The coming days figure to be busy and full of churn for the back part of the Broncos roster. The team started making moves Wednesday by releasing quarterback Ben DiNucci, a source confirmed to The Denver Post. DiNucci later acknowledged the move on social media, writing, “All part of the journey!! Excited for what’s to come.” I have been released by the Broncos. All part of the journey !! Excited for what’s to come — Ben DiNucci (@B_DiNucci6) May 8, 2024 DiNucci spent all of the 2023 season on the practice squad and was elevated to the gameday roster the maximum number of times allowed: thr ..read more

Legendary Broncos defensive coordinator Joe Collier died at his home in Littleton on Monday night, the team announced. A cause of death was not provided. He was 91 years old. As an architect of the Orange Crush defense, Collier spent 20 seasons in Denver (1969-1988), where he innovated the 3-4 base defense. His defensive philosophy played a part in the Broncos making three Super Bowl appearances during his tenure. We are deeply saddened by the passing of legendary former defensive coordinator Joe Collier, the architect of the Orange Crush defense who helped us to three Super Bowl appearances ..read more

Which quarterback is going to start for the Broncos come Week 1? This week, a different question: Which quarterback will Sean Payton’s team be facing in Week 1? Could it be Russell Wilson? Patrick Mahomes? Justin Herbert or Aaron Rodgers? They’re all on the docket for Denver this fall and we should find out soon in what order Denver will face them. The past couple of years, the NFL has announced its full slate the second Thursday of May (this year, that’s May 9). But as of Monday afternoon, the league hasn’t actually announced its plans. Still, it’s coming. Probably soon. And that means the mo ..read more

The Broncos and Ent Credit Union on Monday announced a multi-year partnership agreement, marking the first time in more than 20 years the franchise has made a major change in its banking sponsor. The Broncos had previously been partnered with U.S. Bank, but are making the move to Ent, the largest credit union in Colorado. The partnership continues a run over the past year in which the franchise has come to new major partnership agreements, including last spring’s training facility naming rights agreement with what is now CommonSpirit Health System. “We’re thrilled to welcome Ent to our team no ..read more

When a governor is serving as your hype man and a mayor is volunteering himself as your aide for the afternoon, you’re having a pretty good day. When the day itself is proclaimed in your honor, all the better. That was Friday on the west steps of the state capitol for Randy Gradishar. The Broncos legend and 2024 Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee soaked in a sunny May 3 afternoon that Gov. Jared Polis named Randy Gradishar Day after the linebacker who wore No. 53 in the middle of Denver’s defense for one of its most dominant decades. “Having this opportunity to come out and have Randy Gradisha ..read more

Two decades later, Luther Elliss’ voice still lifts as he thinks back to that phone call to his parents. The longtime NFL defensive tackle played nine seasons in Detroit. Made back-to-back Pro Bowls in 1999 and 2000. Anchored the interior for the Lions week after week, year after year. For Elliss, though, not many moments from his decorated career stand the test of time like the conclusion of his March 2004 free agency. “People ask, like, ‘What’s your biggest takeaway and what do you remember the most?’” Elliss told The Denver Post recently. “Being able to make that call to my parents and tell ..read more

Denver Post Broncos writer Parker Gabriel posts his Broncos Mailbag weekly during the season and periodically during the offseason. Click here to submit a question. Is it safe to Buy a Bo Nix jersey? Fans wanna know because of the revolving QB door we seem to have. — Maria England, Phoenix Thanks for getting us going this week, Maria. Do you have the shirt Sean Payton referenced with all the Broncos quarterbacks and their names crossed off? There’s risk in buying almost anybody’s jersey these days. You’d have answered this question in the affirmative, strongly, just two years ago for Russell W ..read more

The Denver Broncos caught Kris Abrams-Draine by surprise on Day 3 of the NFL draft last Saturday. The Missouri cornerback had only a couple of meetings with Denver during the pre-draft process, but that didn’t stop the organization from selecting him in the fifth round. While Abrams-Draine’s conversations with Denver were limited, his game tape was enough to sell general manager George Paton and head coach Sean Payton on the idea he could be a valuable asset in Denver’s secondary. A wide receiver-turned-cornerback, Abrams-Draine has solid ball skills and versatility to play inside and out. And ..read more

From being an undrafted rookie to a Super Bowl champion, Chris Harris Jr. has done it all. Now, he feels like it’s time to look forward to better things. The former Broncos cornerback officially announced his retirement Tuesday after 12 seasons in the NFL. “I just felt it’s time to close that chapter,” Harris told The Denver Post. “I got a lot of opportunities coming up and I just wanted to focus on the next phase of my life.” Harris spent nine seasons in Denver, where he played in 139 games, totaling 518 tackles, 86 pass breakups and 20 interceptions. Harris, a member of the Pro Football Hall ..read more

Because it’s Julian Edelman, naturally, there’s a catch. John Matocha hasn’t played receiver before. Like, anywhere. “Never,” the venerated ex-Mines quarterback and NCAA all-time leader in total touchdowns told me Monday. “When I heard the comparisons of me to Edelman, I was a little surprised, because I’ve never played receiver. I definitely see myself as a quarterback. “But if an NFL team says I should, I will never say no.” Look, if the Broncos ask him to cover punts, he’s game. If they tell him to hold on field goals, groovy. If they want him to clean up after Thunder, he’ll bring a shovel ..read more