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The Las Vegas Raiders shake up their offensive line while the Denver Broncos’ receivers make noise in camp. Here’s what’s happening across the AFC West.

Denver Broncos News / DenverBroncosCommunity / July 14

Broncos could solve biggest defensive concern with internal answer

Denver Broncos managed to keep almost their entire roster together this offseason, but they lost one key piece: defensive lineman John Franklin-Myers. He became too expensive to re-sign and joined the Tennessee Titans in free agency.

NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / July 1

Assessing Broncos’ Options To Replace DL John Franklin-Myers

Although the Broncos executed a mass retention effort this offseason, they let John Franklin-Myers walk in free agency. This was the long-expected outcome; Denver had already doled out a number of extensions along its front seven, and the two-year Broncos starter carried a high price tag after a productive stint.

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NFL News / DenverBroncosCommunity / June 28

Vance Joseph gets honest over Broncos parting ways with John Franklin-Myers

John Franklin-Myers played for the Denver Broncos for only two years. Earlier this year, he signed a three-year deal with the Tennessee Titans and is looking forward to playing in the new season with his new team.

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Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

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NFL News / DenverBroncosCommunity / June 4

Myles Garrett Blockbuster Drags Up Broncos’ Russell Wilson Trade Nightmare

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NFL News / Denver Broncos on SI / May 30

What the Broncos Got Wrong In the John Franklin-Myers Saga

The Denver Broncos allowed John Franklin-Myers to walk in free agency . That decision could end up blowing up in Denver's face, but some of the team's decisions leading up to his departure were eyebrow-raising, to say the least.

Denver Broncos News / Denver Broncos on SI / May 7

Why the Broncos’ ‘Biggest Roster Hole’ Is Being Overblown

With Bo Nix's second contract coming down the pike in the not-too-distant future, the Denver Broncos had to make a tough decision this offseason. Despite his high impact as a starting defensive end, the Broncos let John Franklin-Myers depart in free agency.

Denver Broncos News / Denver Broncos on SI / May 7

5 Burning Questions Broncos' Defense Must Answer Before 2026 Season

The Denver Broncos are hoping to get back to the AFC championship game this coming season, then take the next two steps by making it to the Super Bowl and winning it.

Denver Broncos News / A to Z Sports / April 30

National media outlet names the Broncos’ biggest need after the draft and recommends bringing a six-time Pro Bowler home to fill it

The Denver Broncos’ roster is in a really good place as we enter the summer months. There are still a few areas, however, where the Broncos could stand to bolster their roster.

Denver Broncos News / Denver Broncos on SI / April 15

Broncos Predicted to Nab JFM Replacement in 2026 NFL Draft

The Denver Broncos allowed starting defensive end John Franklin-Myers to depart in free agency without subsequently adding a player to help fill his shoes — and that may have been by design.

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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.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / April 3

AFC Notes: Tank Dell, John Franklin-Myers, Mike Borgonzi, Texans, Titans

Texans HC DeMeco Ryans said that getting WR Tank Dell back will be a massive boost to the offense, but he’s not ready to put expectations on him just yet.

NFL News / Denver Broncos on SI / March 31

Broncos Have 'Good' Plan to Replace DE John Franklin-Myers

Just as the Denver Broncos are excited over Bo Nix's recovery progress, so too are they optimistic about the prospect of replacing now-former starting defensive end John Franklin-Myers, who departed to the Tennessee Titans this offseason.

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Denver Broncos News / Denver Broncos on SI / March 26

One DL Target for Broncos in Each Round of the Draft

The Denver Broncos allowed John Franklin-Myers to walk in free agency, and all signs pointed to it in advance, given that they purportedly had no conversations about his potential return.

NFL News / Denver Broncos on SI / March 25

Free agents Broncos can target without losing comp picks

The Denver Broncos have been relatively quiet on the free-agent front since the new league year opened. We're now more than two weeks into free agency, and the Broncos have signed just one outside guy, although they orchestrated one of the blockbuster moves of 2026 thus far by trading for Jaylen Waddle .

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.

Tennessee Titans News / Tennessee Titans on SI / March 20

John Franklin-Myers Explains Why He Fits With Titans

Of all the Tennessee Titans' headline-inducing snags in free agency, perhaps the heaviest came in the form of defensive end John Franklin-Myers joining the team on a three-year deal.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Pro Football Rumors / March 15

Bengals Pursued John Franklin-Myers, Osa Odighizuka Before Jonathan Allen Signing

The Bengals have not had a game-changing defensive tackle since Geno Atkins‘ retirement in 2020, a problem they set out to solve this offseason. That made them willing to give Jonathan Allen a two-year, $26MM contract despite his lack of high-end production in the the last two seasons.

NFL News / Yardbarker / March 13

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NFL News / 49ers Webzone / March 9

49ers lose out on John Franklin-Myers as Titans land pass rusher

The Tennessee Titans have won the bidding war for veteran defensive end John Franklin-Myers, agreeing to a three-year, $63 million deal that beats out the San Francisco 49ers, according to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero.

Denver Broncos News / NFLTradeRumors.co / March 5

Giants Interested In DL John Franklin-Myers?

Broncos DL John Franklin-Myers is set to be an unrestricted free agent when the new league year starts next week, unless he agrees to an extension with Denver.

Denver Broncos News / Pro Football Rumors / November 26

Broncos not eyeing an extension for DL John Franklin-Myers

Like last year, the Denver Broncos have completed a few extensions for starters in-season.

Denver Broncos News / NFLTradeRumors.co / November 26

Broncos Haven’t Had Contract Talks With DL John Franklin-Myers

According to Luca Evans, the Broncos have not initiated contract talks with DL John Franklin-Myers. Denver broached talks with three other veterans and

Denver Broncos News / Pro Football Rumors / August 24, 2025

Broncos DE John Franklin-Myers addresses lack of extension talks

One of the top developments of this offseason in the case of the Broncos has been extension agreements with in-house players. Defensive linemen Zach Allen and wideout Courtland Sutton each have new four-year deals in hand.

Denver Broncos News / Pro Football Rumors / July 29, 2025