Denver Broncos: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Denver Broncos News / Athlon Sports / September 23

Sean Payton Is Leaning on the Run to Protect Bo Nix, and the Broncos Won't Back Off It

Sean Payton has seen enough of Bo Nix standing in a collapsing pocket. After a Week 1 loss in Kansas City left the Denver Broncos with 176 total yards, the head coach leaned on the ground game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, and there is no sign he plans to let up.

Denver Broncos News / Pro Football Rumors / September 23

Broncos Work Out Trio Of RB Amid Injuries To RJ Harvey, J.K. Dobbins

Broncos head coach Sean Payton projected optimism about injured running backs RJ Harvey and J.K. Dobbins on Monday, but the team still explored available options at the position the following day.

J.K. Dobbins News / DenverBroncosCommunity / September 22

Broncos Monitoring J.K. Dobbins As RB Faces Minor Health Concern

J.K. Dobbins entered 2026 determined to finally put his injury history behind him. The Broncos running back has suffered several major injuries throughout his NFL career, including a torn ACL, an Achilles injury, and a Lisfranc injury.

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Denver Broncos News / Denver Broncos on SI / September 22

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

The Denver Broncos balanced the scales in the standings, after losing their home opener in Kansas City. Denver's bounce-back performance against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Mile High restored the faith and excitement fans had in this team entering the 2026 season.

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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 / September 22

Mike Macdonald says Sean Payton accused Seahawks of cheating in 2024, escalating their 'Cold War'

The Denver Broncos and Seattle Seahawks haven't been division rivals since Seattle moved from the AFC West to the NFC West in 2002, but tensions between the franchises are intensifying.

Mike Macdonald addresses Sam Darnold, Drew Lock plan after report

Drew Brees attempts to clarify story about possible comeback with Broncos amid tampering whispers

Two-minute drill: Ravens-Cowboys square off in Brazil, QB injuries take a toll, surprising starts and more

Latest NFL power rankings reveal major shakeup ahead of Week 3

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Sean Payton News / Field Level Media / September 22

Seahawks coach: Broncos' Payton accused team of cheating in 2024

Denver Broncos coach Sean Payton accused the Seattle Seahawks of cheating during the 2024 season and Seattle threatened a lawsuit in response, Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald said.

Denver Broncos News / Denver Broncos on SI / September 22

What Broncos' RB Tryouts Suggest About Beat-Up Backfield

With injuries mounting in the backfield, the Denver Broncos worked out a trio of free-agent running backs on Tuesday. Per the NFL's transaction wire, the Broncos held tryouts with RBs Marcus Yarns, Sam Scott, and Jaden Nixon — none of whom have officially been signed as of this writing.

Denver Broncos News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 22

Broncos Worked Out Three Running Backs

The Denver Broncos had three running backs in for a workout on Tuesday, per the NFL transaction wire. The list includes Jaden Nixon, Sam Scott and Marcus Yarns.

Denver Broncos News / Athlon Sports / September 22

One Fix the Broncos Need to Make Heading Into Week 3 vs. Rams

If you only caught the second half of Sunday’s game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, you’d think the Denver Broncos’ offense had everything figured out.

Denver Broncos News / Athlon Sports / September 22

Denver Broncos Face a Backfield Test Before Sunday, and Three Backs Hold Answer

The Denver Broncos can make a three-back rotation the centerpiece of their Week 3 plan against the Los Angeles Rams Sunday, Sept. 27. Locked On Broncos host Cody Roark said coach Sean Payton indicated Denver should be in good shape at running back, creating a chance to deploy running backs J.K.

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.

Drew Brees News / Larry Brown Sports / September 22

Drew Brees sets the record straight on Broncos’ AFC title game contact

Former NFL quarterback Drew Brees reportedly considered joining the Denver Broncos in last year’s AFC title game after Bo Nix was injured the week prior.

