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Super Bowl 60 live discussion: New England Patriots vs. Seattle Seahawks

Feb 8, 2026; Santa Clara, CA, USA; General view of the scoreboard before Super Bowl LX between the New England Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images | Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

The day has arrived. Two franchises will square off for the third time in the Super Bowl. The game probably won’t be anywhere near as interesting as the Russell Wilson goal line interception way back when. I’ll be looking for the Seattle Seahawks defense to show Drake Maye and the New England Patriots what they’ve missed out on all season long. The teams the Patriots beat to get here were not as healthy or as good as these Seahawks.

Kickoff is set for 4:30 p.m. Mile High time on Sunday, February 8, 2026 at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California. The game will be called by Mike Tirico (play-by-play), Cris Collinsworth (analyst), Melissa Stark (sideline), and Kaylee Hartung (sideline). You can watch the live stream of the game through FuboTV or on NBC.

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Super Bowl 60 odds​

New England Patriots vs. Seattle Seahawks
ATS Betting Lines: Seattle -4.5
Moneyline Odds: Seattle -240 / New England +198
Over/Under: 45.5
Note: All odds courtesy of FanDuel Sportsbook.

Seahawks vs. Patriots score predictions​

According to FanDuel, the Seahawks are 4.5-point favorites over the Patriots in Super Bowl 60.

Frankly, I just don’t see any world where Drake Maye isn’t running for his life all game long. They eeked by the Denver Broncos two weeks ago against a backup quarterback and while the weather will be nicer that also means the pass rush will have sure footing as well. I think we’ll always look back on 2025-26 as the season of ‘what if’. What if the refs called a safety in overtime. What if Bo Nix played in the AFC Championship game. What if… sigh.

Prediction: Seahawks 33, Patriots 10.

Join the discussion in the comments section below.​

Source: https://www.milehighreport.com/denv...sion-new-england-patriots-vs-seattle-seahawks

 

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NFL Free Agent Profile: RB Breece Hall

EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - SEPTEMBER 29: (NEW YORK DAILIES OUT) Breece Hall #20 of the New York Jets in action against the Denver Broncos at MetLife Stadium on September 29, 2024 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Broncos defeated the Jets 10-9. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Last offseason, the Denver Broncos made it a priority to upgrade their running game. They spent a second-round pick on rookie running back R.J. Harvey and would sign veteran running back JK Dobbins later in the offseason. Dobbins would end up being one of the top backs in the NFL before suffering a season-ending Lisfranc injury. Meanwhile, rookie RJ Harvey would score 12 total touchdowns but struggle to consistently run the ball.

Once Dobbins went down with the Lisfranc injury, the Denver Broncos’ run game struggled to do much of anything in the second half of the year. Harvey only averaged 3.7 yards per carry this season, and did not produce all that much on the ground during the Broncos’ eventual postseason run. He made his mark in the passing game, sure, but his rush efficiency was not good.

Now, with Dobbins coming off a season-ending Lisfranc injury and a free agent, the Broncos once again will be in the market for a running back. If they want to be Super Bowl contenders this upcoming season, they need to give quarterback Bo Nix a strong running game.

Breece Hall breaks one for 59 yards

NEvsNYJ on FOX/FOX Onehttps://t.co/HkKw7uXVnt pic.twitter.com/Ulfo45saRH

— NFL (@NFL) December 28, 2025

One player, who, if available, should interest the Denver Broncos is New York Jets running back Breece Hall. The past few seasons, Hall has been one of the lone playmakers on the Jets, and despite not having a quarterback, he still topped 1,000 yards rushing this season, averaged 4.4 YPC, and had over 1,400 yards from scrimmage. If he can do that with the Jets, who were awful this year, imagine what he can do away from that team, and on the Denver Broncos.

If the Broncos want to make a big splash in free agency, signing Breece Hall would be the move and would give this offense a dynamic playmaker that they are desperately missing.

Player Profile​

Running Back | Breece Hall | New York Jets

Height: 5-11

Weight: 217 pounds

Age: 24 years old (turns 25 in May)

Experience: 4 NFL seasons

2025 stats: 243 carries for 1,065 yards, 4.4 YPC, and 4 touchdowns – 36 receptions for 350 yards, and 1 touchdown

Should the Broncos sign running back Breece Hall?​

If he does hit the free agent market, I think so.

Hall is a dynamic playmaker who has produced while playing on one of the worst teams in the NFL his entire career. The Jets are a poorly run and coached team that had no quarterback at all this past season, and he still topped 1,400 yards from scrimmage. Teams came into the game with their entire gameplan focused on him, and he still produced.

Get him away from the Jets, get that stink off of him, and put him in a better environment, a winning culture, a better offense, and we could see big things from Breece Hall. That is what the Broncos have and why I believe, if Hall is available, they should go all in on signing him. Backs in the prime of their career with this sort of talent do not become free agents very often.

Hope I get to experience football on this stage. Everything on the line. I’ll get there one day. I know it…

— Breece Hall (@BreeceH) February 9, 2026

The Broncos can afford a luxury splash move like this. They will enter free agency with very few glaring needs, plenty of cap space, Walmart money, and a Super Bowl window that is kicked wide open. Go get Bo Nix a dynamic playmaker at running back to go with RJ Harvey.

There should be other talented backs available this offseason, and we will cover them, but Hall would be my number one target. He can be a productive 1,000+ yard rusher, a playmaker out of the backfield, has pass-catching upside, and gives the Broncos a dynamic threat that they have been missing on offense. A strong and consistent run game would open up the play-action game for quarterback Bo Nix to work his magic.

This is a no-brainer splash move for me. If the Jets allow him to hit the open market, the Broncos need to pounce.

Why the Broncos will not sign RB Breece Hall in free agency​

The Jets may hold Breece Hall hostage for one more year and place the franchise tag on him. They have plenty of cap space, he is one of the best players on their roster, and they are unlikely to let him hit the open market. They turned down trade offers for him during the trade deadline and likely plan on retaining him this offseason. However, it is the Jets; they likely plan on tanking this upcoming season, so they are a tough team to predict.

If Hall does become available, there is still a chance the Broncos decide to go in another direction. His skill set is comparable to RJ Harvey’s, and they may be looking for a pure between-the-tackles power runner to go with Harvey’s speed and pass-catching upside. A back like that could cost a fraction of the price and allow the team to allocate their available cap space elsewhere on the roster.

Final Thoughts​

Hall is my top target, but I either expect the Jets to retain him or the Broncos go in a different direction at this position. He is a very talented, dynamic player, but his presence will limit RJ Harvey’s upside, and I believe they are looking for a pure power runner like a Tyler Allgeier or perhaps Super Bowl 60 MVP Kenneth Walker. However, I still would go out and get the best player and make it work between him and Harvey.

If he does become a free agent, he will likely cost the Broncos somewhere in the $10-14 million dollars a year range. Are you comfortable paying a running back that type of money? I am, but it does come with risk, and how quickly backs can hit that wall and/or be injury risks down the road. You can get production for a fraction of that price or simply draft another rookie to go with Harvey.

What do you think, Broncos Country? If Hall is available, should the Broncos swing big? Or, do you think they should go in another direction?

Source: https://www.milehighreport.com/denv...ins-jets-chiefs-kenneth-walker-super-bowl-mvp

 

[Denver Broncos]

NFL Free Agent Profile: RB Kenneth Walker

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - SEPTEMBER 08: Kenneth Walker III #9 of the Seattle Seahawks carries the ball during the third quarter of the game against the Denver Broncos at Lumen Field on September 08, 2024 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Jane Gershovich/Getty Images) | Getty Images

In order to compete for a Super Bowl in 2026, the Denver Broncos have to establish a formidable rushing attack. The early returns on J.K. Dobbins in the 2025 season were promising, but the Broncos’ running game cratered when he was sidelined in the second half of the season due to a Lisfranc injury. While the franchise did spend second-round pick on RJ Harvey, his impact as a runner was limited and his best utilization was as a receiver out of the backfield.

The Broncos’ front office vowed to be aggressive in free agency. But will they opt to spend big at the running back position? Only time will tell, but with a multi-year Super Bowl window ahead of them, I am absolutely in favor of them making a splash to upgrade the ground game in ‘26. One player who could potentially be available for them is Super Bowl 60 MVP Kenneth Walker, who was a huge reason for success the Seattle Seahawks had this season.

Kenneth Walker III is the Super Bowl LX MVP

He is the first running back to win the award in 28 years pic.twitter.com/8YFVJqlpcu

— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) February 9, 2026

Player Profile​

Running Back | Kenneth Walker | Seattle Seahawks

Height: 5’9”

Weight: 217 pounds

Age: 25 years old

Experience: 4 NFL seasons

2025 stats: 221 carries for 1,027 yards [4.6 YPC] 5 touchdowns, 31 receptions on 36 targets for 282 yards

Should the Broncos sign running back Kenneth Walker?​

This year’s free agency group at running back is absolutely stacked. Yesterday, Scotty Payne wrote about adding Breece Hall into the fold. In addition to Hall and Walker, there are a handful of other quality players we will be reviewing prior through early March. There is no shortage of options, and I’d be absolutely stunned if the Broncos didn’t make one of the best players available an addition to the squad with their offseason endeavors.

There are a few reasons why I believe Denver should be all about adding Walker. This year, the team tried to implement a heavy utilization of outside zone concepts into their run game plans. Sometimes they hit, but a lot of the time, they didn’t generate many yards per carry or production in that respect.

Walker’s patience and vision on a runner was evident in his collegiate days at Wake Forest and Michigan State. In fact, his approach reminds me quite a bit of how Le’Veon Bell looked during his peak years. He is a strong runner on inside zone concepts, has incredible cutback ability, but also a wicked jump cut and the lateral agility to bust things outside when necessary and leaves little yards on the field.

Anybody who watched the Super Bowl a few days ago saw how easy he made it look taking stuffed runs for big gains. He also showed a penchant for breaking tackles and making the most of his opportunities when rushing lanes were clogged in Seattle this past year. Those were definitely something missing from the Broncos’ rushing attack in ‘25.

In his four-year career, Walker has 954 touches for 4,560 all-purpose yards and 31 touchdowns. For those wondering about his ball security, he has only three fumbles in 58 games played with 54 starts. This season, he took a big leap as a receiver and averaged over 9 yards per catch, several yards higher than his previous career best. We all know Head Coach Sean Payton likes to use running backs in the passing game, and Walker’s chops there are more than adequate.

Why wouldn’t the Broncos be interested in adding a player like that to their offense?

This wasn't just an MVP performance…

Kenneth Walker III put up one of the best playoff runs we've EVER seen from a RB @Kenneth_Walker9 | @Seahawks | @heykayadams pic.twitter.com/MIUD5jjGDL

— Up & Adams (@UpAndAdamsShow) February 9, 2026

Why the Broncos will not sign Kenneth Walker in free agency.​

How the Broncos have their free agent running back board stacked will be under close wraps. The major reason I think Walker may not wind up in the Mile High City is simple—he just won a Super Bowl with the Seahawks who have a great team and situation. They have an ample amount of cap space this offseason and years into the future.

