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After Jaylen Waddle trade, evaluating Broncos’ remaining roster needs | Journal

With the opening waves of free agency and one tsunami of a trade in the books, here is an updated look at the positions where the Broncos still need help.

Bo Nix (10) of the Denver Broncos scrambles as Shaq Thompson (45) of the Buffalo Bills defends Evan Engram (1) during the second quarter at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Saturday, January 17, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Cincinnati Bengals safety Tycen Anderson (26) stretches before the first half of a game against the Indianapolis Colts, Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Kareem Elgazzar)

Broncos signing safety Tycen Anderson to one-year deal, source confirms

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J.K. Dobbins (27) of the Denver Broncos stiff arms DaRon Bland (26) of the Dallas Cowboys after making a catch during the second quarter at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

The Broncos are the only NFL team to not yet sign a free agent. What’s the strategy?

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Broncos head coach Sean Payton speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

抖阴apountry deserves to be mad about not taking swings in NFL free agency | Renck & File

By Troy Renck

March 13, 2026 at 1:27 p.m.

Offensively, players who took 94 percent of the snaps last season are under contract. Mafia...

DENVER , CO - JANUARY 17: P.J. Locke (6) of the Denver Broncos soaks it in after the Broncos鈥� 33-30 overtime win over the Buffalo Bills at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Saturday, January 17, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Broncos lose veteran safety P.J. Locke to one-year deal with Cowboys, source confirms

By Luca Evans

March 10, 2026 at 5:59 p.m.

A mainstay in Denver's secondary is flying south for the winter.

Wide receiver Romeo Doubs (87) of the Green Bay Packers pulls down a pass over cornerback Riley Moss (21) of the Denver Broncos on Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025, at Empower Field at Mile High Stadium in Denver. (Photo by Timothy Hurst/The Denver Post)

Five best Broncos fits left in NFL free agency after Day 1

By Luca Evans

March 9, 2026 at 8:11 p.m.

The first wave of free agency crashed down on Monday morning. But when the rip-current...

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...

Toledo safety Emmanuel McNeil-Warren (7) lines up against Western Kentucky on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, in Bowling Green, Ky. (AP Photo/James Kenney)

Broncos 2026 NFL mock draft 1.0: Denver passes on skill talent for a safety in first round

By Luca Evans

February 18, 2026 at 3:18 p.m.

Welcome to The Denver Post's first Broncos mock draft of the offseason. The next installment...

DENVER , CO - JANUARY 25: Drake Maye (10) of the New England Patriots leads a drive against the Denver Broncos as the snowfall takes effect during the third quarter at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Sunday, January 25, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Why Broncos’ Bo Nix, Patriots Drake Maye inspire visions of Brady-Manning in storied AFC rivalry

By Luca Evans

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

The snow, at least, was new this year. There were no hints of any flurries...

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,"...

Bo Nix (10) and Jarrett Stidham (8) of the Denver Broncos take the field before the game 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)

Parker Gabriel’s 7 Thoughts after Broncos’ wild OT win vs. Bills, including why Sean Payton trusts Jarrett Stidham

By Parker Gabriel

January 18, 2026 at 8:36 a.m.

Sean Payton set the tone quickly after Saturday's overtime playoff win and Bo Nix's stunning...

Ja'quan McMillian (29) of the Denver Broncos rips an interception from Brandin Cooks (18) of the Buffalo Bills during overtime of the Broncos鈥� 33-30 win at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Broncos’ Ja’Quan McMillian saves season with ‘tremendous’ OT pick vs. Bills: ‘He’s the eraser’

By Parker Gabriel

January 17, 2026 at 10:31 p.m.

On a Broncos defense full of stars, Ja鈥橯uan McMillian cuts an unlikely figure.

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