Kris Abrams-Draine

Bo Nix’s rehab, Jahdae Barron’s role and other Broncos OTA storylines to watch

The Broncos' season opener is more than three months away, but Sean Payton's team is on the practice field the next three weeks for OTAs and minicamp. Here's what to watch for.

Jahdae Barron (23) of the Denver Broncos attempts to stay warm during the fourth quarter of the New England Patriots鈥� 10-7 AFC Championship Game win at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Evan Engram (1) of the Denver Broncos warms up before the game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, January 4, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Projecting Broncos’ 53-man roster as Sean Payton’s team begins OTAs

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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

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Ja'quan McMillian (29) of the Denver Broncos celebrates making a stop against the New England Patriots during the first quarter at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Broncos place second-round tender on Ja’Quan McMillian, CB likely to return for 2026

By Luca Evans

February 27, 2026 at 5:42 p.m.

There was hardly any doubt, but Ja'Quan McMillian will almost certainly be back in a...

DENVER , CO - JANUARY 25: Ja'quan McMillian (29) of the Denver Broncos celebrates making a stop 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 face key offseason decision on Ja’Quan McMillian’s restricted free agency

By Parker Gabriel

February 20, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

Ja'Quan McMillian isn't the most heralded player on the Broncos defense, but he's turned himself...

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: The Denver Broncos defense huddles during the first quarter 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)

What are the Broncos’ biggest offseason needs? | Mailbag

By Parker Gabriel

February 4, 2026 at 5:45 a.m.

Plus: Questions about Denver's biggest offseason needs, playmaking, Sean Payton's fourth-and-1 call, Riley Moss, the...

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,"...

Jahdae Barron (23) of the Denver Broncos walks the field before the game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas on Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

抖阴apB Jahdae Barron says it’s ‘human nature’ to want more reps, but rookie’s role is growing

By Luca Evans

January 3, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

A few hours after the first interception of his NFL career, Jahdae Barron took to...

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