Author: Chris Tomasson
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Emotional ex-Broncos star Justin Simmons retires from NFL 10 years after being drafted
ENGLEWOOD • On April 29, 2026, Justin Simmons looked back with amazement on April 29, 2016. On Wednesday, exactly 10 years after the star safety had been drafted by the Broncos in the third round out of Boston College, he announced his retirement from the NFL at Broncos Park. He came dressed in a natty…
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After being peppered with questions, Washington RB coach Scottie Graham figured Jonah Coleman would end up with Broncos
Running back Jonah Coleman talked about believing well before last weekend’s NFL draft that he was bound for the Broncos. One guy who gave him that idea was Scottie Graham. Graham, a former NFL running back, was Coleman’s position coach throughout his college career, first at Arizona from 2022-23 and then at Washington from 2024-25.…
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NFL draft shuts out Colorado schools, but undrafted free agent deals follow
There wasn’t a single player who finished his college career at a Colorado school taken in the NFL draft. But the pro dream is hardly over for a number of in-state players. At least eight University of Colorado players and at least one apiece from Air Force, Colorado State and the Colorado School of Mines…
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Undrafted WR Dane Key ‘so excited’ about joining brother Devon on Broncos
When Dane Key got the call Saturday night inviting him to join the Broncos, he was overcome with emotion and had to hold back tears. While that was going on, he felt his brother, who was seated behind him. “He was like punching me in the back, he was so excited,” Key said. Key, 22,…
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Broncos’ 2026 draft capsules
A look at the Denver Broncos’ picks in the 2026 NFL draft: Third round No. 66: Defensive tackle Tyler Onyedim, 6-4, 290 pounds, Texas A&M — Rugged, athletic defensive tackle whom Broncos coach Sean Payton expects to challenge for a starting spot vacated by John Franklin-Myers, who signed with Tennessee. Fourth round No. 108: Running…
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Broncos select Buffalo LB Red Murdock with last pick in draft, making him Mr. Irrelevant
For the second time, the Broncos have a Mr. Irrelevant. The Broncos on Saturday selected Buffalo linebacker Red Murdock with the No. 257 and last pick in the NFL draft in Pittsburgh. As the final player chosen, he is in line to be honored with some fun-filled activities to celebrate the underdog. The first Mr.…
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Broncos beef up offense with draft selections Jonah Coleman, Justin Joly, take Red Murdock as Mr. Irrelevant
On the third day of the NFL draft, the Broncos turned to offense. The Broncos didn’t have a first-round pick Thursday and they selected Texas A&M defensive tackle Tyler Onyedim on Friday. But on Saturday, four of the six players they selected were on offense, including playmakers Jonah Coleman from Washington at running back and…
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Broncos select Texas A&M DT Tyler Onyedim with No. 66 pick in third round of draft
The Broncos on Friday night came up with a possible replacement for John Franklin-Myers. With the No. 66 pick in the third round of the NFL draft in Pittsburgh, the Broncos selected defensive tackle Tyler Onyedim of Texas A&M. There was a need at the position due to Franklin-Myers having signed last month as a…
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Ex-Fossil Ridge, Texas A&M star Trey Zuhn goes to Raiders in third round of draft
Trey Zuhn would have welcomed being drafted by the Broncos. Instead, he ended up with an AFC West rival. The offensive lineman, who starred at Fossil Ridge High School in Fort Collins and at Texas A&M, was selected by the Las Vegas Raiders with the No. 91 pick in the third round of the NFL…
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With Broncos idle in first round, AFC West rivals add players, including Fernando Mendoza to Raiders
The three other AFC West teams got their first serves Thursday night. Now it’s time for the Broncos. The Broncos didn’t have a first-round pick in the NFL draft, which got underway in Pittsburgh, having traded it last month in the deal for Miami receiver Jaylen Waddle. They are scheduled to first be on the…