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Broncos Name Nine Team Captains for 2026, Including One First-Timer

The Denver Broncos are just days away from their season-opening trip to take on the Kansas City Chiefs on Monday Night Football. With a few days to spare, the Broncos have announced nine team captains for the 2026 season, with three on offense, four on defense, and two on special teams.

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Broncos Announce Bo Nix News Before Chiefs Game

The Denver Broncos’ locker room has spoken, and the vote once again landed on Bo Nix. Head coach Sean Payton announced Wednesday that teammates selected

Drew Sanders News / Viral Sports News / September 9

Former Arkansas All-American Gets Dumped by NFL Team

For one electric season in Fayetteville, Drew Sanders looked like the kind of player Arkansas fans wait years to see. On Tuesday, the Denver Broncos officially closed the book on his time in the NFL’s Mile High City, waiving the former Razorback linebacker from injured reserve, via the NFL transaction log.

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The 'NFL's active passing-leaders' quiz

Can you name the active NFL quarterbacks with passing yards in their career?

The '4K-yard, 30 TD NFL seasons' quiz

The 'Super Bowl-winning starting QBs' quiz

The 'Last 4K-yard passer by team' quiz

Denver Broncos News / Viral Sports News / September 9

Broncos Abruptly Terminate Contract of 25-Year-Old Defender

The Denver Broncos have officially ended their relationship with linebacker Drew Sanders, waiving the former third-round pick from injured reserve. The move, which included an injury settlement and was revealed on ESPN’s NFL transaction log, closes a three-year chapter defined more by missed games than production.

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When will every NFL team lose its first game in 2026?

All 32 teams have hope for a perfect 17-0 regular season as another year begins, but the odds aren't in their favor. As the season opens, we predict the first loss for each team in 2026.

Denver Broncos News / Denver Broncos on SI / September 9

5 Big Questions Broncos Have Yet to Answer Entering the Regular Season

It's Super Bowl or bust for the 2026 Denver Broncos. The Broncos have a great team, but they didn't address several issues from last year in the offseason or in the preseason .

Jonah Elliss News / The Lead / September 9

Jonah Elliss Will Have a Breakout Year for the Denver Broncos

After a dominant 2025 campaign, plenty of eyes will be on the Denver Broncos this season. Or, more specifically, on their defense. Denver’s defense wreaked havoc all season long, leading the league in sacks with a whopping 68.

Denver Broncos News / Athlon Sports / September 9

Broncos Cornerback Emerges as Top Trade Target Among Decision-Makers

Patrick Surtain II enters 2026 with a strong case as the NFL’s best cornerback. He has been a two-time first-team All-Pro and won Defensive Player of the Year in 2024.

Denver Broncos News / Denver Broncos on SI / September 9

Broncos' First Regular-Season Depth Chart Reveals Key Position-Battle Winners

Sean Payton isn't a big fan of publishing official depth charts. The closest the Denver Broncos get is the unofficial depth chart found in each game's weekly release during the regular season.

Sean Payton News / A to Z Sports / September 9

Sean Payton finally stopped the charade and made the change that Broncos fans knew was inevitable

Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton put an end to the charade on Wednesday. Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton sent a scare to fantasy football owners in August when he listed rookie running back Jonah Coleman at the bottom of the depth chart.

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The significant NFL players returning from injury in 2026

Be it stars returning from late-season injuries to starter-level players who missed most or all of last season, the NFL features a host of rehab odysseys to follow as training camps near.

Denver Broncos News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 9

Broncos’ Pat Surtain II issues bold statement on 2026 Bo Nix version

The Denver Broncos have some interesting questions they need to answer this season. After a big season that saw them make it all the way to the AFC Championship Game, there are a ton of expectations for the team.

Denver Broncos News / Denver Broncos on SI / September 9

5 Broncos Who Might Not Be Back in Denver in 2027

Even though the Denver Broncos have a great roster as they push to win it all this year, not everyone is safe for 2027 and beyond. The future of the five players we'll talk about today will be determined by their play this season and by those around them.

