Broncos introduce new Thunder mascot team for home games
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 7:52 PM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026
The Denver Broncos announced a new Thunder mascot team that will debut during their regular-season home opener on September 20 against the Jacksonville Jaguars. This follows the retirement of the previous Thunder team less than 10 days ago. The new team includes Dr. Kelly Tisher, Elizabeth Tisher, Gretchen Flynn, Phillip Flynn, and a new Thunder horse. Broncos owner Carrie Walton Penner emphasized the significance of maintaining team traditions. The Thunder team will not be present during the preseason games.
- •The new Thunder team will debut on September 20.
- •Previous Thunder team retired 10 days prior to the announcement.
- •The team will not appear in preseason games.
- •Broncos owner emphasized continuity in team traditions.
- •The new Thunder team includes trainers and a new horse.
- 7:52 PMYahoo Sports — Broncos announce new Thunder mascot team for home games
"A new Thunder team will debut at the Broncos' regular-season home opener on Sept. 20.
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