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Broncos Lock In Pre-Draft Visit With Coveted 2026 TE Prospect

With the first two-plus weeks of NFL free agency in the books, the Denver Broncos' eye is turning toward the 2026 NFL draft. The Broncos have already been to several major stops on the pre-draft trade, including the Senior Bowl and the NFL Combine.

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Broncos Signaling Long-Term in Change to Jaylen Waddle Deal

Exactly one week after pulling off his blockbuster acquisition, new Denver Broncos wide receiver Jaylen Waddle agreed to a standard tweaking of his contract.

Denver Broncos News / Denver Broncos on SI / March 24

The One Overlooked Departure That Could Hurt the Broncos

The Denver Broncos had to make some tough decisions this offseason. Although the team has committed hard to running it back with the 2025 roster that won 14 games and a division crown, not every free agent could be re-signed.

Denver Broncos News / A to Z Sports / March 24

Broncos could be gearing up to take another big swing after latest team update

The Denver Broncos shook up the NFL landscape with a blockbuster trade for former Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle. During the trade deadline in 2025, the Buffalo Bills had an offer for the talented pass catcher, but ultimately, Miami didn't want to trade him in the division.

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Denver Broncos News / NFL on ClutchPoints / March 24

Broncos’ 7-round 2026 NFL Draft according to PFF mock draft simulator after NFL Free Agency

The Denver Broncos made a bold move in free agency. And they created wiggle room for late April. And here is their seven-round 2026 NFL Draft, according to the Pro Football Focus simulator after free agency.

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2026 NFL Draft: 20 famous names who won't be drafted until the later rounds

Most of the NFL mock drafts focus on the early rounds, but there are still many prominent college players who will hear their names called later. These are just some of the big names that could hear their names in the later rounds.

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Denver Broncos News / Gridiron Heroics / March 24

Denver Broncos: Restructure Contract of New Offensive Weapon for 2026

The Denver Broncos traded a 2026 first-round pick, a third-round pick, and a fourth-round pick to the Miami Dolphins for Jaylen Waddle and a 2026 fourth-round pick.

Denver Broncos News / Gridiron Heroics / March 24

NFL Draft 2026: Denver Broncos linked to son of former NFL All-Pro

The Denver Broncos have a roster capable of making a legitimate Super Bowl run in 2026, but have some key holes to fill before the regular season kicks off in September, and the NFL Draft may offer a compelling chance to add a difference-maker on defense.

Denver Broncos News / NFLTradeRumors.co / March 24

Broncos Restructuring WR Jaylen Waddle

Per Aaron Wilson of KPRC, the Broncos are restructuring WR Jaylen Waddle‘s contract. Wilson says Denver is converting $15.416 million of Waddle’s option bonus to a signing bonus to lower his base salary to $1.215 million and save 2026 cap space.

Bo Nix News / Denver Broncos on SI / March 24

Former NFL MVP Lays Out 'The Greatest Thing' For Bo Nix

Former Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton will perhaps always be remembered by Denver Broncos fans for famously flaming out in Super Bowl 50. Von

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Eli Manning ‘scares’ Peyton Manning before Gotham FC-Denver Summit match

While their football playing days are over, Gotham FC owner Eli Manning and Denver Summit owner Peyton Manning can square off when the NWSL teams next face off.

Jaylen Waddle News / Denver Broncos on SI / March 23

Broncos Considered Other Options Before Acquiring Jaylen Waddle

Jaylen Waddle was not the Denver Broncos' only option. But he was, as they determined, their best option. Sports Illustrated's Albert Breer on Monday provided a curtain-raising of the blockbuster trade that sent Waddle from the Miami Dolphins to the Broncos last week.

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2026 NFL Draft: Small-school prospects who will make a big impact

NFL prospects from major programs get most of the attention, but there are numerous examples of players drafted from small schools who have become difference-makers.

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Denver Broncos News / Pro Football Rumors / March 23

Dolphins Did Not Aggressively Shop Jaylen Waddle; Broncos Inquired After Combine

Sean Payton‘s Saints did acquire Jeremy Shockey via trade (in 2008), but they were known more for jettisoning playmakers than acquiring them in trades.

Denver Broncos News / Denver Broncos on SI / March 23

Broncos Position Groups That Got Better and Worse in Free Agency

The first two weeks of NFL free agency are in the books. For their part, the Denver Broncos mostly stayed on the sideline, though they did re-sign or tender 17 of their own free agents.

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Blockbuster: Broncos Acquire Jaylen Waddle, Seize Control of the AFC

ENGLEWOOD, CO — The Miami Dolphins just handed the Denver Broncos the keys to the AFC. After falling short in a brutal AFC Championship game against the Patriots, Denver’s front office refused to sit still.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / March 23

National media outlet names the perfect free agent and draft fit to fill the Denver Broncos' biggest remaining need

The Denver Broncos completed their most important offseason task by adding a big-time offensive playmaker to the roster earlier this month. Denver's trade with the Miami Dolphins for wide receiver Jaylen Waddle gives quarterback Bo Nix another playmaker to get the ball to in 2026.

Jaylen Waddle News / A to Z Sports / March 23

NFL insider dishes on the Dolphins' process ahead of blockbuster trade of WR Jaylen Waddle to Denver

The Miami Dolphins' blockbuster trade of WR Jaylen Waddle didn't come together overnight. The Denver Broncos claimed the biggest prize off Miami's roster amid the Dolphins' ongoing teardown, securing Waddle in his prime in return for first and third-round draft picks this April and a fourth-round pick-swap.

Denver Broncos News / Denver Broncos on SI / March 23

Broncos Depth Chart After Free Agency: Starters, Battles, Roster Bubble

The Denver Broncos have signaled to the NFL that they're confident in their 2025 roster that was one Bo Nix injury away from the Super Bowl. But we can't quite say they're "running it back," as they let two key free agents depart and have made a pair of outside moves.

Denver Broncos News / NFL on ClutchPoints / March 23

Broncos’ 2026 NFL Mock Draft roundup after NFL Free Agency

The narrative surrounding Denver’s free agency changed drastically when the Broncos traded for wide receiver Jaylen Waddle. Part of the appeal of this trade was financial as much as it was football-related.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / March 23

Latest intel could have shown the Broncos hand with what they're trying to pull off in the upcoming 2026 NFL Draft

If the Denver Broncos had quarterback Bo Nix in the AFC Championship game, they would have gone to the Super Bowl. Just needed to get that off my chest.

Denver Broncos News / Gridiron Heroics / March 23

NFL Draft 2026: Denver Broncos hosting 325-pound mauler for top-30 visit

The Denver Broncos acquired a major weapon for quarterback Bo Nix and the passing offense by acquiring playmaking wide receiver Jaylen Waddle in a blockbuster trade with the Miami Dolphins, and may be about to add another big piece for the offense during the upcoming 2026 NFL Draft.