For that reason, it will be hard to convince him going elsewhere would be what is best for him and his career. Though with offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak heading to Las Vegas to coach the Raiders, perhaps he is interested in a change of scenery. Additionally, with his incredible playoff performance and Super Bowl 60 MVP honors, the market rate for Walker may wind up being much higher than Denver is willing to spend at the position.

Final Thoughts​

It’s not often Super Bowl MVP players and great runners like Walker hit the market. Some may wince at the prospect of spending big at running back. However, adding a dynamic playmaker like Walker who is sound at a running between the tackles and outside of them would be a huge get for their offense.

Over the past two seasons, there have only been a handful of games where both the passing game and running game were in sync. Finding a player capable of shouldering most of the carries in the running game and being efficient will be crucial for the progression of Bo Nix entering his third season. Everyone who watched the Seahawks this season, especially this postseason, knows how important a good ground game was to them.

It may be tough to pry Walker from a great situation in Seattle, but if he is willing to test the open market, I would not be surprised at all if the Broncos show a lot of interest. They have nothing to lose by doing so and everything to gain. Go big or go home, and I fully expect Denver to get one of the best backs available in free agency.

What do you think, Broncos Country? Would you be in favor of Denver spending big in free agent to lure Walker to the Mile High City or do you prefer another back in free agency? Sound off in the comments section and let me know your thoughts.

Source: https://www.milehighreport.com/denv...enver-broncos-running-back-kenneth-walker-iii

 

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Troy Franklin looking to add weight in offseason

Dec 14, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Broncos wide receiver Troy Franklin (11) celebrates a touchdown during the third quarter against the Green Bay Packers at Empower Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images | Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

The Denver Broncos head into the offseason with one of the NFL’s most promising rosters. They consistently are being ranked among the league’s best in power rankings and are returning most of their starters next season. They can only get better from here and for young guys like Troy Franklin, they have an opportunity to take the next step towards NFL stardom.

Luca Evans from the Denver Post wrote up a great article on Franklin before the Super Bowl. The whole piece is super interesting and gave plenty of insight into where Franklin’s mindset is heading into the offseason, but one thing stood out to me. He plans to add 10 pounds to his playing weight for next season.

Franklin, though, does want to specifically continue working on his releases off the ball and strength in order to “get me to that next step,” as he put it. The 6-foot-3 receiver ended his second season in Denver weighing around 184 pounds, he said; he said he plans to add roughly 10 pounds in the offseason and report to training camp at 195.

“Just be a little stronger, be able to just play through contact a little more,” Franklin said, of adding muscle in the offseason. “And everything else will be set.”

— Denver Post

Outside of the drops issue, which he sort of addressed in that interview, the other thing Franklin struggled with last season was being able to play through contact.

When he got the ball in an uncontested way, he was deadly out there. That he wants to play closer to 195 than 185 would probably bode well for his ability to be a bit more physical in those contested situations. Besides, in the NFL, you are going to be contested more often than not as a wide receiver.

Horse Tracks​

Source: https://www.milehighreport.com/denv...lin-to-add-weight-in-offseason-denver-broncos

 

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All 319 draft prospects invited to 2026 NFL Combine

Mar 2, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Minnesota offensive lineman Airentae Ersery (OL13) participates in the vertical leap during the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images | Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

The 2026 NFL Scouting Combine is set to run from February 23, 2026 through March 2, 2026. As NFL fans, its a great opportunity for us to get a first look at potential 2026 NFL Draft prospects and begin identifying potential targets for the Denver Broncos.

The NFL announced its invite list on Wednesday, which I’ve parsed out into a table at the end of this post. From a position standpoint, it is heavy on the trenches and outside boundary positions. Here is a breakdown of each position group and the number of invited prospects:

• Quarterbacks (15)
• Running Backs (21)
• Wide Receivers (46)
• Tight Ends (27)
• Offensive Linemen (57)
• Defensive Linemen (62)
• Linebackers (29)
• Defensive Backs (53)
• Specialists (7)

For me, I’ll be paying close attention to offensive and defensive linemen, linebackers, running backs, tight ends, and wide receivers. You can always add to the trenches, but they definitely need to figure out options at running back, tight end, and linebacker. We’ll see how they address the needs in free agency too, but that’s where my focus will be come NFL Combine time.

What players or position groups will you be focused on during the combine?