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Denver Broncos News / HITC / September 22

Jonah Coleman already has Bo Nix’s seal of approval to take over from JK Dobbins for Denver Broncos

Jonah Coleman is one of the hottest names in Fantasy Football for NFL fans entering Week 3. It is hard to find a true ‘sleeper’ in Fantasy Football nowadays, but smart players might have picked up Jonah Coleman before the season began.

Jaylen Waddle News / Denver Broncos on SI / September 22

Film Room: Inside the Broncos’ Plan to Unleash Jaylen Waddle

In Week 1's debacle in Kansas City, the Denver Broncos couldn’t find a way to unlock wide receiver Jaylen Waddle in the passing game. Despite the Broncos

Bo Nix News / Athlon Sports / September 22

Bo Nix Dead Last in the Entire NFL When Opposing Defenses Bring the Heat

Pro Football Focus released its updated quarterback pressure numbers through two weeks, and the results were not kind to Bo Nix. The Broncos quarterback has been pressured on 41.5% of his dropbacks this season, the eighth-highest rate among qualifying passers.

Denver Broncos News / Yardbarker / September 22

Drew Brees attempts to clarify story about possible comeback with Broncos amid tampering whispers

One of the more unexpected NFL stories of September involves questions about whether or not the Broncos tampered with New Orleans Saints legend Drew Brees.

Three Broncos most important to Week 2 comeback win vs. Jaguars

Broncos' Courtland Sutton explains why Jaylen Waddle's Week 2 breakout is 'tip of iceberg' for WR

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Denver Broncos News / Yardbarker / September 21

Broncos' Sutton explains why Waddle's Week 2 breakout is 'tip of iceberg'

Broncos' Courtland Sutton explains why Jaylen Waddle's Week 2 breakout is 'tip of iceberg' for WR

In a 20-13 home win over the Jacksonville Jaguars, Waddle caught eight passes for 138 yards.

Three Broncos most important to Week 2 comeback win vs. Jaguars

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Denver Broncos News / Pro Football Rumors / September 20

Broncos Put Faith In OC Davis Webb

After taking two years to put together a group he could weaponize in Denver, Broncos head coach Sean Payton finally fielded a top 10 offense in the NFL last year.

Patrick Mahomes News / Yardbarker / September 21

'SNF' takeaways: Patrick Mahomes returns to form in Chiefs' OT win

'SNF' takeaways: Patrick Mahomes returns to form in Chiefs' thrilling OT win over Colts

Here are some takeaways from a wildly entertaining game.

Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes joins Tom Brady in elite NFL history

Josh Simmons slammed with big warning about Chiefs future

Chargers are in serious trouble after another no-show to open season

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J.K. Dobbins News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 20

Broncos’ JK Dobbins hamstring injury gets positive postgame update

The Denver Broncos escaped their Week 2 home opener with a 20-13 comeback victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars. They also potentially avoided a major injury blow.

Jonah Coleman News / Lindy's Sports / September 20

Jonah Coleman Upside With Broncos Ignites Waiver Wire Stampede

Here’s our quick reaction to the biggest events of fantasy football Week 2 Sunday — and how we should position our top waiver wire targets heading into the Week 3 transaction run.

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 20

Three Broncos most important to Week 2 comeback win vs. Jaguars

The Denver Broncos were one quiet quarter away from an 0-2 start before three players took control and changed the game.

Jonah Coleman’s first NFL TD lifts Broncos over Jaguars

NFL Week 2 winners, losers: Jalen Hurts gets it done; Dak Prescott sets record

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Denver Broncos News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 20

Broncos Remain Confident In OC Davis Webb Despite Week 1 Dud

According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Broncos maintain a “high level of confidence and comfort” in OC Davis Webb as the play-caller. Webb’s debut in that role didn’t go well as the Broncos managed just one touchdown in a 31-10 loss to the Chiefs in Week 1.

Patrick Surtain News / Pro Football Rumors / September 19

Broncos Declined CB Patrick Surtain’s 2026 Option Bonus

In June, the Broncos gave Patrick Surtain a $5MM raise for 2026. The star cornerback’s deal contained an option bonus due just before the start of the regular season, but clarity has emerged on how Denver handled it.