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Denver Broncos mainstay left tackle Garett Bolles impacts the game week-to-week in ways that even a well-trained observer couldn't notice. "A lot" of ways, according to Broncos head coach Sean Payton, who explained that Bolles' high-level ability in pass protection directly translates to the opponents' defensive approaches.

Denver Broncos News / Athlon Sports / October 27

Broncos' 5-2 Start Has Their 2027 Pick at No. 27, and Garett Bolles' Successor Could Be Waiting

Denver Broncos fans got something Sunday they hadn’t seen in a while: a comfortable win. Bo Nix ran 62 yards for a touchdown, Alex Singleton made 19 tackles and the defense finished with a goal-line stand in a 30-16 win over the Cardinals in Glendale.

Denver Broncos News / Athlon Sports / October 24

The Broncos' Next Left Tackle Could Come From the Same School That Produced Garett Bolles

Garett Bolles is coming off the best season of his career, a first-team All-Pro year in 2025, and he’s still the steadiest piece of a Broncos offensive line Sean Payton has called on to block better in front of Bo Nix.

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Denver Broncos News / Anubis Sports / September 25

How Garett Bolles Went From The Most Hated To The Most Loved Player

10-year vet Garett Bolles is considered one of the NFL’s best left tackles. The Denver Broncos selected him 20th overall in the first round of the 2017 draft, and he has been a cornerstone for the franchise over the last decade.

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Denver Broncos News / Athlon Sports / September 23

Quinn Meinerz and Garett Bolles Are Powering the Broncos' Commitment to the Run Game

Two games is too early to draw firm conclusions about most NFL teams. But the Denver Broncos have already shown what they want their offense to be in 2026, and it starts with Quinn Meinerz and Garett Bolles.

Denver Broncos News / DenverBroncosCommunity / July 13

ESPN’s NFL rankings heap huge praise on Broncos’ $82 million OT

Denver Broncos left tackle Garett Bolles is finally getting more recognition around the league after his standout 2025 campaign. In ESPN’s annual rankings, which are based on votes from NFL executives, coaches, and scouts, Bolles comes in at No.

Denver Broncos News / DenverBroncosCommunity / July 12

NFL Insider airs contradicting information about Broncos All-Pro following recent achievement

Denver Broncos left tackle Garett Bolles was ranked 10th in ESPN’s list of top offensive tackles going into the 2026 season. However, the insider who compiled the list came out with some conflicting information just a few hours later.

Denver Broncos News / DenverBroncosCommunity / July 12

Broncos OT earns high praise in latest rankings

As the 2026 season grows closer, ESPN has started releasing its annual Top 10 rankings for each NFL position. And on their Offensive Tackles list, the Denver Broncos were represented in the Top 10 by left tackle Garett Bolles.

NFL News / DenverBroncosCommunity / May 25

Sean Payton Faces Difficult Roster Decision over $14.57M Headache

The Sean Payton-led Denver Broncos may have a big financial dilemma going on before the season. Nose tackle D.J. Jones’ cap hit is beginning to create difficult long-term issues for Denver’s front office and salary cap.

Denver Broncos News / Denver Broncos on SI / May 19

Garett Bolles' Confidence in Davis Webb Comes From an Interesting Place

Sean Payton didn't relinquish play-calling duties to young offensive coordinator Davis Webb without due cause. Payton's decision may have stunned the NFL, but the Denver Broncos head coach had his reasons.

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Denver Broncos News / Denver Broncos on SI / April 15

Garett Bolles Shares Strong First Take on Jaylen Waddle’s Broncos Fit

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Denver Broncos News / Denver Broncos on SI / February 22

Top 10 Offensive Tackles for Broncos in 2026 NFL Draft

While the Denver Broncos don’t have an immediate need at tackle with Garett Bolles and Mike McGlinchey, they could have one in the near future, and this is a position to address before it becomes a need.

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Denver Broncos News / Denver Broncos on SI / January 9

Garett Bolles’ New PFF Honor May Be a Sign of Bigger Awards to Come

It's been a career year for Denver Broncos left tackle Garett Bolles. On the heels of his elite 2025 body of work, Bolles earned his first-ever Pro Bowl selection.

Denver Broncos News / Denver Broncos on SI / January 3

One Ridiculous Stat Shows Just How Dominant Garett Bolles Has Been

Denver Broncos left tackle Garett Bolles has delivered Pro Bowl-caliber play a few times in his career, but he kept getting passed over. A lot of that had to do with the Broncos' lack of team success, but if Bolles was ever going to garner a Pro Bowl nod, he'd have to make his case bulletproof.

Denver Broncos News / Pro Football Rumors / July 10, 2025

Key offensive lineman intends to play rest of career with Broncos

While speaking with reporters recently, he said he hopes to sign one last contract with Denver before calling it a career.

Denver Broncos News / Yardbarker / June 26, 2025

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Denver Broncos News / Pro Football Rumors / November 14, 2024

Broncos LT Garett Bolles expected to play out contract

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Denver Broncos News / Denver Broncos on SI / October 2, 2024

Garett Bolles Achieved Something No Other Broncos LT Ever Has

Garett Bolles has spent every one of his seven seasons with the Denver Broncos . Drafted at No. 20 overall out of the University of Utah back in 2017, Bolles went through many ups and downs early on — earning the moniker 'Garett Holds' — before his breakout campaign of 2020.

Denver Broncos News / Pro Football Rumors / September 12, 2024

Broncos LT Garett Bolles addresses his playing future

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NFL News / Yardbarker / October 17, 2023