Denver Broncos: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

NFL News / Denver Broncos on SI / October 10

Broncos Make Two Telling Roster Moves Ahead of Chargers Showdown

The Denver Broncos are uncomfortably short on cornerbacks. With starting cornerback duo Patrick Surtain II (ankle) and Riley Moss (ribs) ruled out of Sunday's road game against the Los Angeles Chargers, the Broncos have three remaining cover corners on the active roster.

Sean Payton News / Denver Broncos on SI / October 10

Several Broncos Could Make History vs. Chargers

The week following a loss is always rough, but this one has been especially tumultuous for the Denver Broncos. Sean Payton stripped the play-calling duties from first-year offensive coordinator Davis Webb — a storyline that has dominated the headlines and conversation in and around the Mile High City for obvious reasons.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Rushing TDs by active NFL WRs' quiz

How many of the active NFL wide receivers to rush for a touchdown can you name in seven minutes?

The 'NFL rookie 150-receiving-yard games' quiz

The 'D-Linemen with an NFL TD-catch' quiz

The 'Leading receivers vs. each NFL team' quiz

Denver Broncos News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 10

Broncos Week 5 fantasy football injury report vs. Chargers: Courtland Sutton, Jaylen Waddle impact with Pat Bryant out

The Denver Broncos enter Week 5 with an opening in their receiving rotation, but fantasy managers should resist treating Pat Bryant’s absence as an automatic breakout signal for Courtland Sutton and Jaylen Waddle.

NFL News / Yardbarker

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 / A to Z Sports / October 10

Denver Broncos are now headed toward an outcome Sean Payton desperately wanted to avoid

The Denver Broncos are now in a situation that they were desperately hoping to avoid going into the 2026 season. Sean Payton and the Denver Broncos are now on the fast track to an outcome that they were desperately hoping to avoid going into the season.

Denver Broncos News / Athlon Sports / October 10

NFL Insider Reports League Sources Aren’t Blaming Davis Webb for Broncos’ Offensive Struggles

Davis Webb called plays for the Denver Broncos for four games before Sean Payton took the job back this week. Around the league, though, the 31-year-old offensive coordinator is not the one getting blamed.

NFL News / Denver Broncos on SI / October 10

5 Broncos Sleepers the Chargers May Not See Coming

The Denver Broncos face a unique challenge this week, going into SoFi Stadium to face a Los Angeles Chargers team that is yet to win a game this weason.

Denver Broncos News / Denver Broncos on SI / October 9

Broncos Add Veteran DB—Here's What It Could Mean

Entering Week 5's divisional road matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers , the Denver Broncos bit the bullet on Pat Bryant, placing him on injured reserve .

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.

Denver Broncos News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 9

Broncos OC Davis Webb breaks silence on losing playcalling duties

It was a week of major change for Denver Broncos offensive coordinator Davis Webb. On Thursday, head coach Sean Payton reclaimed offensive playcalling duties after the team’s 2-2 start to the season.

Denver Broncos News / Field Level Media / October 9

Broncos OC Davis Webb disappointed to lose play-calling role

Denver Broncos offensive coordinator Davis Webb didn't envision getting only four games to show off his abilities as a play-caller. Webb said Friday "it's not ideal" to be stripped of the duties so early in the season.

Click here to get Yardbarker's Quiz of the Day emailed to you!

The 'Rushing TDs by active NFL WRs' quiz

The 'Most 3-HR MLB Playoffs' quiz

The 'NFL most receiving-1st downs' quiz

The 'Last 2-rushing-TD duos by team' quiz

NFL News / Denver Broncos on SI / October 9

Broncos Can’t Afford to Lose These 2 Matchups vs. Chargers

The Denver Broncos and Los Angeles Chargers have been a divisional matchup that Sean Payton and Bo Nix have yet to figure out. Even with Denver at 2-2, the 0-4 Chargers still have plenty of ways to pull off an upset.

Bo Nix News / Viral Sports News / October 9

Denver Broncos Add Towering WR for Bo Nix

The Denver Broncos did not go looking for a new receiver when Pat Bryant’s ankle sent him to injured reserve. It went back to the one it already trusts.

Troy Franklin News / Athlon Sports / October 9

Pat Bryant's Four-Game Absence Leaves the Broncos Choosing Between Troy Franklin and a Trade

The Denver Broncos are going to find out how much they leaned on Pat Bryant. The second-year receiver, who was carted off with an ankle injury in Sunday’s loss to the San Francisco 49ers, is headed to short-term injured reserve, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.

Denver Broncos News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 9

Broncos make Pat Bryant IR decision ahead of Week 5

The Denver Broncos will be without one of their emerging wide receivers for at least the next four games after making a roster decision ahead of their Week 5 matchup.

Denver Broncos News / Pro Football Rumors / October 9

Broncos To Move WR Pat Bryant To IR

Although Pat Bryant is believed to have avoided the worst-case scenario, the Broncos wide receiver will still miss extensive time due to the ankle injury he sustained in Week 4.

Denver Broncos News / Denver Broncos on SI / October 9

Mile High Roundtable Delivers Predictions & Picks for Broncos-Chargers

Sean Payton is looking for a spark . Absent one, the Denver Broncos' head coach is bent on striking the match himself. In a not-too-distant alternate universe, the Broncos could be in the same boat as the Los Angeles Chargers, sitting at 0-4.

J.K. Dobbins News / DenverBroncosCommunity / October 9

J.K. Dobbins gives an injury update

The Denver Broncos need their ground game to find consistency after a difficult start to the season. Their upcoming matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers presents another opportunity to improve on the 2-2 start they’ve had this season.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / October 9

Broncos Linked to 164-Tackle LB Who Lost His Every-Down Role With the Titans After a Concussion

The Denver Broncos have missed 48 tackles in four games, according to PFF, and it has dragged down the run defense of a 2-2 team that is allowing 142.8 rushing yards per game.

Denver Broncos News / Stadium Rant / October 8

Broncos’ Offensive Struggles: What’s Behind Them?

The Denver Broncos’ offensive struggles have been a talking point since their 24-14 loss to the San Francisco 49ers. They’ve scored just 13 first-half points in four games.

Denver Broncos 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.

Sean Payton reportedly makes surprising Davis Webb move for Broncos' game at Chargers

Success of Broncos' play-calling shake-up hinges on QB Bo Nix letting it fly

Sean Payton, Bo Nix address criticisms of Broncos offense amid Davis Webb chatter

The 'Most TD passes in first two seasons' quiz

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.

Sean Payton, Bo Nix address criticisms of Broncos offense amid Davis Webb chatter

Sean Payton reportedly makes surprising Davis Webb move for Broncos' game at Chargers

Broncos seem to respond to surprising Sean Payton, Davis Webb report

The 'Most yards through two NFL seasons' quiz

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.