Dondrea Tillman

Broncos 2026 NFL Draft position preview: Never count out adding an outside linebacker

The Broncos have a deep outside linebacker group led by Nik Bonitto and Jonathon Cooper, but Sean Payton and George Paton aren't afraid to keep adding.

Auburn's Sam Jackson V (18) is tackled by Oklahoma's R Mason Thomas (32) during the first half Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024 in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Stew Milne)

Head coach Sean Payton of the Denver Broncos jogs off the field after the New England Patriots鈥� 10-7 AFC Championship Game win at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Bo Nix’s rookie window, Jonah Elliss to ILB and more Broncos takeaways from NFL owners’ meetings

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DENVER , CO - DECEMBER 21: Riley Moss (21) of the Denver Broncos warms up before the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Sunday, December 21, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Broncos’ Riley Moss nearly doubles 2025 money via performance-based pay

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Guard Ben Powers (74), quarterback Bo Nix (10) and offensive tackle Mike McGlinchey (69) of the Denver Broncos prepare to face the Las Vegas Raiders before the first quarter at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Broncos can keep same starting OL around Bo Nix for three straight years — but need a youth infusion soon

By Luca Evans

March 7, 2026 at 6:08 a.m.

The Broncos have decided to keep Ben Powers, and will head into 2026 with the...

Riley Moss (21) and Que Robinson (51) of the Denver Broncos wrap up Travis Etienne Jr. (1) of the Jacksonville Jaguars 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 will look hard at skill talent in NFL free agency, have a ‘significant appetite’ for an ILB

By Luca Evans

March 6, 2026 at 10:50 a.m.

The window has been thrust ajar, down in Dove Valley. The Broncos have a clear...

Jarrett Stidham (8) of the Denver Broncos fires a pass against the New England Patriots during the first quarter at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Sunday, January 25, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Broncos trade candidates: Jarrett Stidham among five players who could be dangled in NFL free agency

By Luca Evans

March 4, 2026 at 2:48 p.m.

Could the Broncos look to move Jarrett Stidham or Ben Powers to save money? Could...

Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle celebrates a catch during the first half against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

Renck: Who does former Oregon Duck Bo Nix need as a target for Broncos? Jaylen Waddle, of course

By Troy Renck

February 22, 2026 at 5:45 a.m.

Waddle would pull coverage away from Sutton. Give Nix a legitimate alternative, sometimes even one...

John Franklin-Myers (98) and Jonathon Cooper (0) of the Denver Broncos sack Geno Smith (7) of the Las Vegas Raiders during the fourth quarter of the Broncos鈥� 10-7 win at Empower Field at Mile High Stadium on Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Broncos 2025 season in review: Vance Joseph’s defense delivered across the board

By Parker Gabriel

February 15, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

The Denver Broncos defense put up elite numbers in the NFL in 2025. With Vance...

DENVER , CO - JANUARY 25: Head coach Sean Payton and Courtland Sutton (14) of the Denver Broncos stand for the national anthem before the game against the New England Patriots at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Sunday, January 25, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Denver Broncos offseason primer: Breaking down all 21 free agents, team’s draft outlook, staff needs

By Luca Evans

February 1, 2026 at 1:16 p.m.

Sean Payton dislikes quite a few things. Among them: the term "take the next step,"...

Christian Gonzalez (0) of the New England Patriots prepares to break up a pass to Courtland Sutton (14) of the Denver Broncos during the second quarter at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Broncos-Patriots report card: Sean Payton, Broncos’ offense falls in snow in AFC Championship loss

By Luca Evans

January 25, 2026 at 4:31 p.m.

With a maelstrom of snow swirling in Denver on Sunday afternoon, the Broncos' season ended...

John Franklin-Myers (98) of the Denver Broncos sacks Dak Prescott (4) of the Dallas Cowboys during the first quarter at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

How the Broncos terrorized opposing QBs to rack up a franchise-best 68 sacks this season

By Parker Gabriel

January 16, 2026 at 11:13 a.m.

Opposing quarterbacks rarely leave games against the Broncos with clean jerseys.

DENVER , CO - DECEMBER 21: Linebackers coach Isaac Shewmaker of the Denver Broncos runs his squad through warmups before the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Sunday, December 21, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Position coach Isaac Shewmaker is the young mind behind Broncos’ edge-rusher success

By Luca Evans

January 2, 2026 at 12:24 p.m.

Shewmaker never played college ball, and started out as an equipment manager at Kentucky.

KANSAS CITY, MO - DECEMBER 25: Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton calls a timeout in the third quarter during the game against the Kansas City Chiefs at GEHA Field at

Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri on Thursday, December 25, 2025. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)

Should Sean Payton win coach of the year? (Broncos Mailbag)

By Parker Gabriel

December 30, 2025 at 2:00 p.m.

In this week's mailbag, readers wonder if Broncos coach Sean Payton should win coach of...

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