Player	Position	School
Drew Allar	Quarterback	Penn State
Luke Altmyer	Quarterback	Illinois
Carson Beck	Quarterback	Miami
Jalon Daniels	Quarterback	Kansas
Joe Fagnano	Quarterback	UConn
Taylen Green	Quarterback	Arkansas
Haynes King	Quarterback	Georgia Tech
Cade Klubnik	Quarterback	Clemson
Fernando Mendoza	Quarterback	Indiana
Behren Morton	Quarterback	Texas Tech
Garrett Nussmeier	Quarterback	LSU
Diego Pavia	Quarterback	Vanderbilt
Cole Payton	Quarterback	North Dakota State
Sawyer Robertson	Quarterback	Baylor
Ty Simpson	Quarterback	Alabama
Kaytron Allen	Running Back	Penn State
Max Bredeson	Running Back	Michigan
Demond Claiborne	Running Back	Wake Forest
Jonah Coleman	Running Back	Washington
CJ Donaldson	Running Back	Ohio State
Rahsul Faison	Running Back	South Carolina
Eli Heidenreich	Running Back	Navy
Roman Hemby	Running Back	Indiana
Robert Henry Jr.	Running Back	UTSA
Emmett Johnson	Running Back	Nebraska
Jeremiyah Love	Running Back	Notre Dame
Seth McGowan	Running Back	Kentucky
Jam Miller	Running Back	Alabama
Le’Veon Moss	Running Back	Texas A&M
Jadarian Price	Running Back	Notre Dame
Adam Randall	Running Back	Clemson
Desmond Reid	Running Back	Pittsburgh
Nicholas Singleton	Running Back	Penn State
J’Mari Taylor	Running Back	Virginia
Mike Washington Jr.	Running Back	Arkansas
Noah Whittington	Running Back	Oregon
Aaron Anderson	Wide Receiver	LSU
Vinny Anthony II	Wide Receiver	Wisconsin
Chris Bell	Wide Receiver	Louisville
Dillon Bell	Wide Receiver	Georgia
Skyler Bell	Wide Receiver	UConn
Malik Benson	Wide Receiver	Oregon
Germie Bernard	Wide Receiver	Alabama
Denzel Boston	Wide Receiver	Washington
Zachariah Branch	Wide Receiver	Georgia
Chris Brazzell II	Wide Receiver	Tennessee
Barion Brown	Wide Receiver	LSU
Deion Burks	Wide Receiver	Oklahoma
Jeff Caldwell	Wide Receiver	Cincinnati
Josh Cameron	Wide Receiver	Baylor
Kevin Coleman Jr.	Wide Receiver	Missouri
KC Concepcion	Wide Receiver	Texas A&M
Omar Cooper Jr.	Wide Receiver	Indiana
CJ Daniels	Wide Receiver	Miami
Caleb Douglas	Wide Receiver	Texas Tech
Malachi Fields	Wide Receiver	Notre Dame
Emmanuel Henderson Jr.	Wide Receiver	Kansas
Chris Hilton Jr.	Wide Receiver	LSU
Jordan Hudson	Wide Receiver	SMU
Ted Hurst	Wide Receiver	Georgia State
Caullin Lacy	Wide Receiver	Louisville
Bryce Lance	Wide Receiver	North Dakota State
Ja’Kobi Lane	Wide Receiver	USC
Kendrick Law	Wide Receiver	Kentucky
Makai Lemon	Wide Receiver	USC
Eric McAlister	Wide Receiver	TCU
Donaven McCulley	Wide Receiver	Michigan
Eric Rivers	Wide Receiver	Georgia Tech
Chase Roberts	Wide Receiver	BYU
Elijah Sarratt	Wide Receiver	Indiana
De’Zhaun Stribling	Wide Receiver	Mississippi
J. Michael Sturdivant	Wide Receiver	Florida
Carnell Tate	Wide Receiver	Ohio State
Zavion Thomas	Wide Receiver	LSU
Brenen Thompson	Wide Receiver	Mississippi State
Jordyn Tyson	Wide Receiver	Arizona State
Reggie Virgil	Wide Receiver	Texas Tech
Harrison Wallace III	Wide Receiver	Mississippi
Jalen Walthall	Wide Receiver	Incarnate Word
Kaden Wetjen	Wide Receiver	Iowa
Antonio Williams	Wide Receiver	Clemson
Colbie Young	Wide Receiver	Georgia
Dallen Bentley	Tight End	Utah
Nate Boerkircher	Tight End	Texas A&M
Josh Cuevas	Tight End	Alabama
Oscar Delp	Tight End	Georgia
Khalil Dinkins	Tight End	Penn State
Jack Endries	Tight End	Texas
John Michael Gyllenborg	Tight End	Wyoming
Matthew Hibner	Tight End	SMU
Justin Joly	Tight End	N.C. State
Will Kacmarek	Tight End	Ohio State
Jaren Kanak	Tight End	Oklahoma
Miles Kitselman	Tight End	Tennessee
Max Klare	Tight End	Ohio State
Marlin Klein	Tight End	Michigan
Tanner Koziol	Tight End	Houston
RJ Maryland	Tight End	SMU
Lake McRee	Tight End	USC
Riley Nowakowski	Tight End	Indiana
Eli Raridon	Tight End	Notre Dame
DJ Rogers	Tight End	TCU
Sam Roush	Tight End	Stanford
Joe Royer	Tight End	Cincinnati
Kenyon Sadiq	Tight End	Oregon
Bauer Sharp	Tight End	LSU
Eli Stowers	Tight End	Vanderbilt
Michael Trigg	Tight End	Baylor
Dae’Quan Wright	Tight End	Mississippi
Chris Adams	Offensive Lineman	Memphis
Austin Barber	Offensive Lineman	Florida
Evan Beerntsen	Offensive Lineman	Northwestern
Markel Bell	Offensive Lineman	Miami
Chase Bisontis	Offensive Lineman	Texas A&M
Jude Bowry	Offensive Lineman	Boston College
Parker Brailsford	Offensive Lineman	Alabama
Joshua Braun	Offensive Lineman	Kentucky
Travis Burke	Offensive Lineman	Memphis
Jager Burton	Offensive Lineman	Kentucky
DJ Campbell	Offensive Lineman	Texas
Fernando Carmona	Offensive Lineman	Arkansas
Kage Casey	Offensive Lineman	Boise State
Pat Coogan	Offensive Lineman	Indiana
Anez Cooper	Offensive Lineman	Miami
Dametrious Crownover	Offensive Lineman	Texas A&M
Enrique Cruz Jr.	Offensive Lineman	Kansas
JC Davis	Offensive Lineman	Illinois
Garrett DiGiorgio	Offensive Lineman	UCLA
Gennings Dunker	Offensive Lineman	Iowa
Fa’alili Fa’amoe	Offensive Lineman	Wake Forest
Spencer Fano	Offensive Lineman	Utah
Jalen Farmer	Offensive Lineman	Kentucky
Monroe Freeling	Offensive Lineman	Georgia
Matt Gulbin	Offensive Lineman	Michigan State
Alex Harkey	Offensive Lineman	Oregon
Sam Hecht	Offensive Lineman	Kansas State
Alan Herron	Offensive Lineman	Maryland
Max Iheanachor	Offensive Lineman	Arizona State
Olaivavega Ioane	Offensive Lineman	Penn State
Logan Jones	Offensive Lineman	Iowa
Connor Lew	Offensive Lineman	Auburn
Caleb Lomu	Offensive Lineman	Utah
Francis Mauigoa	Offensive Lineman	Miami
Blake Miller	Offensive Lineman	Clemson
Micah Morris	Offensive Lineman	Georgia
Febechi Nwaiwu	Offensive Lineman	Oklahoma
Brian Parker II	Offensive Lineman	Duke
Diego Pounds	Offensive Lineman	Mississippi
Emmanuel Pregnon	Offensive Lineman	Oregon
Kadyn Proctor	Offensive Lineman	Alabama
Ar’maj Reed-Adams	Offensive Lineman	Texas A&M
Jaeden Roberts	Offensive Lineman	Alabama
Keylan Rutledge	Offensive Lineman	Georgia Tech
Billy Schrauth	Offensive Lineman	Notre Dame
Drew Shelton	Offensive Lineman	Penn State
Jake Slaughter	Offensive Lineman	Florida
Beau Stephens	Offensive Lineman	Iowa
Logan Taylor	Offensive Lineman	Boston College
Caleb Tiernan	Offensive Lineman	Northwestern
Keagen Trost	Offensive Lineman	Missouri
Dillon Wade	Offensive Lineman	Auburn
Aamil Wagner	Offensive Lineman	Notre Dame
Carver Willis	Offensive Lineman	Washington
Isaiah World	Offensive Lineman	Oregon
Jeremiah Wright	Offensive Lineman	Auburn
Trey Zuhn III	Offensive Lineman	Texas A&M
Vincent Anthony Jr.	Defensive Lineman	Duke
David Bailey	Defensive Lineman	Texas Tech
Rueben Bain Jr.	Defensive Lineman	Miami
Cameron Ball	Defensive Lineman	Arkansas
Caleb Banks	Defensive Lineman	Florida
Jaishawn Barham	Defensive Lineman	Michigan
Nick Barrett	Defensive Lineman	South Carolina
Rayshaun Benny	Defensive Lineman	Michigan
DeMonte Capehart	Defensive Lineman	Clemson
Brandon Cleveland	Defensive Lineman	N.C. State
Dontay Corleone	Defensive Lineman	Cincinnati
Keyron Crawford	Defensive Lineman	Auburn
Caden Curry	Defensive Lineman	Ohio State
Dani Dennis-Sutton	Defensive Lineman	Penn State
Zane Durant	Defensive Lineman	Penn State
Bryson Eason	Defensive Lineman	Tennessee
Deven Eastern	Defensive Lineman	Minnesota
Logan Fano	Defensive Lineman	Utah
Keldric Faulk	Defensive Lineman	Auburn
Skyler Gill-Howard	Defensive Lineman	Texas Tech
George Gumbs Jr.	Defensive Lineman	Florida
David Gusta	Defensive Lineman	Kentucky
Gracen Halton	Defensive Lineman	Oklahoma
Zxavian Harris	Defensive Lineman	Mississippi
Romello Height	Defensive Lineman	Texas Tech
Cashius Howell	Defensive Lineman	Texas A&M
Aidan Hubbard	Defensive Lineman	Northwestern
Lee Hunter	Defensive Lineman	Texas Tech
Quintayvious Hutchins	Defensive Lineman	Boston College
Gabe Jacas	Defensive Lineman	Illinois
Darrell Jackson Jr.	Defensive Lineman	Florida State
Bobby Jamison-Travis	Defensive Lineman	Auburn
Marvin Jones Jr.	Defensive Lineman	Oklahoma
Joshua Josephs	Defensive Lineman	Tennessee
Tim Keenan III	Defensive Lineman	Alabama
Nyjalik Kelly	Defensive Lineman	UCF
Malachi Lawrence	Defensive Lineman	UCF
Max Llewellyn	Defensive Lineman	Iowa
Anthony Lucas	Defensive Lineman	USC
Jackie Marshall	Defensive Lineman	Baylor
Chris McClellan	Defensive Lineman	Missouri
Kayden McDonald	Defensive Lineman	Ohio State
Akheem Mesidor	Defensive Lineman	Miami
Christen Miller	Defensive Lineman	Georgia
Derrick Moore	Defensive Lineman	Michigan
Trey Moore	Defensive Lineman	Texas
Tyler Onyedim	Defensive Lineman	Texas A&M
Domonique Orange	Defensive Lineman	Iowa State
LT Overton	Defensive Lineman	Alabama
T.J. Parker	Defensive Lineman	Clemson
Patrick Payton	Defensive Lineman	LSU
Kaleb Proctor	Defensive Lineman	Southeastern Louisiana
Jack Pyburn	Defensive Lineman	LSU
Albert Regis	Defensive Lineman	Texas A&M
Mason Reiger	Defensive Lineman	Wisconsin
Tyreak Sapp	Defensive Lineman	Florida
Gary Smith III	Defensive Lineman	UCLA
R Mason Thomas	Defensive Lineman	Oklahoma
Nadame Tucker	Defensive Lineman	Western Michigan
Damonic Williams	Defensive Lineman	Oklahoma
Wesley Williams	Defensive Lineman	Duke
Peter Woods	Defensive Lineman	Clemson
Zion Young	Defensive Lineman	Missouri
CJ Allen	Linebacker	Georgia
Lander Barton	Linebacker	Utah
Wesley Bissainthe	Linebacker	Miami
Bryce Boettcher	Linebacker	Oregon
Kendal Daniels	Linebacker	Oklahoma
Kaleb Elarms-Orr	Linebacker	TCU
Keyshaun Elliott	Linebacker	Arizona State
Aiden Fisher	Linebacker	Indiana
Eric Gentry	Linebacker	USC
Jake Golday	Linebacker	Cincinnati
Owen Heinecke	Linebacker	Oklahoma
Anthony Hill Jr.	Linebacker	Texas
Justin Jefferson	Linebacker	Alabama
Jack Kelly	Linebacker	BYU
Deontae Lawson	Linebacker	Alabama
Kyle Louis	Linebacker	Pittsburgh
Red Murdock	Linebacker	Buffalo
Namdi Obiazor	Linebacker	TCU
Harold Perkins Jr.	Linebacker	LSU
Arvell Reese	Linebacker	Ohio State
Jacob Rodriguez	Linebacker	Texas Tech
Jimmy Rolder	Linebacker	Michigan
Karson Sharar	Linebacker	Iowa
Xavian Sorey Jr.	Linebacker	Arkansas
Sonny Styles	Linebacker	Ohio State
Josiah Trotter	Linebacker	Missouri
Scooby Williams	Linebacker	Texas A&M
Wade Woodaz	Linebacker	Clemson
Taurean York	Linebacker	Texas A&M
Keith Abney II	Defensive Back	Arizona State
Marcus Allen	Defensive Back	North Carolina
Jadon Canady	Defensive Back	Oregon
Brandon Cisse	Defensive Back	South Carolina
Bud Clark	Defensive Back	TCU
Tacario Davis	Defensive Back	Washington
Mansoor Delane	Defensive Back	LSU
Charles Demmings	Defensive Back	Stephen F. Austin
Thaddeus Dixon	Defensive Back	North Carolina
Caleb Downs	Defensive Back	Ohio State
Daylen Everette	Defensive Back	Georgia
Bishop Fitzgerald	Defensive Back	USC
Andre Fuller	Defensive Back	Toledo
Jaylon Guilbeau	Defensive Back	Texas
TJ Hall	Defensive Back	Iowa
Ahmari Harvey	Defensive Back	Georgia Tech
A.J. Haulcy	Defensive Back	LSU
Colton Hood	Defensive Back	Tennessee
Jalen Huskey	Defensive Back	Maryland
Davison Igbinosun	Defensive Back	Ohio State
Domani Jackson	Defensive Back	Alabama
Chris Johnson	Defensive Back	San Diego State
Dalton Johnson	Defensive Back	Arizona
Jalon Kilgore	Defensive Back	South Carolina
Will Lee III	Defensive Back	Texas A&M
Hezekiah Masses	Defensive Back	Cal
Jermod McCoy	Defensive Back	Tennessee
Latrell McCutchin Sr.	Defensive Back	Houston
Emmanuel McNeil-Warren	Defensive Back	Toledo
Devin Moore	Defensive Back	Florida
Louis Moore	Defensive Back	Indiana
Ahmaad Moses	Defensive Back	SMU
Malik Muhammad	Defensive Back	Texas
Julian Neal	Defensive Back	Arkansas
Xavier Nwankpa	Defensive Back	Iowa
VJ Payne	Defensive Back	Kansas State
D’Angelo Ponds	Defensive Back	Indiana
Toriano Pride Jr.	Defensive Back	Missouri
Ephesians Prysock	Defensive Back	Washington
Kamari Ramsey	Defensive Back	USC
Chandler Rivers	Defensive Back	Duke
Keionte Scott	Defensive Back	Miami
DeShon Singleton	Defensive Back	Nebraska
Avery Smith	Defensive Back	Toledo
Genesis Smith	Defensive Back	Arizona
Robert Spears-Jennings	Defensive Back	Oklahoma
Treydan Stukes	Defensive Back	Arizona
Lorenzo Styles Jr.	Defensive Back	Ohio State
Michael Taaffe	Defensive Back	Texas
Avieon Terrell	Defensive Back	Clemson
Dillon Thieneman	Defensive Back	Oregon
Jakobe Thomas	Defensive Back	Miami
Zakee Wheatley	Defensive Back	Penn State
Collin Wright	Defensive Back	Stanford
Tommy Doman Jr.	Specialist	Florida
Ryan Eckley	Specialist	Michigan State
Trey Smack	Specialist	Florida
Drew Stevens	Specialist	Iowa
Jack Stonehouse	Specialist	Syracuse
Brett Thorson	Specialist	Georgia
Dominic Zvada	Specialist	Michigan

Source: https://www.milehighreport.com/denver-broncos-draft/171800/list-draft-prospects-2026-nfl-combine

 

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ESPN’s Adam Schefter says the Broncos are intent on keeping GM George Paton in Denver

CENTENNIAL, COLORADO - JANUARY 15: Denver Broncos general manager George Paton speaks to media during a press conference at Denver Broncos Headquarters in Centennial, Colorado on January 15, 2025. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/MediaNews Group/The Denver Post via Getty Images) | Denver Post via Getty Images

ESPN’s lead league insider, Adam Schefter, appeared on 92.5 FM – Denver’s Altitude Sports Radio and was asked about Denver Broncos General Manager George Paton’s future with the team. There have been rumors of the Minnesota Vikings having interest in Paton, but Schefter replied by saying that George Paton is “pretty content” and that Denver is intent on keeping him in Denver.

