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Denver Broncos elect nine team captains ahead of season opener

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 10, 2026, 3:23 AM

Last updated Sep 10, 2026

Denver Broncos elect nine team captains ahead of season opener

Summary

The Denver Broncos named nine players as team captains ahead of their September 14 season opener against the Kansas City Chiefs. The leadership group includes three offensive players, four defensive players, and two special-teamers. Coach Sean Payton noted that the size of this year's captaincy class reflects a broader trend across the NFL. Quarterback Bo Nix, who was selected as a captain for the third time in his career, described the role as a significant responsibility. Other players named as captains include kicker Wil Lutz and wide receiver Courtland Sutton. The selections were determined by a player vote, a process the recipients identified as a sign of team respect.

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By the Numbers

•Denver elected nine team captains for the upcoming season.
•The group consists of three offensive, four defensive, and two special teams players.
•Bo Nix, Courtland Sutton, and Wil Lutz are among those selected.
•The team opens its season against the Kansas City Chiefs on September 14.
•The total number of captains represents the largest such group in coach Sean Payton's career.

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3:23 AMYahoo Sports — Broncos players react to ‘special honor’ of being elected team captains

What they're saying

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"It’s a great responsibility, and with that comes a lot of opportunity but also it’s a big weight to carry," Bo Nix said said of being a captain.
— Yahoo Sports

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