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After a fan in Shannon Sharpe’s replies compared the Cowboys QB to his former superstar teammate, the Hall Of Famer gave a blunt reply. John Elway is an NFL legend in every sense of the word.

Denver Broncos News / Lindy's Sports / October 19

John Beake, Broncos GM who won two Super Bowls, dies at 87

John Beake, the longtime Denver Broncos executive who helped build the franchise’s back-to-back Super Bowl champions, has died at 87. Beake joined Denver in 1979 and worked in several personnel roles before taking over the front office in the mid-1980s.

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The 'Last 30-rush game by NFL team' quiz

How many of the most recent running backs to reach the 30-carry threshold in a single game for each NFL franchise can you name in five minutes?

The '100-yard, 1-rushing TD games' quiz

The 'Rushing-TD champions since 1990' quiz

The 'NFL rushing champions' quiz

NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / October 17

Former Broncos GM John Beake Dies At 87

Longtime Broncos general manager John Beake has died, the team announced on Saturday. He was 87. In all, Beake spent 35 years working in the NFL. He is of course best remembered for his time in Denver, including a 15-year run as the team’s general manager.

NFL News / Yardbarker

Ranking the quarterback history of every NFL franchise

Quarterback is the most important position for an NFL team. That wasn’t always the case, but it has been the case for, you know, 50 years at this point essentially.

Denver Broncos News / The Spun / October 17

Denver Broncos Mourning Loss Of Legendary GM John Beake

During John Elway’s 16-year run with the Denver Broncos from 1983 to his retirement after the 1998 season, the team was a dominant force that regularly won their division.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Dice City Sports / September 16

Kirk Cousins Passes John Elway as Raiders Veteran Continues to Defy the Labels

LAS VEGAS — Kirk Cousins has spent almost his entire NFL career carrying a label. First, he was the insurance policy. Then, he became the unexpected starter.

Denver Broncos News / EssentiallySports / September 12

Broncos Legend John Elway Set to Make Career Move by Joining Popular ESPN Show

On October 4, 1992, Denver Broncos trailed Kansas City 19-6 late in the fourth quarter. The Broncos had not scored a touchdown in the previous 58 minutes.

Entertainment News / Nerdist / August 26

A New England Patriots fan's biased review of every NFL team's Disney mascot

The NFL and Disney have a lot in common. They’re both ubiquitous American institutions with a century of history and generations of fans, each is seemingly more popular than ever, and they also are overflowing with mascots they put on all sorts of merchandise.

Denver Broncos News / Athlon Sports / June 30

5 Best Wide Receivers in Denver Broncos History

The Denver Broncos have typically had a dynamic air game across their history, with their greatest quarterbacks -- John Elway, Peyton Manning, and Craig Morton -- rarely without dangerous weapons to throw to.

Denver Broncos News / Athlon Sports / June 30

5 Best Running Backs in Denver Broncos History

When parsing out what makes the Denver Broncos so historically successful, it's easy to turn to its quarterbacks -- led by Peyton Manning and John Elway -- or its wide receivers.

NFL News / Yardbarker

The greatest return man for every NFL franchise

From Billy "White Shoes" Johnson to Deion Sanders to Devin Hester, here are the greatest return men for each of the NFL's 32 teams.

John Elway Joins Grammy Nominee Morgan Wallen in Surprise Appearance

The Grammy-nominated star, Morgan Wallen, recently brought his ‘Still the Problem’ stadium tour to Empower Field at Mile High. The concert sold out the Denver Broncos’ home stadium, but something else was the highlight of the night for Colorado.

Los Angeles Rams News / Total Pro Sports / April 30

Someone Uncovered Plenty Of Eerie Coincidences Between John Elway & Matthew Stafford — They’ll Totally Creep You Out

John Elway and Matthew Stafford share many similarities. Among them, the two are MVP and Super Bowl-winning quarterbacks. One day, Stafford will join Elway in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

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The 'Last 30-rush game by NFL team' quiz

The '150-Rec.-Yard NFL teammates' quiz

The 'Most NFL QB rushing-TDs' quiz

The 'Most CFP Top-25 appearances' quiz

NFL News / Football Analysis / February 10

The 10 Best Quarterbacks in NFL History

Not every fan just watches the game. Some want to understand why a 199th overall pick became the most dominant player in football history — and what 60 years of quarterback evolution looks like when you rank them honestly.

Denver Broncos News / Athlon Sports / January 23

Broncos Make John Elway Announcement on Friday

Out of all the players to wear the orange and blue of the Denver Broncos over the years, few mean as much to the franchise as John Elway. The Hall of Fame quarterback played all 16 seasons of his NFL career in Denver, finally breaking through in 1997 to lead the Broncos to their first Super Bowl in franchise history.

Denver Broncos News / Denver Broncos on SI / January 23

Broncos Legend John Elway Set to Play a Role in the AFC Title Game

The Denver Broncos will be without team captain and starting quarterback Bo Nix on Sunday in the AFC championship game. Jarrett Stidham will start, but he'll have a little John Elway juju at his back.

NFL News / 5 GOATs / December 4

Netflix announces John Elway documentary to be released in December

Netflix has released the official release date and trailer for the documentary about NFL legend John Elway. On Thursday, the streaming service announced that Elway will premiere on Monday, Dec.

Chicago Bears News / Yardbarker / October 16, 2025

Potential Caleb Williams-Troy Aikman beef won't be the first of its kind

Why did ESPN analyst Troy Aikman continually rip Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams in Week 6 of "Monday Night Football?"

Bears HC Ben Johnson calls out Troy Aikman

'MNF' takeaways: Jake Moody plays hero for Bears in walk-off win over Commanders

Spencer Rattler shares thoughts on 2021 Oklahoma benching for Caleb Williams before Saints-Bears clash

25 NFL players who could retire after the 2025 season

The 'Chicago Bears head coaches' quiz

Denver Broncos News / Athlon Sports / October 8, 2025

John Elway Raises Concerns About Broncos’ London Trip

Highlights Denver Broncos legend John Elway is concerned about the team’s impending trip to London. The Broncos previously played in London in 2010 and 2022.

Denver Broncos News / Denver Broncos on SI / July 14, 2025

John Elway Officially Cleared in Accidental Death of Jeff Sperbeck

Denver Broncos legend John Elway has been officially cleared of any criminal wrongdoing in the death of his friend and former agent, Jeff Sperbeck. According to Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco, the investigation into Sperbeck's death has been closed.

NFL News / Field Level Media / July 14, 2025

Report: John Elway won't be charged in death of business partner

John Elway will not be charged in the April incident in which his longtime business partner fell off a golf cart driven by the Hall of Fame quarterback and later died, a Denver television station reported.

NFL News / Larry Brown Sports / May 4, 2025

Update emerges about John Elway golf cart incident

New information has emerged regarding the golf cart incident involving former Denver Broncos quarterback John Elway and his former agent. Jeff Sperbeck, Elway’s longtime agent, died Wednesday of injuries he sustained after falling off a golf cart driven by Elway.

Denver Broncos News / Denver Broncos on SI / May 2, 2025

Sheriff: John Elway Golf Cart Incident Was a 'Tragic Accident'

Last weekend, former Denver Broncos quarterback and football executive John Elway was involved in a tragic incident . Following a music festival in LaQuinta, California, Elway and his close friend and business partner, Jeff Sperbeck, were reportedly riding home on a golf cart from an after-party.

NFL News / Field Level Media / April 30, 2025