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Broncos Weigh Isaiah Likely as Budget-Friendly TE Upgrade
sports4 days ago

Broncos Weigh Isaiah Likely as Budget-Friendly TE Upgrade

Denver’s tight end group underperformed last season, with Evan Engram’s contribution limited and other options behind him not rising to the occasion. Baltimore’s Isaiah Likely, a versatile 6‑4, 245-pound TE who can block, line up in multiple spots, and contribute as a receiver, is discussed as a potential affordable upgrade if he hits the open market. If Engram stays, Likely would be a buy‑low addition behind him; if not, Denver could pursue Likely, draft another TE, and continue developing Caleb Lohner while overhauling the position.

Broncos Bet on Bo Nix and a Recharged Roster for 2026 Rise
sports16 days ago

Broncos Bet on Bo Nix and a Recharged Roster for 2026 Rise

Denver enters 2026 with a healthier Bo Nix and a mostly intact roster, fueling optimism that the Broncos could rise as several national rankings place them in the top half of the league. The defense is repeatedly praised (PFSN even labeled it elite) while offense questions linger from 2025, including Nix’s ceiling and overall offensive pop. With Payton at the helm and a strong defensive foundation, analysts see potential for another playoff run, but much depends on Nix continuing to develop and the offense delivering more consistency.

Five Teams Eye Kenneth Walker III in 2026 Free Agency
sports16 days ago

Five Teams Eye Kenneth Walker III in 2026 Free Agency

Super Bowl LX MVP Kenneth Walker III enters the 2026 NFL free-agent market as one of the top backs after a 1,309-yard from-scrimmage season and pivotal playoff performances. Bleacher Report identifies five frontrunners—Carolina Panthers, Denver Broncos, Kansas City Chiefs, Seattle Seahawks, and Washington Commanders—while Seattle is expected to pursue a re-signing. With Spotrac estimating Walker’s value near $8.4 million per year, his decision will hinge on price, cap space, and each team’s backfield plans, though Walker has expressed a preference to stay in Seattle if the deal makes sense.

Glazer: Maxx Crosby Could Be Traded as Raiders’ Turmoil Persists
sports19 days ago

Glazer: Maxx Crosby Could Be Traded as Raiders’ Turmoil Persists

NFL insider Jay Glazer said in a Yahoo Sports interview that Maxx Crosby is likely done with the Las Vegas Raiders and could fetch more in a trade than the buzz around Micah Parsons; Crosby’s frustration has grown despite elite production (five Pro Bowls and strong sack totals), and the Raiders’ inability to maximize his impact fuels ongoing offseason chatter. Broncos fans would likely cheer a move that could relieve the AFC West threat, but it remains uncertain whether Las Vegas will actually pull the trigger.

Broncos elevate Webb to OC and Kilgore to QB Coach
sports23 days ago

Broncos elevate Webb to OC and Kilgore to QB Coach

Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton announced Davis Webb will be Offensive Coordinator and Logan Kilgore will be Quarterbacks Coach. Webb, who joined Denver in 2023 as QB coach and spent 2025 as pass game coordinator/QB coach, contributed to Bo Nix’s historic 7,500-yard, 50-touchdown production and helped the team’s passing offense rise from 20th to 11th in 2025 during his first year as pass game coordinator. Kilgore, previously a Broncos offensive quality control coach, has experience at Bakersfield College, Arkansas State and Isidore Newman and will now work with the tight ends and returners while guiding the Broncos quarterbacks.

Davis Webb Poised to Call the Broncos' Plays as New OC
sports23 days ago

Davis Webb Poised to Call the Broncos' Plays as New OC

Denver is moving toward promoting quarterbacks coach Davis Webb to offensive coordinator after Joe Lombardi's dismissal, with Webb having formally interviewed and eyed as a potential future play-caller as Sean Payton considers relinquishing duties; Webb's actual play-calling experience is limited (one preseason game), but his reputation as an offensive guru has drawn league interest, and the 2025 Broncos finished 10th in offense and 14th in scoring while pursuing OC candidates.

Broncos eye Davis Webb promotion to OC as Payton reshapes offense
sports25 days ago

Broncos eye Davis Webb promotion to OC as Payton reshapes offense

Davis Webb, the Broncos’ 31-year-old quarterbacks coach, is expected to be promoted to offensive coordinator for 2026 as Sean Payton reshuffles the staff, with insiders hinting the move could be tied to Payton delegating play-calling; no official confirmation yet, amid Raiders head-coach speculation and ongoing questions about who calls the plays.

Bills poach Broncos' coordinators to run both sides of the ball
sports25 days ago

Bills poach Broncos' coordinators to run both sides of the ball

Buffalo’s new head coach Joe Brady has hired Denver Broncos assistants Jim Leonhard (defense) and Pete Carmichael Jr. (offense) to be the Bills’ defensive and offensive coordinators, respectively, marking a major offseason shake-up as Brady builds his staff; Denver continues its coaching overhaul under Sean Payton, with quarterbacks coach Davis Webb expected to stay as Payton’s offensive coordinator.

Bills hire Jim Leonhard as defensive coordinator to bolster Super Bowl push
sports25 days ago

Bills hire Jim Leonhard as defensive coordinator to bolster Super Bowl push

The Buffalo Bills are hiring Denver Broncos assistant head coach/defensive pass game coordinator Jim Leonhard to be their new defensive coordinator, reuniting him with rookie head coach Joe Brady. Leonhard, a Wisconsin alum and former Bills defensive back, helped the Broncos reach the 2025 AFC Championship and will replace Bobby Babich as Buffalo aims for a Super Bowl run.

Broncos eye AJ Brown blockbuster to jump-start offense
sports27 days ago

Broncos eye AJ Brown blockbuster to jump-start offense

With a wide-open Super Bowl window, the Broncos have cap space and draft assets and are weighing a bold offseason move: trading for Eagles star AJ Brown to provide a true No.1 receiver and elevate the passing game. Analysts cite Philadelphia's contract structure and Brown's frustration as factors that could make a deal possible, though the financials are complex; landing Brown would pair well with Bo Nix's rookie deal and help Denver's offense accelerate toward contention.

Broncos’ Payton-Nix Fallout: Clash Over Ankle Injury Reveals Communication Gap
sports27 days ago

Broncos’ Payton-Nix Fallout: Clash Over Ankle Injury Reveals Communication Gap

Denver’s season ended in a loss after Bo Nix suffered a season-ending ankle injury. Coach Sean Payton later said doctors found a predisposed condition that would cause a break, prompting Nix to dispute the claim and describe the injury as a simple twist. The public disagreement signals a communication rift as Denver eyes 2026 and Nix’s 4–6 week recovery.