Tag: National Football League
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Nik Bonitto headlines talented returning linebackers | Broncos position analysis: LB
The Denver Gazette examines each Broncos position group before the official start of training camp later this week. Next up: linebackers. Projected starters —OLB Nik Bonitto —ILB Alex Singleton —ILB Dre Greenlaw —OLB Jonathon Cooper Projected backups —OLB Dondrea Tillman —ILB Justin Strnad —ILB Drew Sanders —OLB Jonah Eliss Roster hopefuls —Andrew Farmer —Karene Reid…
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Broncos, RJ Harvey agree to terms on running back’s rookie contract
The Broncos have their 2025 draft class locked up. Running back RJ Harvey agreed to contract terms Thursday, a source confirmed, after the majority of NFL second-round picks delayed signing to negotiate for more guaranteed money. Harvey will have a standard four-year rookie deal with a slot value of $7.36 million — including a $1.99…
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Bo Nix enters Year 2 as proven leader | Broncos position analysis: Quarterbacks
The Denver Gazette examines each Broncos position group before the start of training camp later this month. First up: Quarterbacks. Projected starter —Bo Nix Projected backups —Jarrett Stidham —Sam Ehlinger Elephant in the room: Will Nix avoid sophomore slump? Nix enters Year 2 in the NFL as the Broncos’ proven leader. The No. 12 overall…
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Broncos DE Zach Allen ranked No. 90 on NFL’s Top 100 players of 2025 list
Zach Allen earned the respect of his NFL peers. The Broncos defensive end is ranked No. 90 on the NFL’s Top 100 players of 2025 list, announced Monday, as voted on by the players themselves. It marks the first time in Allen’s six-year NFL career that he’s cracked the list. Allen blossomed a year ago,…
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First glimpse of temporary fan bleachers at Denver Broncos training camp
Broncos fans at training camp will have a new view of the action later this month. Ongoing construction to complete a new team facility, with an expected 2026 opening, brings one year of change to public seating with no access to the grassy berm on the west sideline. The team erected temporary bleachers on the…
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Top 5 highest-paid Denver Broncos entering 2025 season | Sports Business Insider
The Denver Gazette sports business insider is a reader’s guide to understanding the influence of money, politics and power behind their favorite leagues, teams and players. Sports business insider: The top five highest-paid Broncos players are projected to earn more than $91 million combined during the upcoming NFL season. Short version: The Denver Gazette compiled…
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Broncos RB Jaleel McLaughlin fueled by ‘sour taste’ of missed opportunities last season
ENGLEWOOD — Broncos running back Jaleel McLaughlin cleaned out his locker in January after a first-round playoff exit with no desire for rest. “I was back working that same week,” McLaughlin recalled earlier this month during mandatory minicamp at Broncos Park. “I left a lot out there last year, and I know that. So, I’m…
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Will Broncos join NFL teams that don’t play in their named city? | Sports Business Insider
The Denver Gazette sports business insider is a reader’s guide to understanding the influence of money, politics and power behind their favorite leagues, teams and players. Sports business insider: A growing number of NFL teams are building stadiums outside their named cities as the Denver Broncos mull their future playing home. Short version: There are…
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Broncos running backs coach Lou Ayeni lays out running back competition
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ENGLEWOOD — Broncos running backs pinched white towels in bent elbows to protect quarterback Bo Nix. Lou Ayeni offers an explanation. The third-year running backs coach discussed the practice drill last week during mandatory minicamp at Broncos Park. It begins with players upright in a blocking posture — hands up — with towels hanging from…
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Which Denver Broncos player should you draft in fantasy football? | Friday Faceoff
Friday Faceoff: Which Denver Broncos player should you pick in fantasy football for the upcoming NFL season? Chris Schmaedeke, digital sports editor Answer: Evan Engram, tight end When was the last time the Broncos had a reliable tight end that was a threat in the red zone? Was it Julius Thomas when Peyton Manning was getting…