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.

Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix celebrates winning the game against New York Giants with head coach Sean Payton at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025. Denver won 33-32. (Photo by Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post)

Squabbles, synergy, success: Inside Year 2 of Bo Nix and Sean Payton’s shared Broncos evolution

January 16, 2026 at 11:54 a.m.

In the mid-1950s, Pablo Picasso stood and surveyed a blank piece of paper. He drew a human face, fused with a bird. It was ugly. But this moment, documented in...

Pat Bryant (13) of the Denver Broncos stands on the field before the game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Sunday, January 4, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Broncos WR Pat Bryant has moved on quickly from scary Week 16 hit

January 16, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

That hit,聽Pat Bryant's asked,聽isn't in the back of your head?

Head coach Sean Payton of the Denver Broncos reads his play sheet during the first quarter against the Los Angeles Chargers at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Broncos’ Sean Payton says he needs to be ‘quick and decisive’ heading into Broncos-Bills

January 15, 2026 at 8:07 p.m.

Thomas Payton worked in insurance. Casualty claims, specifically. Because of that, Sean Payton thinks, his father raised him as with as little danger as possible.

Josh Allen (17) of the Buffalo Bills rushes for yards against Justin Strnad (40) and the Denver Broncos defense during the second quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, New York on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Broncos-Bills scouting report: How will Vance Joseph’s linebackers handle Josh Allen, Buffalo’s TEs?

January 15, 2026 at 1:40 p.m.

Here's a look at matchups and predictions for the Denver Broncos' AFC divisional-round rematch with the Buffalo Bills.

Mile High Sports reporter Cody Roark sits for a photo on Friday, Jan. 9, 2026, at Broncos Park Powered by CommonSpirit in Centennial, Colo. (Photo by Timothy Hurst/The Denver Post)

An apparent AI-generated Facebook post claimed a Broncos reporter died. He doesn’t understand why.

January 15, 2026 at 5:45 a.m.

"For that to happen to me was just really weird," he mused. "Very, very weird."

Alex Palczewski (63) of the Denver Broncos stretches during practice at the Tottenham Hotspur Football Club Training Ground in Enfield, England on Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Broncos OL Alex Palczewski ‘shocked’ at receiving an All-Pro vote: ‘Pretty (expletive) cool’

January 14, 2026 at 4:37 p.m.

A few days ago, reserve offensive lineman Alex Palczewski walked into the Broncos' locker room and received a healthy dash of "crap" 鈥� as he put it 鈥� from quarterback...

Dre Greenlaw (57) of the Denver Broncos roars before the game against the Las Vegas Raiders Empower Field at Mile High Stadium on Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Broncos excited to have LB Dre Greenlaw back against Josh Allen, Bills: ‘He’s a fighter’

January 13, 2026 at 6:44 p.m.

At any given moment, on the grass during an individual drill or in the dark of the film room, Dre Greenlaw will start playing linebacker trivia.

Safety Talanoa Hufanga (9), safety Brandon Jones (22) and cornerback Pat Surtain II (2) of the Denver Broncos talk on the field after a touchdown reception by running back Josh Jacobs (8) of the Green Bay Packers on Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025, at Empower Field at Mile High Stadium in Denver. (Photo by Timothy Hurst/The Denver Post)

Broncos’ Sean Payton doesn’t think safety Brandon Jones (pec) will return in postseason

January 13, 2026 at 6:39 p.m.

Jones, multiple sources told The Post, had surgery to repair the pec injury after he sustained it in the middle of December.

Head coach Sean Payton of the Denver Broncos looks on in the first quarter against the Los Angeles Chargers at Empower Field At Mile High on Jan. 4, 2026 in Denver. (Photo by C. Morgan Engel/Getty Images)

馃攰 Broncos vs. Bills: Setting up Denver’s first home playoff game in a decade | Podcast

January 13, 2026 at 11:30 a.m.

How can Vance Joseph's defense slow Josh Allen and company? And what must Bo Nix do well in leading the Broncos offense?

Head coach Sean Payton of the Denver Broncos watches the action as he stands with Jarrett Stidham (8) and Bo Nix (10) during the first quarter against the Los Angeles Chargers at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Who will the Broncos play next? Denver’s divisional round opponent

January 11, 2026 at 10:03 p.m.

It's a playoff rematch for the Broncos -- but this time in friendly territory.

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Squabbles, synergy, success: Inside Year 2 of Bo Nix and Sean Payton’s shared Broncos evolution

Broncos WR Pat Bryant has moved on quickly from scary Week 16 hit

Broncos’ Sean Payton says he needs to be ‘quick and decisive’ heading into Broncos-Bills

Broncos-Bills scouting report: How will Vance Joseph’s linebackers handle Josh Allen, Buffalo’s TEs?

An apparent AI-generated Facebook post claimed a Broncos reporter died. He doesn’t understand why.

Broncos OL Alex Palczewski ‘shocked’ at receiving an All-Pro vote: ‘Pretty (expletive) cool’

Broncos excited to have LB Dre Greenlaw back against Josh Allen, Bills: ‘He’s a fighter’

Broncos’ Sean Payton doesn’t think safety Brandon Jones (pec) will return in postseason

馃攰 Broncos vs. Bills: Setting up Denver’s first home playoff game in a decade | Podcast

Who will the Broncos play next? Denver’s divisional round opponent