We asked @AdamSchefter about the possibility of George Paton returning to Minnesota to be the Vikings GM.

“My understanding is that George is pretty content, and Denver is intent on keeping him in Denver.”#BroncosCountry pic.twitter.com/tEi3O6iN1a

— 92.5 FM – Denver's Altitude Sports Radio (@AltitudeSR) February 10, 2026

Broncos GM George Paton is in the final year of his contract with the team, and there are some questions about his future. He took over for former GM John Elway and immediately made a huge impact on the team. In the 2021 NFL Draft, many people wanted him to draft a quarterback, potentially even Justin Fields, but he did not and selected cornerback Pat Surtain II.

He made the right decision. Surtain has gone on to become the best corner in the NFL and won the AP Defensive Player of the Year award in 2024. Meanwhile, Fields has bounced around the league and has not developed into a starting quarterback.

The following year, Paton made another big swing and hired Nathaniel Hackett to be the head coach and swung a massive trade with the Seattle Seahawks for quarterback Russell Wilson. Well, this did not work out for the Broncos at all. Hackett would be fired before he could finish out the year, and Wilson and his bloated contract put the team in a really bad spot.

Those two moves are obvious blemishes to his record, but things would turn positive once again moving forward. The Walton-Penner Ownership Group had a larger say in the happenings with the team, and they went out and acquired/hired Sean Payton to be their new head coach. Many believed Paton would not survive this hiring because Payton is very hands-on and was bringing in a lot of his people. However, the two bonded fairly quickly, and their working relationship is a big reason why this team went from rock bottom to being a Super Bowl contender so quickly.

Paton has taken a larger role in scouting, and the results speak for themselves. He has drafted All-Pro guard Quinn Meinerz, All-Pro edge rusher Nik Bonitto, and All-Pro returner Marvin Mims. While Sean Payton had a big say in Bo Nix, the two were able to select Nix, which sparked this quick turnaround. He has also drafted Jonathon Cooper, RJ Harvey, Troy Franklin, Pat Bryant, Riley Moss, Jahdae Barron, Que Robinson, and multiple other contributors to this roster. There have been some misses, like with all teams, but he has drafted many more hits than misses.

Then you look at free agency. Zach Allen, Mike McGlinchey, Ben Powers, Brandon Jones, JK Dobbins, Talanoa Hufanga, traded for John Franklin-Myers, and so on. The Broncos’ front office has been on a heater lately, and a lot of their draft picks, free agent signings, and trades have paid off for this team. Hell, they swung Devaughn Vele for an early 4th round pick.

Paton has earned a second contract from the Broncos. Yes, the Russell Wilson trade/contract and Nathaniel Hackett hiring happened. Huge misses, but shit happens. He bounced back from that, likely learned from some mistakes, and has thrived in a better situation. It starts at the top with the owners who are willing to spend and want to win, and continues with his working relationship with Sean Payton and the rest of the front office.

It’s working, and the two sides want to stay together. Let’s get a deal done and keep this core together.

Source: https://www.milehighreport.com/denv...mor-news-nfl-adam-schefter-general-manager-gm

 

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NFL Free Agent Profile: Linebacker Quay Walker

GREEN BAY, WI - SEPTEMBER 11: Quay Walker #7 of the Green Bay Packers reacts during an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders during at Lambeau Field on September 11, 2025 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images) | Getty Images

The Denver Broncos’ linebacker room could look a bit different come next season. Veteran team captain Alex Singleton and reserve/special teams ace Justin Strnad, who has started games for the Broncos the past two seasons, are free agents. On top of that, veteran linebacker Dre Greenlaw has been rumored to be a potential cap cut in the coming weeks, so the Broncos could have a hard reset at the linebacker position.

If they decide to do that, one player who may interest them on the free agent market is Green Bay Packers linebacker Quay Walker. He was a first-round pick by the Packers in the 2022 NFL Draft, and he has started 57 games for them since then. During his four-year career with the Packers, Walker totaled 469 tackles, 29 tackles for a loss, 2.5 sacks, 3 forced fumbles, 1 interception, and 17 pass deflections. This past year for the Packers, Walker played and started in 14 games, totaling 128 tackles, 8 tackles for a loss, 2.5 sacks, and 5 pass deflections.

Quay Walker WOW

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— NFL (@NFL) January 11, 2026

Walker will be one of the top defensive free agents available if he hits the open market, and could be a player the Broncos target in free agency. They have cap space available, a need at linebacker, and Walker would bring them some youth, athleticism, and talent to the position.

Player Profile​

Height: 6-4

Weight: 240 pounds

Age: 25 years old

Experience: 4 NFL seasons

2025 stats: 128 tackles, 8 tackles for a loss, 2.5 sacks, and 5 pass deflections.

Why the Broncos should sign LB Quay Walker​

Walker is still young, in the prime of his career, very athletic, and fits what defensive coordinator Vance Joseph likes to do. He is a strong downhill run defender who excels at blitzing, which we know Joseph loves to do. He has four years of starting experience under his belt and has been part of multiple talented Packers defenses that have made postseason runs.

You need to have a strong run defense if you want success in the NFL, and Walker would help with that. The Broncos have been good in that area, but he would be an upgrade over Alex Singleton.

As I mentioned, he is just 25 years old, stands at 6-4, weighs 240 pounds, has a 4.5 speed, and is a former first-round pick. These are traits that will get you a big money deal in free agency.

On top of all that, Walker has had the green dot for multiple years now with the Packers and has plenty of experience doing that. Alex Singleton has had that responsibility, but he is a pending free agent as well. So, the Broncos would be getting a reliable, experienced, and athletic linebacker with first round pedigree in Walker if they do indeed sign him.

Why the Broncos will not sign LB Quay Walker​

Well, there is a chance that the Packers will attempt to re-sign Walker. He has been a key member of their defense for multiple seasons and has paired well with former second-round pick Edgerrin Cooper. Like the Broncos, the Packers are in a Super Bowl window and will attempt to keep their young core together.

One of the Broncos’ biggest weaknesses on defense has been their linebackers in coverage, and unfortunately, Quay Walker will not help the Broncos much in that area. While he is a great downhill run and chase linebacker that can help out as a blitzer, he struggles in coverage. He has the size and athleticism, but his coverage ability has not really developed.

Don’t get me wrong, he is a very good linebacker, but his coverage ability is a major weakness. If the Broncos are looking for someone to play better in coverage, Walker should not be their target. If they’re looking for a solid downhill run defender with great range and blitz ability, then maybe Walker is their guy.

Final Thoughts​

He would not be my first option here, but I would not be upset if the Broncos did sign him at a reasonable price. Even with his coverage struggles, Walker would be an upgrade over what the Broncos had. However, will you be comfortable giving a linebacker top money when they will be a liability in coverage?

That’s a tough one.

As I mentioned, he is a good downhill run and chase linebacker who would strengthen the Broncos run defense. Teams are running the ball more than ever, so maybe linebacker shifting back to being bigger and more focused on run defense is the way things are trending again. The Bills were running it effectively against the Broncos in the divisional round so a good run defender at the position would be welcomed.

As I said, he wouldn’t be at the top of my list, but I wouldn’t be upset if they did sign him. He would be an upgrade, and the Broncos’ defense has done well with linebackers who struggle in coverage already, so I don’t think it would be the end of the world.

Source: https://www.milehighreport.com/denv...y-walker-packers-broncos-free-agency-rankings

 

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A look at the Broncos stadium site plan at Burnham Yard

The Denver Broncos will be getting a brand new stadium in the coming years and we’ve got our first look at the stadium site plans now that the location at Burnham Yard has been selected. Zach Stevens of DNVR posted it on his X account below:

The future Broncos Stadium Site Plan.

Can see an idea of where the stadium will be, along with parking and tailgating.

The RTD station will be super close to the stadium. pic.twitter.com/vfNk4nZ1XB

— Zac Stevens (@ZacStevensDNVR) February 13, 2026

The plan looks pretty state-of-the-art and now doubt beautiful once completed. This location will go far beyond just a concrete paradise, with lots of green areas and points of interest. I find the tailgate area to be of interest, of course. The only concern might be parking. It does feel to be lacking in this concept, but that could also just be my lack of perspective on total area covered here.

Mike Klis of 9News snapped a shot of the projected timeline. Construction appears to be slated to begin in early to mid 2027 and completed in time for the 2031 season.

Construction of new stadium tentatively slated to begin 2Q of 2027 according to this planning process. Completed by start of 2031 season. pic.twitter.com/8veSk3OjYG

— MikeKlis9NEWS (@mikeklis9news) February 13, 2026

As we noted in our quote of the post, we look forward to the renderings that are sure to follow. What are your initial thoughts of the Broncos stadium site plan here? Share in the comments below.

Source: https://www.milehighreport.com/denv...ver-broncos-stadium-site-plan-at-burnham-yard

 

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NFL Free Agent Profile: Linebacker Devin Lloyd

JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA - JANUARY 11: Devin Lloyd #0 of the Jacksonville Jaguars celebrates during an NFL wild card playoff football game against the Buffalo Bills at EverBank Stadium on January 11, 2026 in Jacksonville, FL. (Photo by Perry Knotts/Getty Images) | Getty Images

The Denver Broncos’ linebacker room could look a bit different come next season. Veteran team captain Alex Singleton and reserve/special teams ace Justin Strnad, who has started games for the Broncos the past two seasons, are free agents. On top of that, veteran linebacker Dre Greenlaw has been rumored to be a potential cap cut in the coming weeks, so it’s possible that the Broncos could have a hard reset at the linebacker position.

If they decide to go that route, one player who may interest them is Jacksonville Jaguars star linebacker Devin Lloyd. The Jaguars selected Lloyd in the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft with their 27th overall selection, and he is coming off a career year for them.

DEVIN LLOYD 99-YARD PICK SIX ON MAHOMES

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— ESPN (@espn) October 7, 2025

Lloyd has started for the Jaguars since his rookie year and has totaled 61 starts through his four seasons in the league. While his tackle numbers were down this year, Lloyd made multiple impactful plays this season, including a 99-yard pick-six against the Chiefs and quarterback Patrick Mahomes during their upset victory over them.

Through four seasons in the NFL, Lloyd has totaled 436 tackles, 15 tackles for a loss, 3.5 sacks, 18 QB hits, 1 forced fumble, 26 pass deflections, 9 interceptions, and 1 defensive touchdown. This past year for the Jaguars, Lloyd totaled 81 tackles, 6 tackles for a loss, 1.5 sacks, 7 pass deflections, 5 interceptions, and 1 pass deflection.

