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Broncos’ Newly Chosen Team Captains Share Powerful Reactions to Honor

The regular-season opener is just days away. The Denver Broncos will host the Tennessee Titans on Sunday to officially kick off the 2025 campaign. But before the Broncos can take on the Titans, they first have to select their team captains for the season.

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AFC Notes: J.K. Dobbins, Bo Nix, Broncos, Chargers

Bo Nix is entering the second year of his career after his breakout rookie campaign in 2024. Hall of Fame QB Peyton Manning is confident Nix is “made of the right stuff” to continue being a highly successful quarterback. “Bo is made of the right stuff.

Dre Greenlaw News / Pro Football Talk / September 3

Dre Greenlaw out of practice with a quad injury

Broncos linebacker Dre Greenlaw remains out of practice with a quad injury. Greenlaw injured his quadriceps in a July 31 practice. Though Sean Payton said at the time it was unrelated his offseason quad injury, the Broncos coach would not talk about Greenlaw's injury Wednesday after Greenlaw worked on a side field.

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An NFL player has rushed for 2,000+ yards in a year between both the regular and postseason on 18 occasions. How many of those players can you name in five minutes?

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Denver Broncos News / Denver Broncos on SI / September 3

ESPN Predicts 2025 Broncos Will Miss the Playoffs

The Denver Broncos have generated significant hype throughout the preseason, with many analysts around the NFL projecting them to be a Wildcard playoff team, or even AFC West champions.

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Which NFL teams have the longest Super Bowl droughts?

No sporting event can match the Super Bowl. It’s the biggest annual event in sports, and frankly, in culture. Television ratings don’t lie on that front.

Bo Nix News / Last Word On Sports / September 3

How Bo Nix Can Beat the Sophomore Slump

Rookie success in the NFL is most often just a teaser. It sells jerseys, secures coaches’ contract extensions, and provides opposing defenses with plenty of footage to identify weaknesses and tendencies.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / September 3

Denver Broncos vs. Tennessee Titans Week 1 broadcast map: Will you be able to watch on TV?

The Denver Broncos are opening their season against the Tennessee Titans on Sept. 7 at Empower Field at Mile High in an early-season test for Denver, with a first look at Cam Ward, the No.

Sean Payton News / Denver Broncos on SI / September 3

Broncos HC Sean Payton's Ranking as a Play-Caller Decided by NFL Peers

NFL Network just finished up its annual top 100 players rankings, as voted on by the players. We saw four Broncos make the list, with the highest being cornerback Patrick Surtain II at No.

NFL News / Denver Broncos on SI / September 3

Report: Broncos Hold Workout with Former Cowboys RB

The Denver Broncos worked out seven free agents at the team facility on Tuesday, only one of whom — former Vikings wide receiver Thayer Thomas — reportedly left the building with a contract, signing to the practice squad.

Denver Broncos News / Denver Broncos on SI / September 3

Broncos’ Super Bowl Push Faces 3 Potential Roadblocks in 2025

Denver Broncos GM George Paton and head coach Sean Payton have accomplished a great deal in a short amount of time. They've turned the Broncos around and positioned them for a return to the playoffs in 2025.

Bo Nix News / ESPN / September 3

Avoiding the sophomore slump: Three things to watch for as Bo Nix enters Year 2

Nix was a revelation as a rookie while leading the Broncos to the playoffs. So what's next?

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25 NFL quarterbacks from the 2000s who you already forgot about

As years go by, it's easy to forget some of the players who suited up on the gridiron. While the quarterback is the one position in the NFL that is under

Sean Payton News / NFL Analysis Network / September 3

Sean Payton breaks down the pressure of ambitious expectations for the Broncos in 2025

Sean Payton joined Peter Schrager’s podcast this week to discuss the Denver Broncos’ high expectations for the 2025 season. Peter Schrager launched his new podcast this week, ‘The Schrager Hour’ on ESPN.

Denver Broncos News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 3

Peyton Manning confident Broncos’ Bo Nix will not endure ‘sophomore slump’

Peyton Manning has high expectations for quarterback Bo Nix, who is entering his second season in the NFL. The Hall of Fame quarterback believes the young signal caller possesses all the necessary tools to avoid the dreaded ‘sophomore slump’ that second-year players often endure.

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Denver Broncos News / Pro Football Talk / September 3

J.K. Dobbins is ahead of R.J. Harvey on Broncos depth chart

The Broncos remade their running back group this offseason and the initial pecking order favors experience over potential. J.K. Dobbins is listed as the team's top running back as they head into Sunday's opener against the Titans.

Denver Broncos News / Sporting News / September 2

Broncos' RJ Harvey gets disappointing depth chart news in RB battle vs. J.K. Dobbins

Stay tuned for the real action on the field.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 2

Broncos Signing WR Thayer Thomas To Practice Squad

According to Chris Tomasson, the Broncos are signing WR Thayer Thomas to their practice squad. Denver’s practice squad now includes: LB Levelle Bailey WR Michael Bandy QB Sam Ehlinger TE Caleb Lohner G Joe Michalski DT Jordan Miller WR A.T.

Darren Sproles News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 2

Broncos work out NFC East rusher with Darren Sproles comp

The Denver Broncos are making late-preseason moves that may have long-term impact. Ahead of their Week 1 matchup against the Tennessee Titans, the Broncos brought in former Dallas Cowboys running back Deuce Vaughn for a workout—a move signaling interest in adding depth and versatility to the backfield.

Devaughn Vele News / Last Word On Sports / September 2

Why The Denver Broncos Traded Away Devaughn Vele

After the Denver Broncos traded away prized asset Devaughn Vele to the New Orleans Saints, football analysts, media pundits, and fans collectively asked, almost in unison, “What in the world were they thinking?” Vele wasn’t just a depth piece designed to keep those above him on the depth chart on their toes.

NFL News / The SportsRush / September 2

'Don’t Hold On to Last Year': Chris Simms Explains Why Broncos Will End Chiefs’ 9-Year AFC West Title Streak

All aboard, the Denver Broncos hype train is about to leave the station. And it is packed. No team has gotten more offseason love than this one. They’ve become the most popular overachiever pick in the NFL for 2025, the darlings of the offseason.

Seth Coleman News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 1

Broncos Worked Out Four Players

The Denver Broncos hosted four free agents for a workout on Monday, per the transaction wire. The full list of players includes: LB Seth Coleman LB Kylan Guidry LB Alex Johnson DB Clarence Lewis Coleman, 24, was a four-star recruit and the 19th-ranked weakside defensive end in the 2019 recruiting class out of Melbourne, Florida.