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The 'NFL's active passing-leaders' quiz

The '2026 NFL Week 1 starting QBs' quiz

The 'Last 1st-round QB by NFL team' quiz

The 'NCAA football national champions' quiz

NFL News / Larry Brown Sports / September 9

Patrick Surtain II had a telling response to Christian Gonzalez’s stunning contract

Christian Gonzalez’s massive new contract extension with the New England Patriots easily clears the most recent deal signed by Denver Broncos defensive back Patrick Surtain II. But Surtain isn’t sweating it, as he even congratulated his Patriots counterpart for securing such a huge bag just before the start of the 2026 NFL season.

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 9

Broncos' Surtain reacts to Gonzalez's record cornerback contract

Broncos' Pat Surtain II reacts to Christian Gonzalez's record cornerback contract

Gonzalez agreed to a four-year, $135 million extension with the New England Patriots late Monday night.

Patriots end Christian Gonzalez saga ahead of Super Bowl rematch

Two-minute drill: Super Bowl rematch, historic 49ers-Rams game highlight Week 1 NFL slate

The 'Sports Hall of Fames' quiz

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 8

Broncos CB Pat Surtain’s honest thoughts on Christian Gonzalez’s record-breaking contract

It felt like it was just a few months ago when Patrick Surtain became the highest-paid cornerback in NFL history. It only made sense: Surtain was the undisputed best cornerback in the league, and the Denver Broncos cornerback is one of the few defensive backs to win the Defensive Player of the Year.

Bo Nix News / TWSN / September 9

Bo Nix Is the Most Underrated Quarterback in the NFL

When talking about young quarterbacks in the NFL, names like Drake Maye, Caleb Williams, and even Jayden Daniels come up frequently. The name Bo Nix doesn’t come up much.

Denver Broncos News / Athlon Sports / September 8

Broncos QB Bo Nix Makes Announcement Before NFL Season Opener

Bo Nix is entering his third NFL season with the Denver Broncos facing high expectations after coming within one win of the Super Bowl last season. The quarterback is now preparing for another important year as Sean Payton’s offense looks to take the next step.

Denver Broncos News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 8

Broncos Worked Out Four Defensive Players

The Denver Broncos hosted four defensive players for workouts on Tuesday, including DB Dean Clark, LB Jack Dingle, DB Jack Henderson, and LB Emany Johnson.

Drew Sanders News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 8

Broncos Cut LB Drew Sanders From IR

The Denver Broncos have waived LB Drew Sanders from injured reserve, per the NFL’s Official Transaction Wire. Sanders, 25, was selected with the No. 67 overall pick in the third round by the Broncos in the 2023 NFL Draft.

Bo Nix News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 8

Broncos legend makes Steve Young comparison for Bo Nix that comes with sage advice

The Denver Broncos have been fortunate enough to have some legendary quarterbacks lead their team over the years. Of course, John Elway, one of the best QBs in NFL history, spent his entire career in Denver.

Jake Plummer News / A to Z Sports / September 8

Former Broncos QB Jake Plummer gets real about one of the NFL’s top controversies that is changing the game in a negative way

Jake Plummer explains why he is against the shift towards more indoor NFL stadiums that reduce meaningful game elements. Former Denver Broncos QB Jake Plummer, who started at quarterback for 10 years in the NFL, recently gave his thoughts on teams shifting from football played outside on grass to indoors with artificial turf.

Jaylen Waddle News / DenverBroncosCommunity / September 7

Jaylen Waddle receives rave review as Broncos insider predicts major impact

Three dangerous NFL teams were handed easier paths than anyone realizes

Travis Kelce is on the verge of making more NFL history with the Chiefs

The 'Passing-TD record by NFL team' quiz

Jarrett Stidham News / Pro Football Rumors / September 2

Jarrett Stidham To Remain Broncos’ QB2

The door was reportedly open for Sam Ehlinger to unseat Jarrett Stidham as the Broncos’ backup quarterback, but head coach Sean Payton will not make a change.