Due to his performance this season, Lloyd was selected to his first Pro Bowl and was named a Second Team All-Pro. Now, he is expected to hit the free agent market and cash in on his breakout year.

Player Profile​

Height: 6-3

Weight: 235 pounds

Experience: 4 NFL seasons

Age: 27 (turns 28 during the season)

2025 stats: 81 tackles, 6 tackles for a loss, 1.5 sacks, 7 pass deflections, 5 interceptions, and 1 pass deflection

Why the Broncos should sign linebacker Devin Lloyd​

Linebacker coverage has been a weakness for the Broncos for multiple seasons now. We have seen tight ends and running backs abuse the linebackers in coverage and in space for years, and it is time they finally address it.

Devin Lloyd would give them a very athletic linebacker who excels in coverage. He has 9 career interceptions and is coming off a year where he had 5 interceptions. That is more than any other Broncos player and would give this defense a player who can create some turnovers. They did show some improvement in that area late in the season, but for the most part, the Broncos struggled to create turnovers on the defensive side of the ball this season. Lloyd would help with that and give them someone who can cover the middle of the field, the flats, and help cover tight ends and running backs.

The Broncos’ defense will remain a strength next season, and upgrading the linebacker position could make this unit even better. Keep in mind, Alex Singleton and Justin Strnad are free agents, and Dre Greenlaw is a potential cap cut and is coming off an injury-filled 2025 season. Adding a player like Lloyd would be a huge get and fill a major need on this team.

He won’t come cheap and will be one of the top available players if he does hit free agency, but he should be a priority player for the Broncos. The Super Bowl window is open,, and adding an impact player like Lloyd to the defense could make this already elite defense even better.

Why the Broncos should not sign linebacker Devin Lloyd​

Off-ball linebackers are a low-value position in the eyes of most NFL teams, so giving a big contract to one may not be what the Broncos have in mind this offseason. Also, Lloyd will turn 28 years old during the season, so giving a big deal to a linebacker nearing 30 years old is always risky. Meanwhile, you could get another solid linebacker like Quay Walker, who will be 26 years old and entering the prime of his career for a similar price.

He is also coming off a bit of a breakout year. The Jaguars declined his fifth-year option heading into the seaso,n and the new coaching staff helped get the most out of him. Will that continue with the new team he signs, and will he fit their scheme?

Also, the 2026 NFL Draft is deep at linebacker. So, a team like the Broncos could decide to target a CJ Allen, Anthony Hill, Jake Golday, or one of the other linebackers in the draft and pair them with a cheaper veteran and go from there.

Final Thoughts​

I am curious to see what the Broncos do at linebacker.

I can see a scenario where they re-sign Alex Singleton and/or Justin Strnad and run it back with Dre Greenlaw and a rookie, sign a player like Lloyd and pair them with Greenlaw, or blow it up and let Singleton and Strnad walk and cut Greenlaw.

There are multiple options available in free agency, and as I mentioned, the draft is deep at linebacker as well. So, the Broncos will have multiple options available to them.

If they decide to go with Lloyd, I would be excited. He won’t come cheap, but he would give the Broncos the type of player they are missing. A big and fast coverage linebacker who has great range and closes on the ball quickly. This defense figures to be top-ranked again next season, and adding a player like Lloyd could make them even more dangerous.

Source: https://www.milehighreport.com/denv...linebacker-jaguars-devin-lloyd-alex-singleton

 

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Dallas Cowboys could trade WR George Pickens for a 2nd round pick

LANDOVER, MARYLAND - DECEMBER 25: George Pickens #3 of the Dallas Cowboys warms up before the game against the Washington Commanders at Northwest Stadium on December 25, 2025 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images) | Getty Images

According to NFL Network’s lead league insider Ian Rapoport, the Dallas Cowboys are expected to place the franchise tag on star wide receiver George Pickens. However, instead of keeping him or signing him to an extension, Rapoport mentioned that they could trade him for a second-round pick.

From The Insiders with @MikeGarafolo: We break down some of the top free agents, looking at Kenneth Walker, George Pickens, and Trey Hendrickson. pic.twitter.com/VXSYtK0H1n

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) February 13, 2026

So, with it being “what if” season, let’s explore whether or not the Denver Broncos should make this hypothetical trade.

With the Broncos being in a Super Bowl window, many fans want the team to go all-in on surrounding quarterback Bo Nix with weapons. He was throwing touchdowns to Michael Bandy and Lil’Jordan Humphrey in the playoffs. That’s not going to cut it, and the team needs to surround Nix with as much talent as possible.

Pickens would be a nice get for the Broncos. Nix is at his best throwing “go-balls” to wide receiver Courtland Sutton and letting the big wide receiver go make the play. Pickens is that type of player, while being a little more explosive than the veteran Sutton. At 6-3, 200 pounds, Pickens has the size that Payton likes to have at wide receiver, and he would give this offense a much-needed talented pass catcher for quarterback Bo Nix. If all it would cost is a second-round pick (again, hypothetical), a late second-round pick for a talent like Pickens would be worth it.

However, the price tag will not be cheap. The Cowboys plan on franchise tagging Pickens, which will give him a nearly $30 million dollar cap hit. Now, the team making this hypothetical trade would likely work out an extension with Pickens, but he would still be demanding top wide receiver money. His talent would make it worth it; however, his reported off-the-field/diva attitude would make an investment like this risky for the Broncos. How close their locker room was this past season was a big part of their success, and adding someone who could potentially mess that up may not be the way to go.

However, the talent is enticing and that is where the debate begins. So, I ask you, Broncos Country. If all it would cost to acquire wide receiver George Picks was a 2nd round pick and a big money deal, would you do it?

Source: https://www.milehighreport.com/denv...-trade-wr-george-pickens-for-a-2nd-round-pick

 

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Early wish list for the Denver Broncos new stadium

DENVER, COLORADO - JANUARY 25: A general view inside the stadium during the first quarter in the AFC Championship Playoff game between the New England Patriots and the Denver Broncos at Empower Field At Mile High on January 25, 2026 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images) | Getty Images

With the exception of a couple games played at the University of Denver’s long demolished Hilltop Stadium, the Broncos have always called a little patch of land nestled in the armpit of Colfax and Federal, flanked by I-25 and the Platte, their home. Whether it was old Mile High or the new Mile High of many names, Broncos fans have never known their stadium to be anywhere else.

The new stadium machinery sprung to life this week when the Broncos released conceptual renderings of their proposed development around the stadium at Burnham Yards. The rendering offered the footprint of the stadium, but not much else in the way of details. As Broncos fans, there are cornerstones of our fandom built into the stadia we have enjoyed all our lives. Here are a few things that absolutely must be included in the design to make the new space feel the old spaces.

Open Roof
I get that the ownership wants to have a space they can use for other mega-huge events like concerts, the final four, Monster Jam, most likely, and I fully support them in that endeavor. Here’s the deal, the Broncos play outside. They always have. Up until recently, they used to be really good at it and it was sort of their thing. If you look at Broncos history, some of the greatest moments have happened in the snow at Mile High. I’m not opposed to having a roof on it to shield other events from the elements, but when the Broncos are playing it should to be open. There is a compromise here that is begging to be made. You wouldn’t put a roof over Lambeau, you shouldn’t put it over Mile High.

Steel Floors
The designers of Mile High of many names got it right when they imported the steel construction from old Mile High allowing that foot-stomping ‘Mile High Thunder’ to become a hallmark of the stadium experience and a central part of Denver’s home field advantage. They say it was never as loud as old Mile High and many attributed the decibel drop to the lack of hydraulic fluid under a large section of the stands (the hydraulic fluid allowed a section of the stadium to move to accommodate baseball). Because the section wasn’t grounded in concrete and sat on a thin sheet of fluid, the noise apparently radiated off of it in a way that was said to be unmatched in the NFL at the time.

Let’s do that again.

Bucky
In 2023, ‘Bucky,’ the 27-foot horse on top of the scoreboard got a refurb that added 800 lbs of reinforcement to ensure that he would last well into the future. I find it hard to believe that ownership would scrap the iconic horse with the old stadium. Bucky will almost certainly be making the trip to the Broncos new home, but they’re going to have to be creative with how they use him, especially considering these silly rumors of an enclosed roof. Once they figure out a place of honor to install Bucky, I’d love the Broncos to commission a new rearing Bronco. This is an opportunity (and challenge?) to create the biggest rearing Bronco statue Colorado has ever seen. Look out Blucifer!

I get the sense that whatever is built at Burnham yards is going to be the Broncos home for years to come… or at least longer than the 25-years we had to get to know Mile High of many names. It’s important that they get this right. As fans, it’s important to remind them that we want in the new stadium. I’m sure it’s easy for them to get distracted thinking about luxury suites, all the country concerts they can book year round with a stupid roof, and the bajillion details that come along with launching a whole new commercial district and event complex. It’s the details that will make the new place feel like home.

Source: https://www.milehighreport.com/denv...-wish-list-for-the-denver-broncos-new-stadium

 

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Future Broncos: How Denver should approach free agency and the 2026 NFL Draft

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 03: Nik Bonitto #15 of the Denver Broncos gestures before the 2026 NFL Pro Bowl game between the AFC and the NFC at the Moscone Center South on February 03, 2026 in San Francisco, California. The NFC won 66-52. (Photo by Alika Jenner/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Although the Denver Broncos fell short in their quest to hoist a fourth Lombardi Trophy this past season, they had quite a bit of success worthy of praise. In my opinion, the Broncos are in a great position and have a lot of positive momentum riding with them heading into the offseason.

Stability and continuity are two major themes for the franchise. It will be the fourth year of the Sean Payton era. Under his leadership, the team has improved and our beloved orange and blue are once again formidable contenders. Additionally, a strong defense lead by Vance Joseph is set to return most every starter—though changes at inside linebacker and a potential John Franklin-Myers replacement appear to be likely.

However, the franchise did experience some coaching changes. The dismissal of wide receiver coach Keary Colbert and defensive backs coach Addison Lynch, and Jim Leonhard being hired by the Buffalo Bills to be their next defensive coordinator were the three biggest moves. It remains to be seen who will replace them, but I’m optimistic Denver will make some great hires.

Last week for Future Broncos, we talked about philosophies regarding draft selections. A few weeks ago, I gave a bit of a blueprint as to how Denver could get better in the offseason. Though, it’s time I got more specific with that. Earlier this week, I wrote about three players I’d love to see them add in free agency. It appears the Broncos will be aggressive upgrading their roster. So, let’s talk about some potentialities that come along with that.

Don’t be afraid to spend in free agency and in-house​

The Broncos have roughly $30 million in cap space, but the ability to more than double that with simple restructures. I think a few obvious players would be Quinn Meinerz and Jonathon Cooper. They’ve performed well, and the added money to future years isn’t worrisome because they’ve performed well and the cap will continue to increase. By just approaching them, Denver can be over $50 million in space.

I mentioned Cade Otton at tight end, Travis Etienne at running back, and Kaden Elliss to bolster the inside linebacker corps as three major signings Denver should pursue. That addresses three key needs and would give them a lot of draft flexibility. They might not be premier signings. Nevertheless, would be welcome additions at positions that need new faces in the room.

