After a seventh-round pick almost cut before his career even started, Shannon Sharpe went on to become the greatest tight end the NFL had ever seen. But before any of that, he was just a wide-eyed rookie in Denver, quietly watching two veterans and taking notes.
Former Denver Broncos star safety Steve Atwater was recently elected to the National High School Hall of Fame. Atwater joined the Broncos in 1989 and spent ten years in the Mile High City, helping them win Super Bowl championships in 1997 and 1998.
How many of the 46 NFL quarterbacks to throw for 300 yards and three touchdowns in the same game at least 10 times in their career can you name in six minutes?
In a season that has defied expectations, we have to include Denver Broncos safety Brandon Jones in the who'da thunk it(?) sweepstakes. The Broncos signed Jones as a free agent this past spring to fill the vacated role of star safety Justin Simmons, who'd been released as a salary-cap casualty not long before.
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.
This NFL Hall of Fame spotlight focuses on the legendary Denver Broncos safety Steve Atwater. With his ferocious hits, Atwater carved his name on the stones of American football.
With three Super Bowls to their name and counting, the Broncos have seen a plethora of great players come through their building. In this list, we'll rank the greatest to ever wear orange and navy blue.