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Sean Payton News / Yardbarker / October 8
Sean Payton taking over play-calling duties leads to one critical question
Nix's play-caller last season when he was throwing the ball deep and having a lot of success? Payton.
The 'NFL most receiving-1st downs' quiz
How many of the NFL players to record at least 80 first downs as a receiver in a single season can you name in five minutes?
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.
Sean Payton News / Pro Football Rumors / October 8
Broncos HC Sean Payton To Increase Role In Offensive Play-Calling
Sean Payton ceded play-calling duties to offensive coordinator Davis Webb this offseason. After an early show of faith in the latter, a change in the approach on that side of the ball will now be taking place.
Denver Broncos News / Yardbarker / October 8
Success of Broncos' play-calling shake-up hinges on QB Bo Nix letting it fly
The Denver Broncos are making a needed play-calling change, but it won't work until starting quarterback Bo Nix begins ripping it.
Quinn Meinerz News / Athlon Sports / October 8
A Handful of NFL Linemen Have Allowed Zero Quick Pressures, and One Is Early Protector of the Year Candidate Quinn Meinerz
Four of the five sacks Bo Nix has taken this season came in one night at Kansas City, and none of the five has been pinned on Quinn Meinerz. That is only part of the case for the Denver Broncos’ right guard as one of the best linemen in football through four games.
Sean Payton News / Larry Brown Sports / October 8
Sean Payton making major change to Broncos’ offense
The Denver Broncos are 2-2, and the offense has dealt with plenty of issues early on. As a result, head coach Sean Payton is now taking matters into his own hands.
Denver Broncos News / Yardbarker / October 8
Broncos seem to respond to surprising Sean Payton, Davis Webb report
For the first time during his career as an NFL head coach, Payton had handed offensive play-calling duties to a coordinator.
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 / Field Level Media / October 8
Sean Payton expected to reclaim play-calling duties in Denver
Sean Payton is set to return as the primary play-caller for the Denver Broncos, bumping Davis Webb from the duties he took over for the first time this season.
Denver Broncos News / Yardbarker / October 8
Sean Payton reportedly makes surprising Davis Webb move for Broncos' game at Chargers
It appears Payton has reversed course regarding a key part of his team's offense.
Bo Nix News / Field Level Media / October 8
Bo Nix, Broncos eager to find spark vs. winless Chargers
Intent on moving past some early-season frustration, the Denver Broncos will hit the road Sunday to face a team more disheartened than them. The Broncos (2-2) will visit the Los Angeles Chargers in Inglewood, Calif., intent on reviving an offense that has been predictable through the first four weeks of the season.
Denver Broncos News / Yardbarker / October 8
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.
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.
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.
NFL News / Yardbarker / October 8
Texans reunite with Cowboys' former fan-favorite running back
The Houston Texans signed three players to their practice squad on Wednesday.
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.
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 / 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.
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.
Deuce Vaughn News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 6
Texans Signing RB Deuce Vaughn
Aaron Wilson reports the Texans are signing former Cowboys RB Deuce Vaughn to the practice squad. Vaughn, 24, is a former sixth-round pick of the Cowboys back in 2023 out of Kansas State. He signed a four-year, $3,973,336 rookie contract with the Cowboys, which included $133,336 guaranteed.
Patrick Surtain News / Pro Football Rumors / October 5
Broncos’ Patrick Surtain, Pat Bryant Avoid Serious Injuries
The Broncos’ Week 4 loss to the 49ers brought injury scares. Both Patrick Surtain and Pat Bryant went down, and fears of season-ending injuries emerged.
Denver Broncos News / Field Level Media / October 5
Report: No serious ankle injury for Broncos CB Patrick Surtain II
Denver Broncos All-Pro cornerback Patrick Surtain II will only miss a short amount of time after an MRI revealed Monday that he does not have a serious right ankle injury, ESPN reported.
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