I’d wager the initial cap hits from all three in year one would be equal to the savings on hypothetical Meinerz and Cooper restructures. That would get them back to where they started roughly $30 million in space. With that cap room retaining Ja’Quan McMillian should be Denver’s top in-house priority. Even if it’s just a high-end RFA tender. He deserves the significant pay increase.

And it isn’t talked about a lot, but key contributors Riley Moss and Marvin Mims Jr. from the 2023 NFL Draft are eligible for new extensions at the beginning of the new league year. It would be tough to keep both McMillian and Moss, but my gut tells me they’ll try and keep one. With respect to Mims, I’d love to see Denver keep him. He makes plays when targeted as a receiver and is an incredible returner. I want him to stay in the Mile High City.

Every Marvin Mims deep route completion of his entire NFL career.

Dear Sean Payton & Davis Webb, good things happen when you get him the ball. Let’s do more of that in 2026! pic.twitter.com/EIf7oxI1wf

— Kodiak Broncos (@KodiakBroncos) February 10, 2026

Addition by subtraction isn’t the best approach​

There has been some chatter about moving on from several high-priced veterans. Left guard Ben Powers and tight end Evan Engram come to mind and appear to be the top two candidates. Though I don’t feel moving on from either is necessarily the best approach. It’s not a situation of addition by subtraction.

Truth be told, Denver eats more dead money than they save with Engram. That room is already lacking in talent, so why make it worse? With Powers, an amicable restructure—considering his two void years already—would allow him to stick around for ‘26 but just kick a few million down the road over that period. The Broncos had a lot of offensive line injuries this past year, I don’t think it is wise to carve out another hole to fill.

However, if you do, that gives Denver another $15 million to go out and make a splash. It would also mean addressing offensive line earlier would have to be a draft priority for Denver. Which leads me to my last topic of discussion—pathways in the ‘26 NFL Draft.

The awareness from Ben Powers on this play is incredible #BroncosCountry @MileHighReport pic.twitter.com/BU9LJYCbmh

— Ross (@Ross_MHR) January 7, 2026

Find prospects ready to make significant contributions in Year 1​

I still have high hopes for Denver’s 2025 draft class, but it is safe to say the immediate returns weren’t as plentiful compared to other teams. I know the Broncos are picking late this year, but with five picks scheduled in the top four rounds—they have a lot of room for maneuvering their draft day approach.

What they ultimately end up doing in April will certainly be influenced by what transpires in free agency. Nobody knows how it will play out, but I figure they will add three starters into the fold. That may sound bold, but I believe that’s what happens.

Long-term, the inside linebacker and tight end rooms have to be revamped. They need to focus on the offensive line (regardless of what they do with Powers) considering the age and contract status of Garett Bolles and Mike McGlinchey. On top of that, replacing John Franklin-Myers isn’t going to be an easy task.

Offensive line, defensive line, and inside linebacker are two positions I think they could find impact players on early in the draft. Pending what happens in free agency, I’d argue those three positions would be the route to go early on. I think there will be Day 1 starters available there at #30 and I’ll dive deeper into those in future segments over the next two months.

Wide receiver or tight end, if they so choose, could have a few options. Denzel Boston of Washington and Kenyon Sadiq of Oregon are players I feel the Broncos’ brass will be high on. They just seem like prospects Sean Payton and George Paton would love. Though I think a modest move up the draft boards would have to happen in order to make either prospect become a realistic possibility.

Bottom line, I think with five early selections, they need to get at least a handful of players who come in and make some waves. “Who has something we were really missing last year?” should be a question they are asking when going over this year’s draft class. And if a player exists that checks off a few of those boxes, don’t be shy about going and getting him.

Thought CJ Allen was outstanding Saturday night at Auburn. One of the best in the country in a loaded LB class. Still only 20 years old pic.twitter.com/Js8HIUQbCx

— Billy M (@BillyM_91) October 14, 2025

Source: https://www.milehighreport.com/denv...d-approach-free-agency-and-the-2026-nfl-draft

 

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NFL Free Agent Profile: Tight End Kyle Pitts

TAMPA, FL - DECEMBER 11: Kyle Pitts Sr. #8 of the Atlanta Falcons runs the ball during an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium on December 11, 2025 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images) | Getty Images

The Denver Broncos added veteran tight end Evan Engram to their tight end room last season, and he was supposed to be Sean Payton’s ‘Joker’. There was a lot of hype surrounding this addition, but unfortunately, the signing fell flat. Engram only hauled in one touchdown all season, and you could count the number of impact plays he made on one hand. The rest of the tight end room didn’t provide much either. Adam Trautman was basically your starter and contributed as a blocker, but his pass game upside is rather limited. Nate Adkins was injured for most of the year, Lucas Krull was hurt, and rookie Caleb Lohner spent the year on the practice squad.

The Broncos tight end room was a disappointment once again, and it’s an area they need to focus on this offseason. One player who may interest them, if he hits the open market, is Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts. He was the 4th overall selection in the first round of the 2021 NFL Draft and entered the league with a ton of hype. However, his career never took off like many expected, until this past year, when Pitts finally had the breakout year many expected he would have previously.

11 catches
166 yards
3 TD

Kyle Pitts making many @NFLFantasy owners happy tonight pic.twitter.com/A78r9xhikq

— NFL (@NFL) December 12, 2025

Pitts finished the year with 88 receptions for 928 yards and 5 touchdowns. He had a career high in targets, receptions, and touchdowns, and could finally be reaching the high potential many thought he had when he entered the league. Throughout his career, Pitts has totaled 284 receptions for 3,579 yards and 15 touchdowns. If you remove the sky-high expectations he had entering the league, these would be very good numbers for a tight end.

As for his fit with the Broncos, he could be Sean Payton’s ‘Joker’. He is a 6-6, 250-pound tight end with rare athleticism, and coming off a year with elite production. Get him in a better offense, with a better quarterback, and with other playmakers, and he could thrive. I think he has all the potential in the world to be the ‘Joker’ Sean Payton desires at the tight end position.

Player Profile​

Kyle Pitts | Tight End | Atlanta Falcons

Height: 6-6

Weight: 250 pounds

Experience: 5 NFL seasons

2025 stats: 88 receptions for 928 yards and 5 touchdowns

Why the Broncos should sign tight end Kyle Pitts​

This is a splash move that a team makes when they have their Super Bowl window wide open. They need to surround quarterback Bo Nix with playmakers; it’s as simple as that. Their tight end position did not do much at all last year, and Pitts would be a huge upgrade over what they currently have.

While Pitts may not have lived up to the immense expectations that were placed on him when he entered the league, he has developed into a pretty good tight end. 900+ yards, 88 receptions, and 5 touchdowns is nearly elite production from a tight end in today’s NFL and much better than what the Broncos have been getting from their tight ends in recent years.

Pitts is a big target with a wide catching radius, good hands, and has wide receiver talent in space. He runs routes well, can line up against corners, has the speed to get open, and to create after the catch. This is the type of player the Broncos are missing in their offense.

I have long been a Kyle Pitts fan, so I am a bit biased, but if he makes it to free agency, he will be at the top of my wishlist, along with Breece Hall. I would eat Evan Engram’s dead money and move on from that experiment, and bring Kyle Pitts into the Broncos system and give Bo Nix another playmaker.

Why the Broncos will not sign tight end Kyle Pitts​

Like most of the top free agents, the franchise tag looms over them. The Falcons may slap the tag on Pitts and keep him in Atlanta for at least one more season. However, they have running back Bijan Robinson and wide receiver Drake London all set for big money extensions, so it’s also possible that Pitts could be the odd man out here.

On the Broncos’ end, they have veteran tight end Evan Engram under contract for one more year, and there isn’t an easy out in his contract. A release would come with a significant dead cap hit, plus a big-money deal for Kyle Pitts. Could the Broncos make this work? Sure. However, would they want to eat a $7 to $10 dead money cap hit after finally getting rid of Russell Wilson’s historic dead cap hit? Time will tell.

It’s possible the Broncos keep Engram for one more year and sign an Adam Trautman replacement, and then add to the room via the draft. That way would allow them to use money elsewhere and avoid another big dead cap hit.

Final Thoughts​

If Pitts does become a free agent (I would be mildly surprised), then I would be personally comfortable with Evan Engram’s dead cap hit and the contract you would have to give him.

The Super Bowl window is now. The Broncos have a weakness at tight end, and Kyle Pitts would give this offense the playmaker they need at that position. This wouldn’t stop the team from upgrading at wide receiver or running back, either.

Go big.

I am open to other possibilities for this position, and we’ll outline them in upcoming profiles. However, I am a big Kyle Pitts fan and would love to see him with the Broncos.

Source: https://www.milehighreport.com/denv...jan-london-denver-broncos-joker-payton-engram

 

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NFL free agent profile: Outside Linebacker Von Miller

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - DECEMBER 7: Von Miller #24 of the Washington Commanders runs around the edge during an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium on December 07, 2025 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images) | Getty Images

This is the storybook picture that every fan in Broncos Country wants to see. Von Miller, the prodigal edg,e returns home to Denver and rides off to retirement when he’s ready to hang them up after winning another Super Bowl championship.

Von Miller’s role would be very different in Denver. He’d be a rotational pass rusher instead of a full-time starter. He’d help elevate the play of the other young outside linebackers, giving them insights that only a player like him could share.

At 36, you’d think he’d be washed, but he had 9 sacks for the Washington Commanders in 2025 and still can impact the game in a big way.

Player Profile​

Height: 6’3”

Weight: 250 pounds

Experience: 15 NFL seasons

Age: 36

2025 stats: 26 tackles, 9 sacks, 6 tackles for loss, 15 quarterback hits (420 snaps, 37%)

OverTheCap projects his salary to be in the $6M range

Why the Broncos should sign​

The main reason to sign Von Miller would be for vibes. Von Miller coming home would be a story. He would inspire this team, and I’m absolutely positive Vance Joseph could get use out of him as a rotational pass rusher.

Miller absolutely has stuff still in the tank, and doing the DeMarcus Ware thing late in his career makes a ton of sense.

Why the Broncos shouldn’t sign ​

The Broncos don’t need Von Miller, is the simple statement. Nik Bonitto and Jonathan Cooper are fantastic edge starters. Jonah Ellis, Que Robinson, and Dondrea Tillman are all playmakers in their own right who are doing the rotational work in this defense, and there is no huge drop-off in play when they are on the field.

Miller has been about making his money and is going to want to get paid. When a team has a room as stacked as the Broncos do, it just doesn’t make sense to pay a mercenary for a season when you have young guys who are already doing the job at a cheaper rate. Let’s add in that if you want to sign Miller, you take up a valuable roster spot.

Final thoughts​

I absolutely treasure Von Miller. He’s the key reason we won a ring in 2015. He’s a forever Bronco in my mind.

