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The Broncos’ defense is full of players on second contracts with the team. Denver either re-signed or extended its entire projected starting front seven, while Patrick Surtain is locked in long term in the secondary.

Denver Broncos News / Denver Broncos on SI / July 12

Denver Broncos Roster Breakdown: Safeties—Questions Persist

Over the past few years, the Denver Broncos have prioritized improving their safety room with a pair of big signings, and both remain their starters. However, the Broncos' safety depth could raise concerns after they allowed P.J.

Denver Broncos News / DenverBroncosCommunity / June 19

ESPN Analyst Names $20M Broncos Star as Priority Extension Target Ahead of Training Camp

The Denver Broncos currently face a free agency contract situation in their secondary. ESPN analyst Aaron Schatz highlighted this issue and named safety Brandon Jones as the team’s priority extension target.

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36 NFL quarterbacks have thrown for over 35,000 passing yards in their careers. How many of the 36 can you name in six minutes?

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Denver Broncos News / Denver Broncos on SI / June 6

Breaking Down Brandon Jones' Broncos Future—Reading the Tea Leaves

In our last edition of this series, we talked about Broncos safety Talanoa Hufanga and his 2027 contract status . Hufanga's situation is one in which the Broncos will face a tough decision about how to move forward.

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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.

Denver Broncos News / Denver Broncos on SI / March 23

One Safety Target for Broncos in Each Round of the Draft

How much longer is Brandon Jones going to be in a Denver Broncos uniform? That is the driving factor in determining how much the Broncos may or may not need a new safety.

Denver Broncos News / Denver Broncos on SI / March 7

5 Free Agent Safeties to Give Broncos an Upgrade Over Brand Jones

On the surface, the Denver Broncos don't need a safety. But the issue hinges on Denver's view of Brandon Jones, who's returning from an injury and entering the final year of his contract.

Denver Broncos News / Denver Broncos on SI / March 4

Broncos' Post-Combine 7-Round Mock Draft

The Broncos coaches, scouts, and front office staff are back in Denver after spending a week in Indianapolis for the NFL Scouting Combine. The Broncos are going over what they saw as they take the next step in building their draft board and identifying targets.

Denver Broncos News / Denver Broncos on SI / March 3

Why Broncos S Brandon Jones is Considered 2026 Cut Candidate

With NFL free agency soon to kick off, Pro Football Focus has named the Denver Broncos player most likely to be released during the 2026 offseason. PFF's Thomas Valentine identified veteran starting safety Brandon Jones as Denver's resident cut candidate.

Denver Broncos News / A to Z Sports / March 2

'Some tough decisions to make' - National outlet names surprising cut candidate for the Denver Broncos

The Denver Broncos are facing a very important offseason. Denver is clearly in the middle of a Super Bowl window -- if not for a fourth quarter blizzard and an injury to quarterback Bo Nix, the Broncos may have reached the Super Bowl this past season.

Denver Broncos News / Denver Broncos on SI / February 25

Top 10 Safeties for Broncos in 2026 NFL Draft

The Denver Broncos had a good safety duo last season, but Brandon Jones had a down year in 2024, and the team could get out of his contract. That opens the door for the Broncos to add a safety, especially with Jones working back from injury and P.J.

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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 / January 14

Broncos’ Brandon Jones could return for Super Bowl if Denver advances

The Denver Broncos head into the NFL Playoffs with massive stakes as Brandon Jones fights his way back from injury and hopes to rejoin the chase later this month.

Denver Broncos News / Pro Football Rumors / January 14

Broncos S Brandon Jones Undergoes Surgery; C Luke Wattenberg In Play To Return

While some injured Broncos are likely to return for the team’s divisional-round Bills matchup, two others will not. Brandon Jones and Luke Wattenberg are on IR.

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Denver Broncos News / Denver Broncos on SI / December 27

Broncos Player Grades From Narrow Christmas Win Over Chiefs

The Denver Broncos pulled out the win on Christmas Day to keep themselves in control of the division and for the top seed in the AFC. It was a short week,

Denver Broncos News / Field Level Media / December 16

Broncos place S Brandon Jones (pectoral) on IR

The Denver Broncos placed safety Brandon Jones on injured reserve with a pectoral injury. The Broncos (12-2) announced the move Monday, one day after he was hurt during a 34-26 win over the visiting Green Bay Packers.

