Denver Broncos elect nine team captains ahead of season opener

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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