When the Broncos initially let him head out to free agency, I agreed with the move. The Broncos are going to pass on Miller in 2026, and I will agree with that decision as well.

If they do sign him, it is going to be because he comes cheap and they are trading away one of their young outside linebackers for a draft pick. That’s the only real scenario I see that makes any amount of sense.

But I can’t help but think it would be cool to see Von Miller back in the orange and blue in 2026.

Source: https://www.milehighreport.com/denver-broncos-free-agency/171957/nfl-free-agent-profile-von-miller

 

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ESPN proposes AJ Brown trade to the Broncos

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - OCTOBER 05: Pat Surtain II #2 of the Denver Broncos chats with A.J. Brown #11 of the Philadelphia Eagles after the 21-17 win in the game at Lincoln Financial Field on October 05, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images) | Getty Images

With the Denver Broncos’ Super Bowl window open, many expect the team to explore ways to get better on offense and surround quarterback Bo Nix with weapons. Well, ESPN writer Bill Barnwell proposed a trade that would send Philadelphia Eagles star wide receiver A.J. Brown to the Denver Broncos for a defensive starter and multiple draft picks.

ESPN projected trade

Broncos get: WR A.J. Brown, 2026 fifth-round pick

Eagles get: CB Riley Moss, 2026 second-round pick, 2027 fifth-round pick

What do you think?

Source: https://t.co/b8TKTFFX7u

— MileHighReport (@MileHighReport) February 16, 2026

The full trade has the Denver Broncos sending starting cornerback Riley Moss, a 2026 2nd round pick, and a 2027 5th round pick to the Eagles for wide receiver A.J. Brown and a 2026 5th round selection.

Trade Details

• Broncos get: WR A.J. Brown, 2026 fifth-round pick
• Eagles get: CB Riley Moss, 2026 second-round pick, 2027 fifth-round pick

This would be a complicated trade because the Broncos would be taking on A.J. Brown’s big contract, the Eagles would be eating a significant amount of dead money, and then the Broncos, in this scenario, would also be giving up a starting corner and a 2nd round pick.

Barnwell notes that the Broncos may view Moss expendable because of 2025 first-round pick Jahdae Barron. Slot corner Ja’Quan McMillian is an RFA but is expected back and will be a UFA next season if he doesn’t sign an extension. Moss will also be a UFA after next season, so the team will likely have to decide who they want to keep between the two corners. In this scenario, the Broncos are picking McMillian and allowing Jahdae Barron to replace Moss in the lineup.

The Broncos would be willing to move on from Moss because of what they have at cornerback. Surtain is not going anywhere. Ja’Quan McMillian — a restricted free agent — has been excellent in the slot. And GM George Paton used Denver’s 2025 first-round pick to draft Jahdae Barron out of Texas. Barron played only 334 snaps during his rookie year, spending most of that time in the slot, but the Broncos obviously expect him to play more in the years to come. He won the Jim Thorpe Award as college football’s best defensive back while playing outside in 2024, so he should hold up as a boundary cornerback. Trading Moss a year before free agency would lock in a draft pick and open a spot for Barron in the lineup.

He continues and says that A.J. Brown “be the wideout of Bo Nix’s and Sean Payton’s dreams” due to his ability to make contested catches downfield.

Plus, Brown would be the wideout of Bo Nix’s and Sean Payton’s dreams. Nix’s accuracy issues downfield would be mitigated by Brown’s size, catch radius and ability to win on contested-catch opportunities. Payton has unlocked massive seasons from bigger wide receivers such as Marques Colston and Michael Thomas. Brown could be that player for Nix while pushing Courtland Sutton into a second wideout role. It would be a big swing for the Broncos, but after coming within a score of making it to the Super Bowl, I wouldn’t fault Payton for trying to add one more essential player on offense.

Trading for Brown would give the Broncos a legitimate WR1 on paper, but it would come with some risk. Brown had a down year for the Eagles and had some bad drops in their playoff loss. Also, there are some character and locker room concerns there, but maybe a change of scenery will be best for Brown, as the Eagles were a bit of a mess this past season.

Personally, I think the Broncos are giving up a bit too much in this proposed trade. They would be taking on a big-money deal and a player coming off a down year. Giving up a defensive starter AND a 2nd round pick seems like a bit much for me. Switch that 2nd rounder to the early 4th rounder, and we have a deal.

So, what do you think, Broncos Country? Would you make this deal? Do you think they are giving up too much? Do you even want the team to trade for AJ Brown? Let us know down below in the comments.

Source: https://www.milehighreport.com/denv...os-bo-nix-philadelphia-eagles-news-rumors-nfl

 

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The myth of a Broncos ‘joker’

DENVER, COLORADO - JANUARY 17: Evan Engram #1 of the Denver Broncos looks on from the sideline during an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Buffalo Bills at Empower Field at Mile High on January 17, 2026 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Perry Knotts/Getty Images) | Getty Images

We do the evaluation of our team, and the purpose of that is then to establish what we call musts, needs, and wants. So who are our musts? I would say we need a ‘Joker.’ And a Joker, now, can be a tight end that has exceptional [receiving ability]… they have to be elite receivers that play tight end or running back, and then you get the matchups.

Broncos coach Sean Payton said that on February 5, 2025 on the NFL-centric Up & Adams show. What’s not to like when your head coach clearly identifies an area of dire need? Wanting a versatile player who can run and catch is not a novel idea, but Coach Payton planted an orange and blue flag in the ground. Every sports writer, blogger, fan, and pundit immediately ran with the ‘Joker’ idea it quickly became a buzzword in Broncos Country.

When the Broncos signed tight end Evan Engram, he was hailed as the perfect solution to the new-found joker-need. After having solid stints with the New York Giants and the Jacksonville Jaguars, Engram was poised to go off, right?

Engram notched 50 receptions on 76 targets for 461-yards and 1 touchdown receiving and on the ground he had 1 rushing attempt for 7-yards. Last year was his second-least productive year of his career.

Don’t get me wrong, the Broncos had a stellar 2025 season that could have ended with a trip to the Super Bowl were it not for Bo Nix’s ankle and a couple doofus decisions in the AFC Championship game. For all the successes of the season, Evan Engrams’ transformation into an unknown offensive threat as a joker was not one of them.

It’s wild to think that nobody was talking about the need for a joker until Coach Payton mentioned it. Then, for months it was all anyone remotely connected to the Broncos could talk about. Then, when the Broncos finally get the one they call ‘joker,’ they don’t end up using him as one.

So did the Broncos really need a joker? It appears that they didn’t utilize Engram as one or he didn’t perform up to the standards a joker moniker demands. Was it a distraction from other things they were doing? Once it was mentioned as a need, there was a seismic attention-shift toward this mythical jack-of-all-trades. What’s also interesting is that despite Engram’s lack of production, there’s not much talk about the joker’s output, good or bad. Is it really something Broncos Country should wring their hands over?

In the end, every team would love to have that joker-type player; that guy who gets the ball and you just don’t know what he’s going to do with it. It’s like when you’re playing cards, jokers aren’t regularly found in the discard pile. The same is true for highly-versatile players like the ones Sean Payton covets. They’re out there, but they’re going to spring up when you least expect it, just like they do when you’re playing cards. With all due respect to Evan Engram, the search for Sean Payton’s joker should be an ongoing process.

Source: https://www.milehighreport.com/denver-broncos-news/172004/the-myth-of-a-broncos-joker

 

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NFL Network’s Daniel Jeremiah has the Broncos selecting Georgia LB CJ Allen in his latest mock draft

ATHENS, GEORGIA - SEPTEMBER 27: CJ Allen #3 of the Georgia Bulldogs celebrates during the third quarter against the Alabama Crimson Tide at Sanford Stadium on September 27, 2025 in Athens, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images) | Getty Images

It’s that time of the year.

The season is over, we’re talking free agents, and the NFL Scouting Combine will be here in less than a week. That means it is time to start looking at some mock drafts and see who some of the experts have the Denver Broncos taking in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft.

NFL Network’s lead draft analyst, Daniel Jeremiah, released his mock draft 2.0 today and has the Broncos adding to their defense in the first round.

Mock Draft 2.0https://t.co/eZJr4NkSH9

— Daniel Jeremiah (@MoveTheSticks) February 17, 2026

Jeremiah has the Broncos selecting Georgia linebacker C.J. Allen with their 30th overall selection in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft.

Denver finds a replacement for Alex Singleton, who is ticketed for free agency. Allen is a steady, reliable player who can handle the nerve center of that talented defense.

Allen is a 6-1, 235-pound linebacker who is viewed as one of the top off-the-ball linebackers in this draft class. He’s a downhill and physical linebacker who has the ability to wear the green dot and be a three-down tackling machine for a defense.

NFL.com’s Lance Zierlein calls Allen a dependable starting linebacker who raises the floor of whichever defense ends up drafting him.

“Green dot” linebacker and team captain more capable of rowing the boat than making big splashes. Allen plays with toughness and control, sorting through run fits with patience and leverage in pursuit. He has average trigger quickness and pursuit speed, which forces him to work harder to get to junction points when facing climbing blockers. He has adequate size and strength with good hand strikes to play off blocks. He doesn’t blow up blocks or disrupt on the other side of the line all that often, though. He’s an effective blitzer with average man-cover talent and is capable on all three downs. Allen is a dependable starting Mike ‘backer who raises the floor of a defense.

As we know, the Broncos need some help at the linebacker position. Veteran team-captain Alex Singleton is a free agent, as is reserve/special teams ace Justin Strnad. Veteran Dre Greenlaw is a potential cut candidate and is coming off a year where he only played in 8 games for the Broncos. So, adding a young stud like Allen to the mix would make a lot of sense for the Broncos.

Allen also fits the mold of the type of player the Broncos like. Was a team captain and leader at Georgia, good character, and would fit right in with the defense and the Broncos locker room.

Source: https://www.milehighreport.com/denv...er-cj-allen-daniel-jeremiah-nfl-draft-georgia

 

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NFL free agent profile: Linebacker Devin Bush

CINCINNATI, OH - JANUARY 04: Linebacker Devin Bush #30 of the Cleveland Browns returns an interception for a touchdown in a game between the Cleveland Browns and the Cincinnati Bengals on January 4, 2026, at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, OH. (Photo by Jeff Moreland/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images

The Denver Broncos defense was superb in 2025, but one of its glaring areas of need is the inside linebacker position. With starter Alex Singleton, ready-to-start backup Justin Strnad heading to free agency, and Dre Greenlaw lacking durability, the linebacker room needs an injection of talent.

An intriguing option for the Broncos in free agency is the Cleveland Browns’ impact linebacker Devin Bush. Bush was drafted in 2019 by the Pittsburgh Steelers, went to the Seahawks for a year in 2023, and has been a Cleveland Brown since 2024.

He really balled out in 2025, which comes as no surprise given that it was a contract year for him. He had two impressive pick-6s in 2025, snagging tipped passes against both the Ravens and the Bengals.

