
Denver Broncos linebacker Jonathon Cooper (53) enters the field at the start of a NFL game on Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023 at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (Parker Seibold, The Gazette)

Denver Broncos wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (10) warms up before the last regular season game Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023 at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (Parker Seibold, The Gazette)

Broncos player Tim Patrick, who was injured at the start of the season, walks on the field in a shirt honoring Bills player Damar Hamlin before the last regular season game Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023 at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. Many of the players warmed up in the t-shirts made in Hamlin’s support after he collapsed on the field. (Parker Seibold, The Gazette)

Denver Broncos safety Kareem Jackson (22) tackles Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler (30) during the first half of the last regular season game Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023 at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (Parker Seibold, The Gazette)

Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson (3) tries to block Los Angeles Chargers Linebacker Kyle Van Noy (8) as he makes a run in the second half of the last regular season game Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023 at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (Parker Seibold, The Gazette)

A junior Denver Broncos cheerleader waits on the field before a performance at halftime on Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023 at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (Parker Seibold, The Gazette)

Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson (3) gets sacked at a loss of three yards during the first half of the last regular season game Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023 at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (Parker Seibold, The Gazette)

Denver Broncos wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (10) jumps to receive a fumbled ball during the second half of the last regular season game Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023 at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (Parker Seibold, The Gazette)

Denver Broncos wide receivers Jerry Jeudy (10) and Courtland Sutton (14) celebrate after Sutton scored a touchdown during the second half of the last regular season game Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023 at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (Parker Seibold, The Gazette)

Denver Broncos safety Justin Simmons (31) pushes Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen (13) the goal line as he runs in a touchdown during the the first half of the last regular season game Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023 at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (Parker Seibold, The Gazette)

Denver Broncos cornerback Essang Bassey (34) tumbles over Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen (13) during the second half of the last regular season game Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023 at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (Parker Seibold, The Gazette)

Denver Broncos cornerback Ja'Quan McMillian (35) tackles Los Angeles Chargers running back Joshua Kelley (25) during the first half of the last regular season game Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023 at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (Parker Seibold, The Gazette)

Los Angeles Chargers safety Alohi Gilman (32) jumps on top of a pile during the second half of the last regular season game Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023 at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (Parker Seibold, The Gazette)

Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton (14) scores a touchdown in the second half of the last regular season game Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023 at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (Parker Seibold, The Gazette)

Denver Broncos safety Justin Simmons (31) tackles Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams (81) in the first half of the last regular season game Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023 at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (Parker Seibold, The Gazette)

Denver Broncos interim coach Jerry Rosburg walks along the sideline in the first half of the last regular season game Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023 at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (Parker Seibold, The Gazette)

Denver Broncos linebacker Josey Jewell (47) pushes Los Angeles Chargers running back Joshua Kelley (25) out of bounds in the first half of the last regular season game Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023 at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (Parker Seibold, The Gazette)

Denver Broncos running back Tyler Badie (36) and Los Angeles Chargers safety Nasir Adderley (24) joke around before the last regular season game Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023 at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (Parker Seibold, The Gazette)

Denver Broncos and Los Angeles Chargers players warmed up in shirts in support of Bills player Damar Harris before the last regular season game Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023 at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (Parker Seibold, The Gazette)

Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson (3) before the last regular season game Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023 at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (Parker Seibold, The Gazette)

Denver Broncos players before the last regular season game Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023 at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (Parker Seibold, The Gazette)

Denver Broncos quarterbacks Russell Wilson (3) and Brett Rypien (4) before the last regular season game Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023 at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (Parker Seibold, The Gazette)

Denver Broncos place kicker Brandon McManus (8) kicks the ball in the first half of the last regular season game Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023 at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (Parker Seibold, The Gazette)

Denver Broncos safety Justin Simmons (31) pushes Los Angeles Chargers tight end Gerald Everett (7) out of bounds in the first half of the last regular season game Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023 at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (Parker Seibold, The Gazette)

A junior Denver Broncos cheerleader looks up at a Broncos cheerleader before performing at halftime Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023 at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (Parker Seibold, The Gazette)

A Denver Broncos cheerleader looks up at the stands during the first half of the last regular season game on Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023 at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (Parker Seibold, The Gazette)

Thunder and his rider Ann Judge deliver the game ball at the start of the last regular season game Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023 at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (Parker Seibold, The Gazette)

Denver Broncos punter Corliss Waitman (17) kicks the ball during the first half of the last regular season game Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023 at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (Parker Seibold, The Gazette)

Broncos cheerleaders perform at the start of the last regular season NFL game on Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023 at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (Parker Seibold, The Gazette)

Thunder and his rider Ann Judge ride onto the field at the start of the last regular season NFL game Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023 at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (Parker Seibold, The Gazette)

Denver Broncos mascot Miles leads the team onto the field at the start of a NFL game on Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023 at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (Parker Seibold, The Gazette)

Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson (3) stands during the National Anthem at the start of the last regular season NFL game on Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023 at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (Parker Seibold, The Gazette)

Denver Broncos interim head coach Jerry Rosburg stands for the National Anthem at the start of a NFL game Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023 at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (Parker Seibold, The Gazette)

Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson (3) in the first half of the last regular season NFL game Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023 at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (Parker Seibold, The Gazette)

Thunder and his rider Ann Judge deliver the game ball at the start of the last regular season game Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023 at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (Parker Seibold, The Gazette)

A Denver Broncos cheerleader performs before the last regular season game Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023 at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (Parker Seibold, The Gazette)

(Parker Seibold, The Gazette)