Denver Broncos News / Total Apex Sports / December 15

Denver Broncos Place Safety Brandon Jones On Injured Reserve

The Denver Broncos have dealt with a ton of injuries on defense this year, and are losing another starting player for multiple weeks. Safety Brandon Jones is being placed on injured reserve with a pec injury, which is expected to sideline him for the foreseeable future.

Denver Broncos News / Pro Football Rumors / December 15

Broncos Place S Brandon Jones On IR

Brandon Jones will not be available to the Broncos for the closing stages of the regular season. The veteran safety was placed on injured reserve Monday, per a team announcement.

Denver Broncos News / Denver Broncos on SI / July 26, 2025

Jones: Broncos S P.J. Locke is 'An Inch' Taller Since Successful Surgery

The Denver Broncos' safety room has some new faces. Big free-agent signing Talanoa Hufanga has ostensibly replaced P.J. Locke in the starting lineup next to Brandon Jones, and the Broncos also signed veteran safety Sam Franklin.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / July 10, 2025

AFC Notes: Dont’e Thornton, Brashard Smith, Brandon Jones, Broncos, Chiefs, Raiders

Broncos S Brandon Jones signed on with Denver last season and put together the best year of his career with 115 tackles, three interceptions, and 10 pass defenses.

Denver Broncos News / Yardbarker / June 13, 2025

Why Broncos like Bo Nix letting his swagger show ahead of second season

The Athletic's Nick Kosmider detailed Friday how Broncos QB Bo Nix hasn't shied away from trash talk ahead of his sophomore campaign.

Cam Ward drops legendary quote about his offseason plans

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NFL News / Field Level Media / March 14, 2024

Broncos confirm 3-year deal with S Brandon Jones

The Denver Broncos confirmed the signing of former Miami Dolphins safety Brandon Jones to a three-year deal on Thursday. Terms were not disclosed, but earlier reports put the value at $20 million -- up to $22.5 million with incentives -- with $12.5 million guaranteed.

NFL News / Texas Longhorns on SI / March 11, 2024

Texas Ex Brandon Jones Signs Deal With Broncos

For the second time in the past couple of days, a former Texas safety has been signed by the Denver Broncos. On Sunday it was P.J. Locke, who has been with the Broncos for the entirety of his NFL career getting a new deal, and on Monday it was former Longhorn and Miami Dolphin Brandon Jones.

NFL News / NFL Analysis Network / March 11, 2024

Denver Broncos To Sign Dolphins Safety To Three-Year Deal

The Denver Broncos have agreed to sign Miami Dolphins safety Brandon Jones to a three-year deal, according to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler. Jones is coming off of a 2023 campaign in which he played 16 games and registered 48 tackles, a couple of interceptions, a forced fumble, a fumble recovery and four passes defended.

NFL News / Yardbarker / July 28, 2023

Sizzling AFC East training-camp position battles

With training camps underway, here’s a look at the top position battles to watch for teams in the AFC East.

AFC North training-camp battles

AFC South training-camp battles

AFC West training-camp battles

Steelers to sign LB Kwon Alexander

Watch: Travis Kelce takes out practice frustration on teammate

Miami Dolphins News / Yardbarker / November 21, 2022

Should Dolphins contemplate future with CB Byron Jones?

Dolphins should contemplate future with Byron Jones as CB remains on PUP list

McDaniel said in August that Jones would play Week 1 barring a setback, but he has yet to see the field, even for practice. His absence has been felt, as the Dolphins' secondary has not played at the same level it did over the previous two years.

Dolphins Sign DL R.J. McIntosh To Practice Squad

Sean Payton: Every team from one division could make playoffs

Browns DE Myles Garrett reveals what shocked him about facing Dolphins

How did the NFL record book change when the schedule last expanded?

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