Player Profile​

Height: 5’11”

Weight: 234 pounds

Experience: 7 NFL seasons

Age: 27

2025 stats: 125 tackles, 7 TFL, 2 sacks, 3 interceptions, 8 passes defended, 2 forced fumbles

OverTheCap projects his salary to be in the $15M range today

Why the Broncos should sign​

I, for one, am getting tired of tight ends and running backs abusing the Broncos’ defense, which has been happening for years. While the inside linebacker position is one that you can spend light on and make do, the need to have good talent in order to slow down modern NFL offenses that attack coverage weaknesses by linebackers is paramount.

Bush can cover from the linebacker position. He would be an instant upgrade over the middle of the field to this already stalwart defense. He’s fast, strong, and reliable against both the run and the pass. He’s shown the capability to catch errant balls that float into his zone and is a playmaker.

If Vance Joseph likes the fit for Bush in this defense, this may be a guy that we can sign in order to make a significant upgrade to the middle of the Broncos’ defense.

Why the Broncos shouldn’t sign ​

The biggest reason not to sign Bush is that he’s the prototypical huge red flag of a player who bursts onto the scene when he’s finally headed to unrestricted free agency.

Bush’s history is riddled with injuries ranging from a torn ACL in 2020 to a groin injury in 2021 to a shoulder injury in 2023. The Broncos have already put a flyer on a linebacker with a riddled injury history in Dre Greenlaw, and it may be time to pay more money for a more reliable option at linebacker.

Will Bush sign a new contract and keep performing at the same level as he did in 2025? It may be a risky proposition that the Broncos may not like to roll the dice on in 2026.

Final thoughts​

There is a good handful of linebacker free agents available this offseason, and I think the Broncos are going to sign one of them. The draft seems to have a lot of talent available at linebacker as well.

I like the fit of Bush in this defense. I think he would thrive under Vance Joseph in Denver and could be a linchpin in elevating this team to a Super Bowl contender in 2026. He’s got superb ability, instincts, and experience, and could easily become another star on this defense in Denver.

Source: https://www.milehighreport.com/denver-broncos-free-agency/171954/nfl-free-agent-profile-devin-bush

 

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NFL Free Agent Profile: RB Brian Robinson Jr.

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - JANUARY 11: Brian Robinson Jr. #3 of the San Francisco 49ers after his team's touchdown during the fourth quarter against the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC Wild Card Playoff game at Lincoln Financial Field on January 11, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) | Getty Images

The Denver Broncos are expected to make an outside addition to their running back stable this offseason. The big question is whether or not it will be a big splash signing or a second-tier or under the radar signing. Either way, I believe the Broncos will find a way to improve the position group for a stronger performance in 2026.

There are two players considered to be the potential prize of the group of backs available in free agency. Those would be Breece Hall and Kenneth Walker. Travis Etienne would give Denver an established three-down playmaker at the position whilst Tyler Allgeier is an underrated player poised for a larger role and would make a strong combo with second-year running back RJ Harvey.

Another under-the-radar option for the Broncos would be running back Brian Robinson Jr. After spending his first three seasons with the Washington Commanders, Robinson Jr. was traded to the San Francisco 49ers this past August as final 53-man rosters were being finalized. He played second fiddle to Christian McCaffrey, whose 2,126 yards and 17 touchdowns made him the NFL’s Comeback Player of the Year and put another All-Pro accolade to his resume.

Now with his rookie contract over, Robinson Jr. will hit the open market and try and find a team where he can contribute more frequently. Perhaps Denver could be an option for him. Let’s discuss.

Brian Robinson Jr. powers his way in for SIX!

: #CARvsWAS on CBS/Paramount+
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— NFL (@NFL) October 20, 2024

Player Profile​

Running Back | Brian Robinson Jr. | San Francisco 49ers

Height: 6’1”

Weight: 225 pounds

Age: 26 years old

Experience: 4 NFL seasons

2025 stats: 92 carries for 400 yards (4.3 YPC) and 2 rushing touchdowns. 8 receptions on 12 targets for 25 yards.

Should the Broncos sign running back Brian Robinson Jr.?​

If the Broncos aren’t able to sign one of the four backs mentioned above, pivoting to Robinson wouldn’t be a bad fallback option. He offers size Denver doesn’t have in their current stable of backs. I think he would be a quality option on early downs to pair with the aforementioned Harvey.

In four seasons, Robinson has 662 carries for 2,729 yards (4.1 YPC) and 17 rushing touchdowns. As a receiver, he has reeled in 73 of 92 targets for 612 yards and 5 receiving touchdowns. In his rookie season and last year, he didn’t have a lot of balls thrown his way to showcase his receiving talent. However, his second and third seasons (with a 9 yard per reception average) demonstrate he can be a capable receiver out of the backfield when called upon.

A whopping 25-percent of Robinson’s career runs have resulted moving the chains. Throughout his career, 1,795 of his 2,729 rushing yards have been after contact. He has maintained a steady average over 4 yards per carry on first down. Efficiency in short yardage situations on second and third down are also a big part of his game. He is best off-tackle and with runs to the outside; yet would provide the team with a player who has shown an ability to be consistent on inside runs as well.

Overall, Robinson may not be a flashy option for Denver, but the fit is good. Moreover, playing behind an upgraded line with the Broncos could propel him back to being over a 1,000 all-purpose yard back. With the right change in scenery, there is a good bet his best football is still ahead of him.

Brian Robinson Jr. goes 39 yards for the TD!

: #TENvsWAS on CBS/Paramount+
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— NFL (@NFL) December 1, 2024

Why the Broncos will not sign Brian Robinson Jr. in free agency.​

There isn’t really a dominant reason the Broncos wouldn’t have interest in adding him. As outlined above, there are a lot of reasons why he is a good fit. Nevertheless, I believe Denver has their sights set higher on coming away with a more established playmaker or bigger upside. That ultimately is the major ‘why’ going against him.

Final Thoughts​

Signing Robinson wouldn’t necessarily be a huge needle mover like some of the other backs, but he would still be a nice veteran addition to the team. I think his running style is a good complement to Harvey’s skillset. Though if the Broncos signed just him, they would be wise to utilize a pick in the 2026 NFL Draft to bolster the position group as well.

What do you think, Broncos Country? How would you feel about Denver adding Robinson Jr. into the mix at the running back position? Let me know your thoughts in the comments section.

Source: https://www.milehighreport.com/denv...2082/nfl-free-agent-profile-brian-robinson-jr

 

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NFL Free Agent Profile: RB Travis Etienne

DENVER, COLORADO - DECEMBER 21: Travis Etienne Jr. #1 of the Jacksonville Jaguars carries the ball during the second quarter of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field At Mile High on December 21, 2025 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Brooke Sutton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

The Denver Broncos are poised to be aggressive this offseason upgrading their roster to embark upon another title chase next season. One area that might garner extra attention is the running back position. It’s expected by many for them to not only upgrade the room but re-assess their backfield utilization moving forward.

Will the Broncos make a splash upgrading their group of backs? Only time will tell. Breece Hall and Kenneth Walker are two players that could potentially be available in March that would be huge additions for the franchise. We’ve also discussed Tyler Allgeier who would give them a nice complementary option to RJ Harvey.

Another player Denver may have interest in is Travis Etienne of the Jacksonville Jaguars. Last offseason, the team Jaguars refused to exercise their fifth-year option on him, and the rumor is they won’t be utilizing the franchise tag on him this league year either. Arguably one of the most productive backs available, Etienne’s versatility as a runner and receiver would make him a sound addition to the Broncos’ offense.

Travis Etienne is on pace to post his third 1400+ yard season from scrimmage in four years.

His 12 TDs this year tie a career-high.
pic.twitter.com/yf3h6taJS8

— Daniel Griffis (@DanDGriffis) December 16, 2025

Player Profile​

Running Back | Travis Etienne | Jacksonville Jaguars

Height: 5’10”

Weight: 215 pounds

Age: 27 years old

Experience: 4 NFL seasons

2025 stats: 1,107 rushing yards on 260 carries (4.3 YPC) and 7 rushing touchdowns. 36 receptions on 52 targets for 292 yards and 6 receiving touchdowns. Nearly 1,400 all-purpose yards.

Should the Broncos sign running back Travis Etienne?​

Earlier in the week, I mentioned three free agents the Broncos should pursue this offseason. One of those was Etienne. Over the past four seasons, the former Clemson standout has been a productive player for the Jaguars. He has topped 1,000 yards rushing in three of his four years in the NFL and had a big rebound season in ‘25 compared to 2024.

In 66 career games with 60 starts, Etienne has 5,136 all-purpose yards and 32 touchdowns. 3,798 of those came on the ground on 897 carries (4.2 YPC) with 25 rushing touchdowns. He was capable as receiver as well, posting 168 receptions on 222 targets for 1,338 yards and 7 receiving touchdowns. That’s premier playmaking ability that would add another formidable dimension to Denver’s offense.

Though he had five fumbles as a rookie, the soon-to-be fifth-year pro has only two in the past three seasons. Knowing that, ball security isn’t a major issue. While once an area of concern, Etienne performed much better, ranking sixth in pass blocking efficiency in ‘25. He’s a battle-tested three-down back that Denver should certainly be interested in.

A hat trick for Travis Etienne!

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— NFL (@NFL) December 14, 2025

Why the Broncos will not sign Travis Etienne in free agency.​

As I’ve authored in other installments on free agent options at the position, cost could come into play. Various outlets expect Etienne to command a decent contract on the market. His APY will likely be third of all available backs behind Hall and Walker. If Hall is franchised by the Jets and Walker re-ups with the Seahawks, various teams in need of a running back may have to get into a bidding war on Etienne—likely upping his currently projected salary of $7 million a season.

Outside of that, there is one other major issue. Etienne had the fourth most rushes for zero to negative yardage of any NFL back this past season. However, it appears issues on their offensive line, as opposed to running back talent, could have been a culprit in that mark. Either way, that’s a concerning number to look at.

Last but not least, wear and tear could be an issue. He has already had over 1,000 touches in four seasons. Even so, he hasn’t missed a lot of games. Overall, Etienne has proven to be durable despite a major workload and the Broncos certainly need someone who can account for major snaps as their lead back for their ‘26 campaign.

Final Thoughts​

I really like Etienne’s fit in Head Coach Sean Payton’s offense. His career marks on inside runs are 4.0 yards per carry, 4.2 yards per carry off tackle, and 4.9 yards per carry on the outside. That’s quite consistent. He’s also generated 2,438 yards after contact and forced 142 missed tackles in his career. His ability to make an impact as a receiver would give Denver another reliable outlet out of the backfield alongside the aforementioned Harvey.

No matter how you slice it, Etienne is a big-time playmaker. The positives significantly outweigh and negatives. If the Broncos are serious about revamping their rushing attack and upgrading their offense, he would be a great player to chase in free agency.

What do you think, Broncos Country? How would you feel about Denver adding Etienne in free agency? Sound off in the comments section and let me know.

Source: https://www.milehighreport.com/denv.../171998/nfl-free-agent-profile-travis-etienne