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.

Jonathon Cooper (0) of the Denver Broncos prepares to put pressure on Geno Smith (7) of the Las Vegas Raiders all night long 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)

Denver Broncos鈥� Jonathon Cooper pleads not guilty in domestic violence case, intends to go to trial

June 8, 2026 at 11:22 a.m.

Jonathon Cooper pleaded not guilty to domestic violence charges in Douglas County court on Monday, setting plans for a July jury trial.

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle celebrates after scoring ahead of Carolina Panthers cornerback Mike Jackson during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 5, 2025, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)

How new Broncos star Jaylen Waddle is establishing himself as ‘everything he’s expected to be’

June 7, 2026 at 12:45 p.m.

On the night he was traded from the Miami Dolphins to the Denver Broncos Jaylen Waddle went to dinner with Bo Nix, J.K. Dobbins, Davis Webb and George Paton, as...

Jonathon Cooper (0) of the Denver Broncos stands with trainers during the fourth quarter of the Broncos鈥� 19-3 win over 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 OLB Jonathon Cooper and girlfriend arrested on domestic-violence charges

June 6, 2026 at 2:43 p.m.

Denver Broncos outside linebacker Jonathon Cooper and his girlfriend were each arrested late Thursday night on misdemeanor domestic-violence charges.

Pat Surtain II (2) of the Denver Broncos locks in during the third 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)

抖阴apB Pat Surtain II gets $5 million raise for 2026 season, sources say

June 2, 2026 at 10:50 p.m.

The Broncos and star cornerback Pat Surtain II agreed to a contract adjustment that adds $5 million to his 2026 pay and another potential $5 million escalator for 2027

Bo Nix (10) of the Denver Broncos throws a pass on the run as Myles Garrett (95) of the Cleveland Browns watches during the first quarter at Empower Field at Mile High on Monday, Dec. 2, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

For Broncos’ offensive line, Rams’ trade for Myles Garrett only adds to brutal early-season stretch

June 1, 2026 at 4:45 p.m.

The Broncos have tied up some of the most cap space of any NFL team in their offensive front for 2026. They'll need every last cent for a series of...

Justin Strnad (40) and Alex Singleton (49) of the Denver Broncos celebrates after bringing down Cam Ward (1) of the Tennessee Titans during the third quarter at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Broncos’ Alex Singleton stamps Denver as ‘the target now’ in the AFC

May 31, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

The first text, after Alex Singleton agreed to sign a contract for the largest sum of guaranteed money in his life, was not to his family. Or his friends. Or...

Linebacker Alex Singleton (49) listens to Denver Broncos defensive coordinator Vance Joseph during a game against the Washington Commanders on Sunday, Nov. 30, 2025, at Northwest Stadium in Landover, MD. (Photo by Timothy Hurst/The Denver Post)

How Broncos ILB Alex Singleton has become an eager, ‘perfect spokesperson’ for testicular cancer awareness

May 28, 2026 at 5:58 p.m.

Time, Alex Singleton has realized, is a valuable enough commodity to pay for. In years past, wheeling onto I-70 on trips to downtown Denver, he and wife Sam would always...

Pat Bryant (13) of the Denver Broncos catches a pass as Foyesade Oluokun (23) of the Jacksonville Jaguars prepares to make a stop during the fourth quarter of the Jaguars鈥� 34-20 win at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Sunday, December 21, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Broncos WR Pat Bryant has dedicated offseason to becoming ‘bulletproof’ after string of injuries

May 26, 2026 at 5:21 p.m.

Alex Palczewski will readily admit, with a different four-letter word, that he doesn't know jack about playing wide receiver. He聽does,聽however, know people.

Ja'Quan McMillian (29) of the Denver Broncos celebrates his pick six with Riley Moss (21) 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)

Broncos have a ‘champagne problem’ at cornerback. Will they pay Ja’Quan McMillian, Riley Moss, or both?

May 22, 2026 at 2:27 p.m.

Jahdae Barron's development through OTAs, minicamp and later training camp will shape one of the organization's key short-term questions: should the Broncos pay CB2 Riley Moss or nickel Ja'Quan McMillian?

LAS VEGAS , NV - DECEMBER 7: Nik Bonitto (15) of the Denver Broncos prepares for the Las Vegas Raiders during the first quarter at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada on Sunday, December 7, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Broncos All-Pro rusher Nik Bonitto works on his next evolution as NFL opponents increasingly key on him

May 21, 2026 at 2:27 p.m.

At last, Nik Bonitto's right hand is just a hand again. No cast. No splint. No Bionic Man.

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