Tag: Zach Allen
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Broncos turn sights to Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes: ‘We’re preparing for him at his best’
Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is expected to make his return from injury in Week 1 against the Broncos on “Monday Night Football.” “We love it,” tight end Evan Engram said. “That’s kind of our mentality. Just tell us when and where, and we’ll be ready to go.” It wasn’t clear if the two-time NFL MVP…
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Broncos OLB Nik Bonitto ranked No. 32 on NFL’s Top 100 players of 2026 list
Nik Bonitto is staying put among the NFL’s top edge rushers. The Broncos outside linebacker ranked No. 32 on the NFL’s Top 100 players of 2026 list, the league said Friday, as voted on by players. Bonitto rose several spots from No. 38 a year ago. Last season, Bonitto set a career high in sacks…
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Who steps up after John Franklin-Myers’ free agency exit? | Broncos analysis: Defensive line
The Denver Gazette examines different Broncos position groups before the start of training camp with rookies reporting Wednesday: Defensive line Projected starters —DE Zach Allen —NT D.J. Jones —DE Eyioma Uwazurike Projected backups —DE Sai’vion Jones —NT Malcolm Roach —DE Tyler Onyedim Roster hopefuls —Matt Henningsen —Jordan Jackson —Jordan Miller —Kristian Williams Elephant in the…
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Broncos WR Courtland Sutton ranked No. 68 on NFL’s Top 100 players of 2026 list
Courtland Sutton added a new accolade to his football resume. The Broncos wide receiver ranked No. 68 on the NFL’s Top 100 players of 2026 list, the league said Tuesday, as voted on by players. It marked the first time Sutton cracked the list. Sutton led the Broncos last season in catches (74), receiving yards…
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Broncos DE Zach Allen ranked No. 73 on NFL’s Top 100 players of 2026 list
Zach Allen is gaining respect around the NFL. The Broncos defensive end ranked No. 73 on the NFL’s Top 100 players of 2026 list, the league said Thursday, as voted on by players. Allen has now cracked the list in consecutive years. He rose 17 spots from a No. 90 ranking last season. Allen received…
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Zach Allen: Broncos ‘fully expect’ to topple 1984 Bears’ sack record
ENGLEWOOD — Zach Allen is calling the shot of a Broncos defense aiming to make history. Consider the NFL’s single-season team sack record — 72 by the 1984 Chicago Bears — officially on notice. “We came close to the sack record last year,” Allen said last week following organized team activities (OTAs) at Broncos Park.…
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Patriots’ emerging star Drake Maye presents big challenge for Broncos’ defense
ENGLEWOOD — The Broncos conquered the reigning MVP. Next up? The quarterback who might win the next MVP as Denver hosts the New England Patriots and budding star quarterback Drake Maye on Sunday (1 p.m. CBS) with a spot in the Super Bowl on the line. “It’s gonna be a challenge,” Broncos defensive lineman Zach…
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Broncos’ Zach Allen ‘blessed’ to be named first-team All-Pro after offseason surgery on both elbows
ENGLEWOOD — After undergoing two elbow surgeries during the offseason, Broncos defensive lineman Zach Allen took extra satisfaction in last Saturday being named first-team All-Pro. “It’s definitely an honor,’’ Allen told The Denver Gazette after practice Tuesday at Broncos Park in preparation for Saturday’s divisional playoff game against Buffalo at Empower Field at Mile High.…
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Broncos’ Zach Allen thrilled at J.J. Watt reaching out to welcome him to exclusive club | NFL Insider
After Zach Allen had his 40th quarterback hit of the season two weeks ago, it didn’t take long for J.J. Watt to reach out to his former teammate. The defensive linemen were Arizona teammates in 2021 and 2022. Watt was thrilled when Allen, now with the Broncos, joined him Dec. 14 against Green Bay to…
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Broncos well represented in Pro Bowl Games fan voting | Broncos notebook
The Broncos should be well represented in the NFL Pro Bowl Games in February. The league announced the fan voting totals Monday with 15 Broncos players ranked inside the top 10 at their respective positions. Fans account for one-third of the final results, with NFL players and coaches also voting to determine Pro Bowlers in…