for Tennessee Titans running back Tony Pollard as their own backfield deals with injuries and limited production early in the 2026 season.

Denver Broncos News / Denver Broncos on SI / October 7

Broncos Stock Report: 4 Risers, 3 Fallers Entering Week 5

The Denver Broncos have started the season 2-2, going .500 against the NFL's four best teams at the quarter-pole. Given how tough Denver's first four opponents have actually been, the 2-2 start is a moral victory of sorts.

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The 'Last 2-rushing-TD duos by team' quiz

The 'Most TD's through four games' quiz

The 'NFL RB TD-catch leaders' quiz

The 'Most HRs by an MLB first baseman' quiz

Denver Broncos News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 7

Broncos rumors: Patrick Surtain II avoided worst-case scenario with injury, but IR still on table

The Denver Broncos suffered a disappointing 24-14 loss to the San Francisco 49ers, in which the offense struggled and the defense faltered in the second half.

Sean Payton News / Athlon Sports / October 7

Dan Graziano Warns Broncos' Davis Webb Could Lose Play-Calling Duties to Sean Payton Soon

Sean Payton handed play-calling duties to Davis Webb this season, and four games in, people around the NFL are already wondering how long the arrangement lasts.

Tony Pollard News / Athlon Sports / October 7

Broncos' 28th-Ranked Rushing Grade Makes Tony Pollard a Deadline Fit for Denver's Backfield

The Denver Broncos have handed the ball to four running backs in four games, and the longest run any of them has produced went 17 yards. Denver sits 29th in rushing yards, and PFF’s Bradley Locker lists the Broncos as a possible fit for Tennessee Titans running back Tony Pollard among his 15 trade candidates before the Nov.

Denver Broncos News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 7

Broncos most to blame for offensive dud in Week 4 vs. 49ers

The Denver Broncos were unable to get their offense untracked against the San Francisco 49ers in Week 4. The Broncos were held to 14 points and this has been an issue throughout the first quarter of the season.

Denver Broncos News / Denver Broncos on SI / October 7

One Advanced Metric Reveals Silver Lining to Broncos’ 2-2 Start

Four games into the 2026 NFL season, the Denver Broncos sit at 2-2 , with slow starts in each game and a pathetic total of just 13 first-half points. It's clear the Broncos have a lot of work to do to become a top contender.

Denver Broncos News / Yardbarker / October 7

ESPN insiders address Sean Payton, Davis Webb chatter ahead of Broncos' game at winless Chargers

Throughout his career as an NFL head coach, Payton had never delegated offensive play-calling duties to a coordinator before the Broncos promoted Webb earlier this year.

Many Broncos fans want HC Sean Payton to strip OC Davis Webb of play-calling after 2-2 start; what do the stats say?

Broncos' Davis Webb gets fresh warning ahead of game at winless Chargers

The 'NFL yards-per-catch leaders' quiz

NFL News / Viral Sports News / October 7

Broncos Connected to Intriguing Cornerback Trade With NFC Team

Injuries at cornerback have put Riley Moss back in the trade conversation, and one national analyst has already pointed the Denver Broncos starter toward the Detroit Lions before the Nov.

Bo Nix News / Denver Broncos on SI / October 6

Jensen’s Judgment: Broncos Have a Bo Nix Problem They Must Fix Fast

I hate to say it, but the Denver Broncos have a quarterback problem. Before anyone knee-jerk reacts and loses their teeth, understand that I'm actually a firm believer in Bo Nix.

Denver Broncos News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 6

Broncos Worked Out Six Players

The Denver Broncos hosted six players for tryouts on Tuesday, including WR Jamari Thrash, per the NFL Transactions wire. The full list includes: DB Paul Manning WR Nick Nash DB Ayo Oyelola WR Brenden Rice WR Cam Ross WR Jamari Thrash Thrash, 25, started his college career at Georgia State before transferring to Louisville.