Author: Parker Gabriel
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Broncos Mailbag: Is edge rusher really a need for Denver or should Sean Payton’s team focus on DL instead?
Hello Parker! Quarterbacks talks aside, I don’t really get why edge rushers are seen by many as this big need. I totally agree that we need more out of our group, and even though they showed growth, maybe they’re already near their ceiling. Or not, I don’t know. What I do know is that we…
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Broncos opt against tendering DL Jonathan Harris a contract, source says, setting him up for free agency
The Broncos made the biggest roster decision of their offseason Monday when they informed quarterback Russell Wilson of his impending release once the new league year starts next week. They’ll spend the rest of that interval making and executing several other moves of varying sizes, shapes and impact levels. On Wednesday, the club informed defensive…
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The Russell Wilson Broncos era timeline: From high hopes to “high knees,” past two years have included more drama than success
A timeline of events during the Russell Wilson Era for the Broncos, starting with the blockbuster deal that brought the quarterback to Denver and ending with his pending release later this month: March 8, 2022: Broncos acquire Wilson from Seattle for a package of five draft picks and three players, finalizing the deal the same…
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Broncos releasing QB Russell Wilson, team announces, making expected move official after disappointing two-year run
The Russell Wilson era in Denver is officially over after just two seasons. In a result expected since the veteran quarterback was benched in Week 17, the Broncos announced Monday that they intend to release Wilson when the 2024 league year begins next week. The 2024 league year begins officially on March 13. Had Wilson…
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Broncos’ salary cap spring cleaning likely to include moves with marquee players
It’s spring cleaning time for the Broncos. Sure, there’s probably more snow ahead at some point here on the Front Range, but the NFL calendar is about to turn over to 2024, and that means work ahead for Denver and many other teams. The Broncos on Monday made official their intention to release Russell Wilson…
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NFL Combine Buzz: What Jayden Daniels, J.J. McCarthy, other QBs said about meetings with Sean Payton, Broncos
INDIANAPOLIS — It’s been a busy week for Sean Payton and the Broncos on the quarterback front at the NFL combine. They met with many of the 2024 draft prospects over the course of the week, from top-of-the-board candidates like USC’s Caleb Williams, LSU’s Jayden Daniels and North Carolina’s Drake Maye, to potential later-round options…
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Broncos finalize hire of DBs coach/passing game coordinator Jim Leonhard, senior offensive assistant Pete Carmichael
The Broncos finalized a pair of high-profile assistant coach hires Wednesday when they announced the additions of Jim Leonhard and Pete Carmichael, Jr. to Sean Payton’s staff. Leonhard will serve not only as Denver’s defensive backs coach but also as the team’s defensive passing game coordinator under defensive coordinator Vance Joseph. Carmichael is re-joining Payton…
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Broncos working to hire Jim Leonhard as DBs coach, sources say
The Broncos are nearing the hire of a former player and sought-after defensive mind to coach their defensive backs. Denver head coach Sean Payton is in talks with former Wisconsin defensive coordinator Jim Leonhard about becoming the team’s defensive backs coach, two sources confirmed Sunday afternoon to The Post. Leonhard, 41, most recently spent seven…
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Broncos season ticket prices increasing by average of 7.9% as renewal window opens amid continued strong demand
The Broncos began their season ticket renewal process Thursday morning with an email to ticket-holders from president Damani Leech, which acknowledged a price increase that for most will be less than last year’s. The average price of a season ticket is rising by 7.9%, according to data from the team, in line with NFL averages.…