Luca Evans

Broncos Beat Writer

Luca Evans

Luca Evans covers the Denver Broncos for The Denver Post. Before starting in March 2025, he spent two years covering USC for the Southern California News Group and a year covering LA-area high school sports for the Los Angeles Times. He loves uncovering the details that help athletes tick, and when not investigating such details, he can probably be found shooting 2-of-10 in a rec league basketball game.

Husan Longstreet #4 of the USC Trojans is pushed out of bounds by Miles Scott #10 of the Illinois Fighting Illini at Memorial Stadium on September 27, 2025 in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)

Here’s why Broncos, Sean Payton are targeting so many players from Illinois

May 17, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

Miles Scott is a kid, one of his coaches at Illinois said, who 'would give you the skin off his back if he could.' Illinois and Denver both keyed in...

Alamosa's Elizabeth McQuitty, left, hugs Eaton's Delaney Reuter on the podium after McQuinty won the Class 3A 3200-meter run by default at the CHSAA state track and field championships at Jeffco Stadium in Lakewood, Colorado, on Friday, May 16, 2025. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)

Eaton’s Delaney Reuter claims 3A 3200-meter title and ‘clean slate’ a year after disqualification shock

May 15, 2026 at 7:10 p.m.

This year, there were cones, Delaney Reuter noted. A set of them, marking the lanes where footsteps should fall at Jeffco Stadium. A gentle warning on this stretch of rubber...

Joe Gonzales celebrates ahead of the AFC Championship Game as the Denver Broncos host the New England Patriots at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026. (Photo by Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post)

Broncos’ 2026 NFL schedule: A must-watch Rams matchup, a brutal early-season stretch and a light December

May 14, 2026 at 5:35 p.m.

Nik Bonitto smirked and caught himself, before anything buzzy escaped his mouth.

Linebacker Von Miller (24) of the Washington Commanders gives a heart hand signal to Broncos fans before an NFL game against the Denver Broncos on Sunday, Nov. 30, 2025, at Northwest Stadium in Landover, MD. (Photo by Timothy Hurst/The Denver Post)

Would Broncos players welcome a Von Miller reunion? Nik Bonitto says ‘everybody would love that’

May 13, 2026 at 7:30 p.m.

The idea of a Von Miller-to-Denver reunion has existed as a mere external dream with each passing year, with 抖阴apounty clamoring for a return for an all-time great --...

Marvin Mims Jr. (19) of the Denver Broncos celebrates returning a punt for a touchdown against the Las Vegas Raiders during the second quarter at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Broncos 2026 NFL schedule predictions: What comes after Denver’s opener at Chiefs?

May 13, 2026 at 2:03 p.m.

Broncos beat reporters Parker Gabriel and Luca Evans guess Denver's full 18-week schedule, a time-honored Post tradition.

Broncos quarterback Craig Morton talks with head coach Red Miller, center, and quarterbacks coach Babe Parilli on the sidelines during a game against the Baltimore Colts in 1977. (Denver Post file photo)

Craig Morton, the QB who ‘legitimized’ the Broncos, remembered as a warrior by former teammates

May 13, 2026 at 7:56 a.m.

In his bed on Saturday, for the first time and for the last time in his life, Craig Morton decided to stay down.

Assistant general manager Reed Burckhardt of the Denver Broncos watches during training camp at Broncos Park in Englewood, Colorado on Wednesday, July 23, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Vikings interview Broncos assistant GM Reed Burckhardt for GM vacancy, source says

May 13, 2026 at 2:46 p.m.

It's a notable but expected move by Minnesota, a franchise that fired previous general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah on Jan. 30.

Michael Woods II #81 of the Cleveland Browns carries the ball against Chamarri Conner #27 of the Kansas City Chiefs during the first quarter at Huntington Bank Field on December 15, 2024 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Getty Images)

Broncos signing veteran WR Michael Woods II and rookie CB Paul Manning after rookie minicamp tryouts

May 11, 2026 at 6:58 p.m.

The Broncos were evidently impressed by a veteran name who popped up at their rookie minicamp this past weekend.

Denver Broncos tight end Caleb Lohner, right, looks on during drills at the NFL football team's rookie minicamp Saturday, May 9, 2026, at the team's headquarters in Centennial, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

The biggest winner of Broncos rookie minicamp isn’t a rookie. Why TE Caleb Lohner feels ‘like a different person.’

May 11, 2026 at 5:45 a.m.

However this grand experiment is, in grief or in glory, Caleb Lohner will have Donald Driver in part to thank.

Denver Broncos running back Jonah Coleman takes part in drills at the NFL football team's rookie minicamp Saturday, May 9, 2026, at the team's headquarters in Centennial, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Five takeaways from Broncos rookie minicamp: RB Jonah Coleman is NFL-ready for third-down work

May 9, 2026 at 7:24 p.m.

Sean Payton calls them the "Peloton group," in kinder lieu of stronger language.

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