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Sean Payton ‘Absolutely’ Wants Broncos To Extend CB Ja’Quan McMillian

Scheduled to hit the free agent market in 2027, Broncos nickel cornerback Ja’Quan McMillian is in prime position to cash in sometime in the next year. He stands out as a clear extension candidate, but per Zac Stevens of DNVR Sports, the Broncos and McMillian’s reps had not begun active talks as of June.

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Broncos linked to Pro Bowl TE as Engram disappointment creates unexpected opening

The Denver Broncos could revisit the tight end market before the 2026 season after Evan Engram failed to deliver the impact the team expected. One NFL analyst believes that disappointment could create an opening for another veteran.

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The '100-rushing-yard NFL QBs' quiz

In the Super Bowl era (1966 to present) of the NFL, a total of 30 QBs have rushed for 100 yards or more in a regular-season game. How many of the 30 can you name in five minutes?

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

The 'Passing + Rushing TD playoff games' quiz

The 'NFL 250-passing-yard game leaders' quiz

Denver Broncos News / NFLTradeRumors.co / July 8

Broncos ‘Absolutely’ Want To Keep CB Ja’Quan McMillian Long Term

Broncos CB Ja’Quan McMillian signed his restricted free agent tender this offseason, putting him on a one-year, $5.767 million deal for the 2026 season.

NFL News / Yardbarker

25 first-round NFL picks that left fans confused

The NFL Draft always delivers many twists and turns that leave fans and analysts scratching their heads. This list isn't looking at hindsight and finding the biggest busts in history.

NFL News / DenverBroncosCommunity / July 8

PFF ranks torn ACL Mahomes above Bo Nix in latest QB rankings ahead of 2026 season

Pro Football Focus recently dropped its quarterback rankings for the upcoming 2026 season. And the gap between Kansas City Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes and Denver Broncos QB Bo Nix is a whole 15 ranks.

Denver Broncos News / Denver Broncos on SI / July 8

The Broncos' Biggest Weakness for 2026–– And One Free Agent to Fix It

The Denver Broncos' roster heading into the 2026 season doesn't have many glaring holes to factor in whatsoever. Thanks to an offseason where the primary

Denver Broncos News / DenverBroncosCommunity / July 8

'Injury thing is real': Analysts issue concerning warning on Broncos’ 2026 AFC West hopes

The 2026 regular season for the Denver Broncos starts with facing the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 1. With the high-stakes AFC West matchup approaching in almost two months, NFL analysts believe quarterback Bo Nix’s ankle injury could become a major issue for their divisional hopes.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / July 7

AFC Notes: Justin Herbert, Marvin Mims, Bo Nix, Broncos, Chargers

Broncos QB Bo Nix said that having continuity from the top down will help the team have success for years to come. “For professionals, I think it’s kind of underrated because we sort of take it for granted that we can just sort of bring another guy in or change a team,” Nix said, via Broncos Wire.

Denver Broncos News / NFL on ClutchPoints / July 7

Broncos CB Patrick Surtain II given ‘generational’ praise from veteran coordinator

The Denver Broncos have a clear defensive centerpiece entering the 2026 NFL season, and Patrick Surtain II continues to hold that status. ESPN’s latest NFL cornerback rankings placed Surtain at No.

NFL News / Yardbarker

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

The early-round picks get most of the headlines, but the later rounds are where championships are often built. These 25 late-round picks from the 2026 draft have a chance to make impacts as rookies and beyond.

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The '2026 National League All-Stars' quiz

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Denver Broncos News / Denver Broncos on SI / July 7

Broncos' Pat Surtain Has Separated Himself as NFL's Best CB

If you were to ask around NFL coaching staffs, front offices, and scouting departments, who would you predict being the one player rising to the top as the consensus best cornerback in the league?

Sean Payton News / Larry Brown Sports / July 7

Sean Payton had bizarre plan to get Bill Belichick the NFL wins record

Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton had the most convoluted plan to try to help Bill Belichick get the record for most wins in NFL history. When Belichick left the New England Patriots in 2024, Payton contemplated hatching a plan that would see Belichick come to the Broncos and become the head coach, according to Seth Wickersham of ESPN.

Bo Nix News / DenverBroncosCommunity / July 7

'Joe Flacco treatment': Analyst drops surprising Bo Nix comparison ahead of 2026

The eliteness of a quarterback is often the central theme in football debates when talking about QBs. An NFL analyst just gave Denver Broncos QB Bo Nix a surprising comparison that perfectly captures this exact NFL dilemma.

Denver Broncos News / NFL on ClutchPoints / July 7

Why Broncos’ Pat Surtain II is best CB in NFL, and ‘it’s not close’

There’s little doubt about how much the Denver Broncos value Pat Surtain II. He can play, and he supports his teammates, too. The NFL knows him. And here’s why Pat Surtain II is the best cornerback in the league by a large margin, according to ESPN.

Denver Broncos News / Denver Broncos on SI / July 7

Denver Broncos Roster Breakdown: Inside Linebackers—Thin Beneath the Surface

Inside linebacker is one of the weakest positions on the Denver Broncos' roster, even with the return of their two primary starters from last season. Those two starters have their concerns, but the bigger issue is the lack of depth at the position.

Denver Broncos News / Denver Broncos on SI / July 7

Latest 2027 NFL Mock Draft Pins Broncos With Potent Offensive Weapon

The Denver Broncos still haven't seen what their 2026 draft class has to offer just yet. We still stand a little over a month away before their preseason slate even gets underway.

Von Miller News / DenverBroncosCommunity / July 7

Von Miller’s Broncos homecoming dream dealt blow as report names surprise best fit

A return to the Denver Broncos has been a popular talking point ever since Von Miller became available again. Miller himself has admitted he’d like to come back, and with questions surrounding Denver’s edge depth, the conversation has only grown louder.

North Carolina Tar Heels News / Yardbarker / July 7

Payton reportedly had wild Belichick plan for Broncos in 2024

Sean Payton reportedly had wild Bill Belichick plan for Broncos in 2024

It turns out Payton wanted to do Belichick a solid shortly after New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft and Belichick publicly confirmed on Jan. 11, 2024, that they had "mutually" agreed to part ways.

Dolphins fans get brutal update for 2026 NFL season

With WR prices skyrocketing, NFL teams should consider paying pass-catching RBs instead

NFL coordinator shares criticism of Eagles' Saquon Barkley after down season