Brandon Jones kicks three field goals in Broncos scrimmage performance
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 7:40 PM
Last updated Aug 8, 2026
Brandon Jones showcased his kicking skills during the Denver Broncos' scrimmage on August 8, successfully converting three of four field goal attempts. With starting kicker Wil Lutz attending Drew Brees' Hall of Fame induction, Jones stepped in and made kicks from 35 and 40 yards, missing only one. Despite having no formal kicking experience, Jones's performance drew cheers from teammates and fans in attendance. His surprising role as an emergency kicker stemmed from a light-hearted conversation with special teams coach Darren Rizzi about being ready if needed. Jones has previously made a 50-yarder in practice and expressed a desire to try out for an MLS team after his football career.
- •Brandon Jones made three of four field goals during the scrimmage.
- •Jones kicked in place of Wil Lutz, who was at Brees' induction.
- •He kicked two field goals from 35 yards and one from 40 yards.
- •Jones joked about his kicking skills despite no high school experience.
- •He previously made a 50-yarder in practice with a holder.
- 9:08 AMYahoo Sports — Broncos safety Brandon Jones goes 3-for-4 filling in for kicker Wil Lutz at training camp
- 7:40 PMYahoo Sports — Broncos safety Brandon Jones shines as an emergency kicker, going 3 for 4 in a scrimmage
"The highlight of the Denver Broncos ' scrimmage Saturday wasn't another sack by Jonah Ellis or pinpoint pass from quarterback Bo Nix. It was a solid kicking performance by safety Brandon Jones. The seventh-year pro made three of four field goal attempts with starting kicker Wil Lutz in New Orleans along with coach Sean Payton for Drew Brees' Hall of Fame induction ceremony.
"The Broncos have only one kicker on their 90-man roster: Wil Lutz, who missed Saturday's practice to attend former teammate Drew Brees' induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 10, 2026, 9:08 AMBroncos safety Brandon Jones goes 3-for-4 filling in for kicker Wil Lutz at training camp
The Broncos have only one kicker on their 90-man roster: Wil Lutz, who missed Saturday's practice to attend former teammate Drew Brees' induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
- Yahoo SportsAug 8, 2026, 7:40 PMBroncos safety Brandon Jones shines as an emergency kicker, going 3 for 4 in a scrimmage
The highlight of the Denver Broncos ' scrimmage Saturday wasn't another sack by Jonah Ellis or pinpoint pass from quarterback Bo Nix. It was a solid kicking performance by safety Brandon Jones. The seventh-year pro made three of four field goal attempts with starting kicker Wil Lutz in New Orleans along with coach Sean Payton for Drew Brees' Hall of Fame induction ceremony.
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