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Broncos beat reporter

Parker Gabriel

Parker Gabriel is a Denver Broncos beat reporter for The Post. He joined the staff in September 2022 after covering the Broncos for USA Today. Before that, he spent five years covering University of Nebraska football and athletics for the Lincoln Journal Star. He's a New Glarus, Wisconsin, native and University of Wisconsin graduate.

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“Special job” or stay away? How attractive is the Broncos’ head coaching vacancy after Nathaniel Hackett’s firing?

December 31, 2022 at 7:29 a.m.

Just how attractive is the Broncos head coaching job in the wake of Nathaniel Hackett's dismissal? A simple question that requires complex analysis.

Justin Simmons (31) of the Denver Broncos jogs off the field after the fourth quarter of the Baltimore Ravens鈥� 10-9 win at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore on Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022. Simmons had a career day with two interceptions. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Four head coaches in seven years for Justin Simmons and still the Broncos are in limbo: “It抖阴ap tough to have a consistent culture”

December 16, 2022 at 12:02 p.m.

Virtually everything in the Broncos organization has changed 鈥� many parts several times over 鈥� in the past seven years except for Justin Simmons.

Can Broncos OLB trio make George Paton’s big trade bet pay off?

November 11, 2022 at 6:51 p.m.

Life without Bradley Chubb begins for the Broncos on Sunday in Nashville.

Nik Bonitto (15) of the Denver Broncos warms up before the first quarter against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Broncos land three Pro Bowl starters

January 2, 2025 at 4:27 p.m.

The Broncos landed three 2025 Pro Bowl starters: CB Pat Surtain II, OLB Nik Bonitto and return man Marvin Mims Jr. Surtain and Mims are starters for the second straight...

Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton plays it cool seconds before an interception by Cody Barton (55) on a pass by Jameis Winston (5) of the Cleveland Browns to seal the game during the fourth quarter of the Broncos鈥� 41-32 win at Empower Field at Mile High on Monday, Dec. 2, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Broncos coach Sean Payton: “My heart is broken” for New Orleans after deadly attack in French Quarter

January 1, 2025 at 4:02 p.m.

Wednesday afternoon, hours after what the FBI called an act of terrorism in which a man rammed a truck into a French Quarter crowd around 3 a.m. and killed at...

Riley Moss (21) of the Denver Broncos tackles Tee Higgins (5) of the Cincinnati Bengals during the overtime period of the Bengals鈥� 30-24 win at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

馃摤 Broncos Mailbag: Riley Moss’ shaky return, a crunch-time Week 18 vibe check and one way-too-early 2025 NFL draft prediction

December 31, 2024 at 3:29 p.m.

In order to keep playing 鈥� and certainly to upset Buffalo in the Wild Card round if they make it 鈥� they鈥檒l need Moss and the defense.

Bo Nix (10) of the Denver Broncos awaits the extra point call from head coach Sean Payton after hitting Marvin Mims Jr. (19) for a touchdown during the fourth quarter of the Cincinnati Bengals鈥� 30-24 win at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Broncos coach Sean Payton on decision-making late in loss to Bengals: “Based on the outcome, you always second-guess”

December 30, 2024 at 1:02 p.m.

鈥淚 know I trusted my gut in the moment, but I think it抖阴ap normal to (second-guess),鈥� Payton said.

Bo Nix (10) of the Denver Broncos calls for a two-poiont conversion after hitting Marvin Mims Jr. (19) for a touchdown reception 鈥� making the score 24-23 before an extra point 鈥撀燿uring the fourth quarter of the Bengals鈥� 30-24 win at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Kickoff time for Broncos’ win-and-in finale vs. Chiefs set

December 29, 2024 at 10:02 p.m.

The Broncos will put their playoff aspirations on the line Sunday afternoon.

Tee Higgins (5) of the Cincinnati Bengals celebrates scoring on a pass from Joe Burrow (9) against the Denver Broncos during the second quarter at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Upon Further Review: Tee Higgins, Bengals’ skill talent give Broncos preview of offseason to-do list

December 29, 2024 at 1:00 p.m.

The Bengals鈥� offensive weaponry made an impression on Broncos head coach Sean Payton.

Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton dials up the calls against the Cincinnati Bengals during the first quarter at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Broncos QB Bo Nix on Sean Payton’s decision to play for overtime: “We thought we could move the ball in overtime, but we didn’t”

December 28, 2024 at 9:21 p.m.

Broncos players lined up in support of coach Sean Payton鈥檚 decision to play for overtime rather than deciding a game on a two-point conversion later in Denver鈥檚 eventual 30-24 overtime...